Jahore Bharu

During Peace Corps training in 1973, my impression of Jahore Bharu was that it was unattractive and colorless. My trip in 1997 didn't really change that impression. After taking a bus from Singapore, I found some difficulty finding a place to change money, and then finding tranportation to Mersing. After having to take a taxi to the bus station (it was too far to walk), I found there were no buses leaving for my destination any time soon. I eventually shared a taxi to Mersing, which is the port for ferries to Pulau Tioman.