14October2025: On the Rails Again in Malaysia
Let’s alter that Willie Nelson song a bit and hum “On the Rails Again”.
The seasoned jungle explorers reeking of danger and DEET having seen terrifying piles of elephant dung on their jungle trek (actually a ride on a Jeep) return to the safety of the Eastern & Oriental Express to recount their adventure and consume a hearty lunch my selection being grilled Wagyu beef with a glass of Chateauneuf du Pape.
Returned to the bar and observation car to watch the Malaysian scenery roll by and enjoy a glass of Veuve.
My shower was quite an experience holding on for dear life attempting to manage the motion! Hint…plan your shower when the train is stationary.
Cocktails and live music at the Piano Bar Car. My Martini was just the way I like it. This may be Malaysia you say but even in far flung locales it is possible to snag a top rate Martini and may I add superior to most Martinis served in Canada.
Prior to departing Canada I read a comment on social media from a teetotaller complaining why should he have to pay for every passenger boozing it up and running up and down the corridors in a drunken state late at night. True drinks are included in your fare but as to pie eyed drunks running amok no such depraved behaviour was noticed on this trip. Well there was a very well-oiled gentleman at a pre dinner cocktail gathering but well behaved. Premium brands are not included…..and indeed they are premium.
I am business casual but there is a snazzy man dressed in a tuxedo with three well dressed birds in evening wear. Tittering and giggling from the ladies. Of course, the man in the tuxedo is residing in the Presidential Suite
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