Thursday, January 31

Pearl of the Orient, Penang

Yes, I am back on track here blogging after being MIA for a while!

The thought of meeting some Xettie friends, activating our taste buds for good food and chilling somewhere further during the weekends came into our mind. So we decided to execute Feebz's masterplan on a 2 days trip to Penang, together with Hazel and Jamis.

It's been quite some time since I long set foot there, probably a few years. So off we went by Hazel's car... she sure can drive fast! After when we have reached Penang about late noon, we met up with Xavier, Nini and Cheryl, our host whom were kind to show us KLites around to jalan-jalan cari makan.


Fried Oyster Omelette (Ochien) at Kafe Sin Se Kai, Swatow Lane


Teluk Kumbar Seafood Restaurant at the seaside


We watched the seaside sunset from the restaurant...


And we even built a place to stay while waiting for the food


We ordered Deep Fried Calamari, Kam Heong Lalas, Vegetables, Lai Liu Ha (Pissing Prawns), Steamed Fish and I-forgot-what-Chicken. Nice...


A nearby stall selling chicken satay... simply delicious but a little spicy!


What a view, damn relaxing. After that, we ventured off somewhere to do some shopping, look around & continue eating.


Woke up next morning, walked out from our hotel to see that the street was empty. Sunday morning & still early, I guess


We stayed at the Hotel 1926, Penang's first heritage boutique hotel. Rates are at RM100 per night (for superior room I think). Rooms given were so-so & the beds were as hard as an iron board. 3/5 for that.


Outside the hotel carpark area, accompanied by the blue sky


Our complimentary breakfast, served at a very slow speed... Streamyx style!


Some areas within the hotel were nice though, just like this little garden


So Feebz and I definitely have to camwhored a bit here.


Then the 4 of us took a stroll at the Gurney drive seaside. The shore was dried up during the hot noon.


Went over to Gurney Place shopping complex next to hangout.


Kek Lok Si Temple - Hanging Lanterns


Kek Lok Si Temple - Havent been to this part of the temple before


The tortoise sanctuary, I see no difference over the years


Last for the trip, F&F together with H&J

-Frag-

1 comment:

Frag & Feebz said...

Although is kinda tired but is fun to have a short travel like this with some closed frends :)

anyway, gotta thanks xavier, nini, cheryl and Hazel again!