Thursday, February 28, 2013

Malaysia - Melaka (Melacca) and the Bullock Carts

Famous landmarks found in Melaka in Malaysia.

postmarked with stamp from Malaysia 11-2006

The last image is of  The Bullock Carts - they were used as one of the earliest forms of transportation in Melaka.  Today they are still used in some areas, but many you see now are for tourists.

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Malacca (Melaka) is the third smallest Malaysian state after Perlis and Penang.
The capital is Malacca City.
This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.
Malaysia stamp 2006
Kongres Ginekoligi Dan Obstetrik Sedunia 50 sen
(Gynecology and Obstetrics World Congress - 50 sen)

XVIII FIGO world Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics

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