The Spout: The Little Victorian Hill Resort
By Eugene Quah
June 2023 LEST WE FORGET
ONE FINE MORNING last July, I went with my intrepid friend, James Wong, to explore the hills behind the Vale of Tempe in Tanjung Bungah. As we reached the end of the road, two granite stones set about 2ft apart greeted us. The edge of the jungle was just in front of us, with Alila Condominiums looming in the distance.We ventured forth on the jungle path beyond the rocks which became steeper as we progressed. After a half-hour ascent, passing...
References
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- Mike Gibby, 23 April, 2023. Personal e-mail communication. He helped with identifying James MacFarlane.
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Eugene Quah
is an independent researcher and writer who is working on a book tentatively called “Illustrated Guide to the North Coast of Penang”. He rediscovered the joys of writing after moving back to Penang from abroad.
