This is a new thing I'm experimenting on this trip. Couchsurfing.
It is a network which connects travelers and locals from all over the world allowing them to exchange cultural experiences and friendship. Someone can either be a host providing hospitality travelers letting them stay in your place or just meet them for a drink or bring them around your town. Or you can be a surfer receiving the hospitality provided by the hosts and participating in local activities. http://www.couchsurfing.org/home.html
A couple of days ago, I found a very nice host who stayed in a condo in Penang.
Today, I started off for Penang at around 12pm. A couple of drizzle didn't stop me along the way. The heat and petrol did though.
At long last, I reached Penang around 5pm. The view on the bridge to Penang is pretty amazing.
On the way to my host's place, I got stopped by some police who asked for my driving license and said something in malay which I don't understand. Something about hotel or insurances or something and a couple of times held out his hand as if wanting something from me. I just acted blur and keep saying I don't understand him. After awhile, he got frustrated and let me continued.
After awhile, I managed to find the condo which my host lives in. Then, settled in and had dinner with fellow couchsurfers. Getting late. Til tomorrow.
congrats on ur first couchsurf! tk care along the way and have fun!
ReplyDeleteyeah. thanks alot.
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