After 9 months, we meet again~

Last December, MV Doulos arrived at Pending's Port in Kuching. Me and my family, as well as my friends went on board several times. In 2007, she was here in KK, but I missed the trip to go on board. 2 years later, once again she came to KK, Sabah.

The MV Doulos is the world's oldest active passenger ship, just 2 years younger than Titanic~ She is currently doing her last world tour and was planned to be decommissioned in 2010 when the SOLAS regulations are due to be introduced.

Anyway, she will be here in KK until this Sunday. Few days ago I went there with some of my course mates.

On board MV Doulos

It was hot, as usual (referred as "human stove" by ameagor). Her crews, changed almost entirely as I cant noticed anyone familiar for their last visit. There are still crews from places all around the world.

That day I bought 3 books, as my usual trips on board I will stocked some reading materials. Then when I was paying I met this nice guy, Ryan, from New York. He was the cashier, and he spoke Malay to me. Quite accurately, even though its just "terima kasih", "jumpa lagi" these sorts of greetings. Anyway, we ended up having a long chat, in which my course mates later joined in~ We chatted until its time for the Muslims to break their fast. And we dragged him into few photos as well...

Me and Ryan

A nice guy he is, really. Made me think back that time at Permai Beach, Kuching, where our gang met with this England guy called Andy with his family. Had nice long conversation.... Wonder how are they doing now~

Back to this New York guy, he is a volunteer that joined in as crew for 3 months. He is a quarter Chinese mix with American. His first place to board the ship was at Cambodia. Also, the next destination, Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, will be his last stop. Hopefully he will have good stories to tell when he gets back home...

Good luck to you!
Cheers~
(^.^)