Main reason for going to Penang is David, as Sharon promised him a visit should she drop by Malaysia. I tagged along as I've never been to Penang, and because Sharon is not the type to travel alone. Expecially when the bus ride is 4 hours.
During our time there, David brought us to lots of mamak as Sharon's main purpose is to eat, eat, eat, and eat!
Her standard reply to people asking "What do you want to do here in Penang", is none other than, "to eat!".
We had a tour of the island as David pointed out all the places of history. History of his past that is. David is quite a character really.
Had our virgin ride on the inclined lift of Kek Lok Si temple. Nothing special except for it being a lift which travels diagonally.
Headed to a couple of tourist attraction areas as well. There is this street which is known for it's huge varieties of wares, mostly DVDs and copied versions of branded goods. Similar to the pasar malam (night market) in Singapore.
Had duck intestine kway chap, which doesn't taste any different from the regular pig version. But dining along the side of the street was a refreshing experience. Surrounded by the old style shop houses, with car whizzing by, and the hawkers washing the utensils on the side, sort of transported me into the world only seen on the television.
The trip to Penang was much better than KL's as we have someone to bring us around. At least that doesn't make us headless gooses running around the streets. But going out for drinks till the wee hours takes some getting used to, as post midnight sessions with the girls in Perth are relatively mellow.
It's been 3 years and still, the one place which I'm still looking forward to heading back to is Langkawi. The stilt houses on the water, the big and soft bed, and the dainty side balcony. Definitely a lovely getaway with your sweetheart.
During our time there, David brought us to lots of mamak as Sharon's main purpose is to eat, eat, eat, and eat!
Her standard reply to people asking "What do you want to do here in Penang", is none other than, "to eat!".
We had a tour of the island as David pointed out all the places of history. History of his past that is. David is quite a character really.
Had our virgin ride on the inclined lift of Kek Lok Si temple. Nothing special except for it being a lift which travels diagonally.
Headed to a couple of tourist attraction areas as well. There is this street which is known for it's huge varieties of wares, mostly DVDs and copied versions of branded goods. Similar to the pasar malam (night market) in Singapore.
Had duck intestine kway chap, which doesn't taste any different from the regular pig version. But dining along the side of the street was a refreshing experience. Surrounded by the old style shop houses, with car whizzing by, and the hawkers washing the utensils on the side, sort of transported me into the world only seen on the television.
The trip to Penang was much better than KL's as we have someone to bring us around. At least that doesn't make us headless gooses running around the streets. But going out for drinks till the wee hours takes some getting used to, as post midnight sessions with the girls in Perth are relatively mellow.
It's been 3 years and still, the one place which I'm still looking forward to heading back to is Langkawi. The stilt houses on the water, the big and soft bed, and the dainty side balcony. Definitely a lovely getaway with your sweetheart.
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