To most people the though of living in a small box only three feet wide, four feet long, and five feet high would be enough to bring on an attack of claustrophobia, the fear of confined spaces. Yet this is exactly how one Englishman, Alexander Wortley, chose to live until his death at the age of 80 in 1980.

I was ‘busy’ with my computer when suddenly became aware of the sudden cessation of childish laughter and the sudden explosion of angry voices. I got up from my seat and hurried outside…The Fight.

Five to eight and they had only moved a few meters from their last position. Obviously they were not going to reach Kuala Lumpur International Airport by eight p.m. James’ father thumped the wheel impatiently, muttering curses under his breath. His mother said that there was nothing that they could do except wait and hope that the traffic cleared soon.

Ah, yes the taste of durian is always a pleasure and it was no different then as we happily ate as much as we could. Eating durian in a plantation surrounded by nature was a new experience to me.

18 March 2009..From the middle of the boiling and foaming appeared a bright blue ball of light. The light slowly and ponderously rose from the sea bottom, all the time emitting the roaring sound…

The short expanse of water on which we were traveling was filled with sea traffic. I could see some ferries coming from the island while others, like ours, were headed for the island. Looking to my left, I could see the majestic Penang bridge that connects Penang Island to the mainland. I marveled at its beauty – what a magnificent piece of engineering.