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After 24hrs in the clouds you come to one of the cloudiest countries in the world. It’s the rainy season in Penang – an island in the north of Malaysia.

But before the delights of Penang a little about the delights of flying Business Class. Wow. I had to stretch my legs fully to reach the seat in front of me and its not just about flying. Before you fly you are invited into the Business Class lounge at the airport. Free booze and food and leather chairs and a really good view of the runway …. an excellent view for all those unhappy about flying.  I must admit that we felt the ‘people watching’ in the main Birmingham concourse was a much more interesting experience so we retired to there after 30 minutes. Into the air and yet again the leg room was fantastic. Then again there was the booze and food. Champagne as you settled down in the massive seat and then a 6 course dinner followed by more liquids and then a breakfast. Change planes and more champagne and then another meal …. not quite sure how many courses we were both asleep by then. Finally another meal and we arrive at Kuala Lumpar. Another 4 hours in the airport and we are off in economy class on the 50 minute trip to Penang. The Shrangrila complex here is its usual phenomenal self. No mould on the bathroom walls and a brilliant environment but then there are the clouds!