MALAYSIA (3)
990 Kilometres – 30 Days Johor Bahru – Pontian Kecil – 60 km
My windowless room made for sleeping late, and the time was thus
past 9h00 before emerging. The humid weather made the clothes
cling to my sweat-soaked body long before getting on the bike.
Initially, I planned to follow a smaller path along the coast but, to my
surprise, found that the path was now a new highway, clearly
indicating Malaysia's rapid development. This left me with little other
option but to continue along the highway until I found a minor road.
Despite this, the highway made for comfortable riding to Pontian
Kecil, where an inexpensive hotel beckoned me to stay.
After checking in, a short stroll led me to a supermarket to buy food
and other bits and bobs. However, the scorching heat made me
scurry back to the coolness of my air-conditioned room. April is one
of Malaysia's hottest months, and I could feel its intensity even
indoors.