Pontian Kecil – Batu Pahat – 70 km
It must have been a scorching day as a kind lady on a motorbike
pulled up beside me and offered me an ice-cold "100-Plus" sports
drink. Her gesture was greatly appreciated, and I eagerly gulped it
down. Feeling refreshed and grateful, I continued, but the midday
heat remained unforgiving.
Later, a Malay man stopped and offered me a bottle of water. He also
offered to give me a ride to Batu Pahat. He must have thought I was
a bit crazy for biking in the heat, but he wished me well and
continued.
The Warmshowers host I contacted the previous night never
responded, and the Garden Hotel had to do for the night. Still, it was
a good day, and the kindness of strangers reminded me of the good
in the world.