Malaysia

An immaculate corridor in the famous Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang. Also called the Blue Mansion after its walls painted using lime wash mixed with natural dye from the indigo plant.

The interior courtyard of the Cheong Fatt Tze mansion in Penang, Malaysia. This is an immaculately restored mansion in the centre of George Town. This space was so cool and serene, a welcome retreat from the heat and chaos outside.

The Kuan Yin temple in George Town. On a tour with Dave Hagerman, we were here in the early morning, as local residents came to pay their respects.

Another shot from my morning walking around Penang with Dave Hagerman. This is a shot in an overhead style Dave taught me. This is Char Kway Kak vendor big chunks of rice cake stir fried in lard with chilli, soy and bean shoots. MMMMM!

A *great* way to spend the day in Penang is on the famous street art trail. It's seriously unique & good! This was one of my favourites - Boy on a Motorbike.

A *great* way to spend the day in Penang is on the famous street art trail. It's seriously unique & good! This was one of my favourites - Monster on a Leash.

A *great* way to spend the day in Penang is on the famous street art trail. It's seriously unique & good! This was one of my favourites - Boys on a Bike.

A *great* way to spend the day in Penang is on the famous street art trail. It's seriously unique & good! This was one of my favourites - Trishaw Man.

A *great* way to spend the day in Penang is on the famous street art trail. It's seriously unique & good! This was one of my favourites - Old Indian Lady.

I was lucky to do a LOT of travel for work last year and hit Platinum status with Qantas. One of the fringe benefits is being able to use the first class lounge for any international flights. The lounge is a luxurious space that is quiet and calm. There is an a la carte restaurant with a Neil Perry designed menu ... well worth turning up early for!

The tarmac at Tullamarine waiting for it's next arrival.