Penang in a day-2

 

Dejavu.

We were back. Trip to THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT, Penang Island, was not planned and was not in a convenient time, but what is more important that meeting special person?

Mak Bed, we heard was very ill. I wrote about her in my November 2009 posting. She is such a wonderful and fun person to be with. All the relatives adore her.

So, there we were, leaving from Kuala Lumpur right after the morning prayer, leaving our son alone in the house. He is a big boy, and could take care of himself, anyway.

We reached the island within 4 hours, with 1 stop. Is was a pleasant journey. For the first time I chose to have my early breakfast with an instant noodle, in the car. The rest areas are well maintained.

Crossing over to the island after the 4 hours drive, through the scenic view took about 20 minutes. What a beauty.

Our first stop was at Kak Didi’s. My eldest sister-inlaw. I felt sorry for interrupting her offday. Further more, breakfast was served for us. That was our second breakfast.

Half hour later, we were on our way up to the ward. There was Mak Bed, lying unconsciously, taken care by my dear friend (also relative by marriage), Idah and her daughter, Zahra.

    

Idah’s hubby, Mohd.Ghouse, has always been the center of news about Mak Bed. He is not her biological son, but Mak Bed is more than a mother to him.

As always, sickness gathers. We met a few close and distant relatives at the hospital too. My father-inlaw and Kak Didi were was among the visitors.

  

Thinking about Adri (my son) being alone at home, we excused ourselves at noon. But, what is a visit to Penang without Baryani Rice?

After lunch, my hubby made a short tour around this nostalgic town of his. While listening to his elaboration about each place, I spent time snap..snap..snap.

One of the oldest hotel, Malaysia hotel reminds me of my parents who took me there when I was little. Infront of the hotel is where my favorite soup is located. Sup Hameed. Too bad it was yet to open then.

 

Traffic was clear. Penangites needed a rest on Saturday, while our tour to Penang town continued

                       

When the road is not congested, Penang turns as my favorite town. It has a beauty of its own.

     

We didnt want to miss a glance to the newly renovated house, which used to be the place where my hubby grown up. Nostalgia Free School Road.

Back to the town area. I still enjoy being in this island, no matter how unclean it is on certain areas. In fact, that creates the uniqueness.

      

         

At last, it was time to go home. We decided to stopby the college, where my daughter is studying. It was a surprise visit for her. We brought her the Baryani Rice. She loves it.

Hardly half an hour stop, we were already on our way to Kuala Lumpur. I could not ignore the the picturesque view along the way. Its just too awesome to describe. Picture tells.

 

We reached home at dusk, just like the previous journey.

Journey to Penang Island within a day is possible, but you will miss a lot of its food specialties if you do that. Putting a stay for at least 2 nights would be nice.