Day 2 – Sept 21 - Tawau

Malaysia observations – the right hand laid carefully over your heart is a greeting.  The largest cumulus clouds I’ve ever seen loom over the landscape in the afternoon.  Hazy rain showers are visible over the water in the distance.  Birds, large and small, species yet unknown to me, flutter and soar everywhere sharing airspace with one another in their search for food.  The hectic pace of life is organized – workmen in neon yellow vests were out this morning weed whacking around the exquisitely manicured and sculpted shrubs along the roadway.  Waiters ask if you would like your water warm or cold.  Warm is really warm – they heat it up.  Just Googled the hand-over-heart greeting and found this bit of beauty, “Malaysians greet each other by shaking hands and then placing your hand over your heart as a gesture that you have embraced them in your heart.” (www.malaysiaonline.com.au)