Okay, this post will be a very long one because I will post many photos taken during our trip. =) Happy happy trip in Penang with friends.
After a year of staying together with Siew May, the early of this semester starts, I have decided to go back with her to Butterworth. Even though we both are not roommate anymore, but seems that our relationship still very close, and she was really excited about my decision that time. She had planned all the place that we gonna visit a month before the mid semester break starts, we also invited more friends to join us.
We went to her house from 9th of November until 12th of November, it's actually a 3 days and 3 nights trip but we did enjoy it very much. Although Penang is a place that is quite familiar to me, because I have visited Penang for over a hundred times but still every time I went, there will be different meaning, fun and laughter.
1st night - 9th of November
I met Siew May, Pei Yee, Josh and Yik Wan at LRT Bandaraya station at 4.15pm and we were on the way to Pudu for bus back to Penang. We have bought the bus tickets of 5.30pm and estimated to reach Juru at 10.30pm. Since we have reached Pudu early, so we have our dinner 1st before we got into the bus at 4.50pm, we had Pan Mee and ABC (Ais Kacang) at the food court in Pudu. It isn't the best in town, but it did satisfy our hunger. After the early dinner, we went down to the platform to look for our bus. Unfortunately, our bus came late because of the heavy rain outside, somemore we had to inhale all the exhaust from the bus down the platform, so sad of it. Therefore, we try to make some fun or even play games during that moment. After a long period of waiting, finally we got into the bus at 6.40pm, but it still a serious jam outside. Thus, we had spent about 6 hours in the bus and finally reached Juru at 12.30am. Siew May's father fetched us at Perhentian Juru and we were brought to a restaurant for supper (Oh no... this isn't my style, I don't usually take food after 8pm), but the food was so nice and attracting so I had a little bit that night.
Had dinner before we left KL
Our bus stopped at Terminal Amanjaya Ipoh for half an hour break and I had a cup of hot chocolate milk due to the cold weather
This guy insane with DOTA everynight until the dawn
Crazy night in Siew May's house
2nd day - 10th of November
I woke up at 8.50am and have myself done and started to waking up all of them from their dream. We went to the Apollo market for breakfast (I had sizzling mee and a cup of Hotlick, I am so full) and we looked for Hui Ling but she is not there helping her brother. We walked from the 1st stall until the last stall, Pei Yee bought a pyjamas and a bottle with Doraemon on while I just managed to find a phone plugy for my brother. The weather is hot, so Pei Yee, Josh and Yik Wan had ice cream on hand while I had my 2nd bath that morning before we went to the jetty. We took ferry to Penang Island to meet Siew May's brother, Yang Yang (such a cute name XD).
Sizzling mee and Fried Yam with Char Siew
Ais Krim potong (Jagung and Cendol flavor)
In ferry, on the way to Penang Island
1st stop - Chew Jetty
"Children in a Boat" Mural
2nd stop - Penang Road Famous Cendol @ Komtar Walk
Cendol (I don't like red beans but I finished it)
Penang Laksa
3rd Stop - Mural photo session
"Little Boy with Pet Dinosaur" Mural in Ah Quee Street, George Town
"Little Girl in Blue" Mural in Muntri Street, George Town
(but it seems very scary at night)
"Little Children on a Bicycle" Mural in Amenian Street, George Town
"Reaching Up" Mural in Cannon Street, George Town
(He is trying to steel the apple)
"Boy on a Bike" in Ah Quee Street, George Town
4th Stop - Hard Rock Hotel
We were there but too bad it's not available for outsiders that day because of a private party named 'Where's the party?' held by Calsberg. We were wondering what kind of party held inside. Nevermind, we still taken some photos outside
Yo...Rock You!!!
5th Stop - James Foo's Western Food
Ox's Tail Soup ordered by Pei Yee. I don't dare to try it even though it looks nutritious and delicious
Siew May ordered the Fish and Chips
Yang yang ordered the Maryland Chicken Chop
I ordered the Grilled Combo of Fish and Chicken. Its serving size is a huge for me, I am so full after the meal
Sweet couple with Grilled Fish and Chicken for Yik Wan and XXX for Josh. (Sorry, I don't remember what is the food ordered by him, I think is a Mixed Grilled with pork, chicken and beef???)
Salmon Steak ordered by Pei Yee
The western foods here are nice and the prices are reasonable.
6th Stop - Straits Quay
Hahaha... This 2 funny guys laugh out loud.
Charlie Brown Restaurant
Sugar Baking Shop
Before we left, we found this special baking shop, it sells all the baking tools, recipe and decorations.
All types of sugar
3rd day - 11th of November
We woke up late today, around 9.50am, like usual I got myself done 1st before I start waking all of them up from the bed. We went to the nearest market for breakfast (I am so lucky because I got the last bowl of Jawa Mee from the stall before they closed) and we went to Apollo market again to meet Hui Ling. She was there that morning to help her brother up at the beverage stall, we chatted for awhile then we went off.
We left Siew May's house and started our journey of the day around 12pm.
1st stop - Temple
泰佛寺
Water lantern, so colorful and beautiful
Ask for fortune
诚心求签，好运降至
缅佛寺
Reading the story of Buddha, summary from Joshua " this guy is a prince and he became Buddha" short and precise.
2nd Stop - Gurney Drive
3rd Stop - Ghee Hiang
Ghee Hiang originated from Fujian since 1856 and it has become an inegral part of Penang, Malaysia's colorful heritage and mesmerising traditons. Therefore, we bought some 土产 here for our family and friends. Tau Sau Pneah!!!
4th Stop - 七条路Market
I ate this Curry Mee which Yang Yang said it's quite famous and nice. It's nice as what he said but quite spicy for me
I love this Loh Han Guo, refreshing me from the hot weather
Parsembuh ordered by Josh and Yik Wan to cure their hunger while waiting for the Char Kuey Teow which is very 'ho chiak'
We waited this Char Kuey Teow for almost 40 minutes and finished it in 10 minutes >.<
Like brother, like sister, they look alike.
5th Stop - Penang Hill
We travel up to Penang Hill by the Cable Car which cost RM8 for MyCard holders and RM30 for foreigners. I think I won't take the cable car if I were a foreigner,so expensive
The weather at the hill top is just nice and comfortable but too bad it's raining.
6th Stop - Kek Lok Si
We went there late when it's about to closed but we manage to make our wish and took some photos as memory. We pray for the safety of our family, 合家平安
7th Stop - Raja Uda Tomyam
This Tomyam restaurant is the local landmark of Butterworth. We reached there at 7.50pm for our dinner but there was many people and everyone was still waiting for their Tomyam Mee patiently. This sign that I have to make an exception for today which I have to take in food after 8pm. We waited for seats and we choose for ingredients that we want to be include in our mee. After that, we started to chat with each other so to spend the time faster. It's about 9.10pm, finally our mee are cooked. Yum yum~~~ 果然名不虚传！
Before
After
4th day - 12th of November
We walked to the seaside near Siew May's house, we breath in the fresh air, relaxing day
Siew May's mum woke up early in the morning to prepare us brunch before we left Butterworth. Homecooked food is still the best of all. Thank you very much to 伟大的妈妈
Monday grey!!! Is time to leave Penang. Our trip comes to the end, but the spirit of travel never end... To be continued.
I would like to reveal a secret of the trip, kekeke~~~
The sleeping couple. XD
Okay, finally done with it. Long blog with photos... I should start my assignments and reports before the holiday comes to the end.
