This last week of class has been hectic, but wonderful. The highlights included speaking with a commissioner on the Human Rights commission, hearing from 2 human rights NGOs (totally incredible), and talking with a head honcho from UMNO (the majority and ruling party) and one from PAS (the Islamic party - very interesting).
Today we spent the day in Melacca, the major port city on the Straits of Melacca. Due to Prof Heng's connections we got to tour and have lunch in the home of Cheng Lock Tan, creater of the MCA (Malaysian Chinese Association) and partly responsible for Malaysian independence. The traditional Nonya food was delicious. The house itself is a historic relic, containing 3 courtyards and traditional chinese furniture.
Tomorrow we are getting on a bus for 4 hours, then a boat for 2.5 hrs to reach the rainforest or Taman Negara. We'll be back Wed, so hopefully I can update you all then. Sorry this last week has been so poorly reported! I'll try my best to be better and write a ton when I return to KL for good on Sunday. Then I'll have three days to see any remaining sites, buy gifts, and reflect upon my experiences.
Stay tuned!
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Kristin everything sounds sooo amazing. I can't wait to see you at the beach and hear everything and see all your pictures. I hope you feel better. It doesn't sound like the cold slowed you down. Take care. I'll be looking for your report when you return from the rain forest.
Love ya Bunches!
be safe in the rain forest, the tropical rain forest ahhhh all that beauty, the rain forest, the tropical rain forest.
erin
Stay dry in the rain forest... and tell us all about it! Hope you have some "Off" handy...
I just know that you will love being in the rainforest - I can't wait to hear all about your adventures when you get back!!
You are in my thoughts and am sending "keep safe" karma to you...
Love, as always,
xxx
Good words.
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