Another Piece of Penang

My previous Penang trip wasn't a blast so I did not have a very high expectation on this one but I love the hotel where they put me in. There wasn't a single dust on the bed sheet and the pillowcase, even the whole room. My nose would know immediately if there is any :) The sea view is a bonus. It's far but there's nothing to obstruct my view.


The very comfortable bed...


I sat here to enjoy the lovely morning and evening...
The buffet breakfast spread was boring and the room service dishes I ordered was lousy but I still love it due the its convenient location. There are many shops nearby and I wish I could be there longer so I can sample the many Nasi Kandar and Briani restaurants and write food commentary hehehe...


Wide blue sky... I use photo stitch to get a wider view of the sky.
(Larger image at Flickr)
I took a flight there so I don't have to worry about roadwork on the highway and the frequent heavy rain and thunderstorms in the evening recently. The whole time I was in Penang there's only the occasional light shower. One evening I saw a beautiful rainbow outside my window. I can see its a full rainbow too by craning my neck and pressing my face as close to the window as I can but I was still in my praying gear and waiting for Maghrib so have to pass the chance to take its photo. I just took a partial photo because my digital camera is not as flexible as my neck :D


I know I wouldn't have the energy to walk after my training started so I reached early and did some sightseeing. Upon seeing the camera I hold in my hand, many 'beca' guys offered me a ride around the city but I decided to walk and take my own sweet time. This time, I can feel the atmosphere that brings most tourists to Penang again and again. There is a sense of peace in the hustle and bustle of the area or maybe it was just me enjoying my own quiet time walking and sightseeing.




The lovely blue mansion. The tour for the day was over but the guards allowed me to take some photos from the gate.


A different kind of green house.


I'm not sure what temple is this.


Take a pick... your choice of public transportation on the island.


Photo taken from a moving cab...


Also taken from a moving cab... a contrast from the town.

My only regret was I did not try any cendol or ais kacang while I was there. I was so tempted but thinking about the 4-days training ahead, decided against it or I might risk having a sore throat. The cab driver was a very nice old Chinese guy. I didn’t say a word to him about cendol but out of the blue he offered to stop so I can buy the cendol. I declined though because I might mess his cab and I wanted to reach the airport early. Maybe I can change my flight to an earlier flight. Not so much because I miss home already but I'm hoping to get sunset pics from the plane. Such a sacrifice for photography opportunity :) I managed to change my flight and could get the window seat but the cloud was very heavy so I only manage to get some photos where there are interesting colors on the clouds before it gets too dark.


Multi-colored sky
I love its beaches... (entry on my trips to the beach here and here), now I have another piece of the charming island.