By Hui Zhi
Bernard's Ah-ma is from Penang and has not been back since she arrived in Singapore years ago. After attending a wedding in Penang in June, we've decided to bring Ah-ma for a short holiday there. Bernard's aunties went with us too.
Since there are five of us, it would be difficult to get around by taxi, so Bernard rented a car. A wise move. The roads were easy to navigate with our dear Mr Garmin (GPS) which we brought along for the trip.
And oh, we brought along our brand new Canon 550D and the results are what you see below... =)
Bernard's Ah-ma is from Penang and has not been back since she arrived in Singapore years ago. After attending a wedding in Penang in June, we've decided to bring Ah-ma for a short holiday there. Bernard's aunties went with us too.
Since there are five of us, it would be difficult to get around by taxi, so Bernard rented a car. A wise move. The roads were easy to navigate with our dear Mr Garmin (GPS) which we brought along for the trip.
And oh, we brought along our brand new Canon 550D and the results are what you see below... =)
Upon arrival at hotel (Cititel), we placed our luggage into one of the rooms which was ready and went for lunch at a nearby coffee shop. The food was okay but we were expecting more of Penang local flavour during this trip. Intended to go to Penang Hill but the tram to bring us to the top was not in operation. We proceeded to the Botanic gardens instead. Went on a tram ride around the gardens at 2 ringgit per person followed by lots of photo-shooting.
Then, we headed to Queensbay Mall, the newest and largest mall in Penang. There, we had some time for shopping and dinner at Kim Gary' restaurant before heading back to hotel for our rest.
Then, we headed to Queensbay Mall, the newest and largest mall in Penang. There, we had some time for shopping and dinner at Kim Gary' restaurant before heading back to hotel for our rest.
Day 2. We went for our breakfast at the 24-hour outlet just opposite the hotel. Had roti prata and thosai for breakfast. Walked down the street towards Chinatown for our morning walk. It was an interesting sight and had many photo-taking opportunities along the way.
We walked back to the hotel and got our car for the trip towards the Batu Feringgi area. First visited the Penang Butterfly farm (20 ringgit per person). Thank God we reached the farm before it started to rain. We managed to catch a glipse of the fluttering butterflies before the rain chased them to their hiding places.
Next, we drove out of ulu-ulu land and had a delicious lunch of home-cooked food at a Chinese restaurant "Happy Garden" which caters to both tourists and locals. Food was reasonably priced.
We walked back to the hotel and got our car for the trip towards the Batu Feringgi area. First visited the Penang Butterfly farm (20 ringgit per person). Thank God we reached the farm before it started to rain. We managed to catch a glipse of the fluttering butterflies before the rain chased them to their hiding places.
Next, we drove out of ulu-ulu land and had a delicious lunch of home-cooked food at a Chinese restaurant "Happy Garden" which caters to both tourists and locals. Food was reasonably priced.
The afternoon of the second day was spent at Gurney shopping plaza. We did not miss out the A&W root beer and waffles of course. More yummilicious food at the Hawker Centre next to the shopping mall for our dinner. We ordered and tried all the recommended. The Char Koay Teow (long queue) and Penang Laksa was great, but the cuttlefish, satay and ice kachang was so-so.
Day 3. Bernard read about a Famous food street, Lebuh Cintra, in The Star (local newspaper) and thought we could try some of the food there. Enquired at the hotel and found that it's near the hotel so we decided to get there on foot. Sadly. most of the food stalls mentioned in the news article were closed; they only operate in the evening.
Walked down the street the other way and stumbled upon this busy eating house. It happened to be a popular Dim Sum eatery. Thank God for leading us to this breakfast place. Dim Sum is served till 11am and tze char dishes thereafter. See the numerous traditional lanterns that's hung above our heads.
After breakfast, we walked around the area a little and sat down to try the well-known chendol and ice kachang. Personally, I don't appreciate the chendol but find the ice kachang with the Sarsi syrup interesting and unique. =)
Walked down the street the other way and stumbled upon this busy eating house. It happened to be a popular Dim Sum eatery. Thank God for leading us to this breakfast place. Dim Sum is served till 11am and tze char dishes thereafter. See the numerous traditional lanterns that's hung above our heads.
After breakfast, we walked around the area a little and sat down to try the well-known chendol and ice kachang. Personally, I don't appreciate the chendol but find the ice kachang with the Sarsi syrup interesting and unique. =)
We returned to the hotel and did our check out. With our luggage in the boot, we visited the Art Gallery and Clan jetty. Wanting to get another pair of shoes for Ah-ma, we went back to Parkson at Gurney Plaza. (Ah-ma likes the pair of shoes she got the previous day and we thought since she likes them and it's comfortable for her feet, we should get another pair.) We got what we wanted and managed to have some time for a quick dinner at Gurney Hawker Centre, again!
We were there at an earlier time than the previous day and the crowd has not formed. We zoomed in to the Char Koay Teow and the Penang Laksa stalls. Tried Rojak at another stall which was much better. The traffic towards the airport was rather heavy due to the off-work crowd, but we managed to get to the airport in time. That ends our 3D2N Penang trip. Till next time! =)
We were there at an earlier time than the previous day and the crowd has not formed. We zoomed in to the Char Koay Teow and the Penang Laksa stalls. Tried Rojak at another stall which was much better. The traffic towards the airport was rather heavy due to the off-work crowd, but we managed to get to the airport in time. That ends our 3D2N Penang trip. Till next time! =)
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