Thursday, December 24, 2009
Melaka Trip Day Five
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161209@12:01 AM
Kota Tinggi to Singapore
Distance: 64km, Time: 3:25 hrs
This was the final league of the journey. Memories of the disastrous attempt to pump the tires in Yong Peng remained fresh in my mind, and even though I knew that the tires were under-pressured, I refrained from tampering with them any further. The way it looked under load was truly alarming though.
The return home was, on paper, 40km, but it felt more like 20km before I saw the first signs of the immigration checkpoint.
Home sweet home! Singapore felt so small after Malaysia, and it felt so much more dangerous after experiencing the amiable friendliness of the Malaysian drivers, but it felt comfortable in the way only home can feel.
And so, it is with positivity that I concluded the journey. Unmistakably, it is one of the boldest attempts I have made, and certainly one of the most memorable trips of my life. It certainly served the purpose of preparing for Europe later next year, and it also overturned many negative impressions that were forced upon me by people attempting to dissuade my convictions. Malaysia is not as dangerous as many would imagine it to be, and conversations I have had with other cyclists have also reinforced that view.
For now, it is back to work, and back to the drawing board to plan the next great tour!
