Anti-terrorist Ants

Our house is not a million miles away from Chequers, as it is located in a particularly nice part of the Chilterns, we are in its vicinity fairly frequently.
Yesterday, we were walking near Chequers when we came upon its boundary. This is quite clearly marked with up ended rail track embedded in the ground to prevent vehicles approaching the building, and large warning signs.
What we were un-prepared for were the large red ants that came running out of a small branch that Louisa picked up, which then proceeded to give her a very nasty bite.
I tell you, you'd be mad to approach the place. They've even trained the wildlife to protect it!

Melaka

Melaka has exchanged hands several times over the years. Apart from its native inhabitants, its been run by the Portuguese, the Dutch, and most recently, the British. This shows in its architecture, and its food, amongst other things.

On our visit, we saw the old fort, mostly destroyed by the British, to stop it falling into other hands, an old Portuguese church, and lots of Dutch architecture. There were also many funny bicycle things with side car seats for carrying tourists around. These were decorated extensively with flowers and tinsel, sporting similarly decorated umbrellas and generally playing music radio very loud!

We had some very nice satay, mango juice and dutch cake.

So far, the heat has been quite bearable, and though there is air conditioning in the car, I could have coped without it, though possibly with the windows wound down!

In Malaysia

Well, we're here!
Its warm, sunny, and we're gently recovering from lack of sleep, and the hour change.
Plan for the day: Malacca.