This is a record of my first visit to Malaysia. Despite the hot weather, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Twelve days went by much too quickly.
Selamat datang!
This is a record of my first visit to Malaysia. Despite the hot weather, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Twelve days went by much too quickly.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
08.05.2009 Georgetown, Penang
This luxurious colonial-era hotel, established in 1885, is a destination in itself. Elegant suites, a seaside pool, impeccable service and a lot of style. For me, a hotel is usually just a place to sleep after a long day of sightseeing, but the E&O turned out to be one of the highlights of this holiday.
This luxurious colonial-era hotel, established in 1885, is a destination in itself. Elegant suites, a seaside pool, impeccable service and a lot of style. For me, a hotel is usually just a place to sleep after a long day of sightseeing, but the E&O turned out to be one of the highlights of this holiday.
Heritage walk in the heat
European architecture testifies to Georgetown's colonial past. It was probably the worst time of the day to be walking around. The heat and humidity was unforgiving.
The Protestant Cemetery, created to bury the early British colonial administrators, traders and missionaries, is the oldest Christian cemetery in Penang.
The Church of the Assumption was built by the Eurasians who followed Captain Francis Light to Penang in 1786.
Completed in 1818, St. George's Church is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
The foundation stone of the Town Hall was laid in 1879 and the main building completed in 1883.
Next door to the Town Hall, the City Hall is a handsome Victorian-style building constructed in 1903 and opened in 1906.
Fort Cornwallis is the largest intact fortress in Malaysia. It is situated at the spot where Captain Francis Light was supposed to have landed in 1786.
Too hot and tired to walk back to the hotel, we opted for a trishaw ride.
The Protestant Cemetery, created to bury the early British colonial administrators, traders and missionaries, is the oldest Christian cemetery in Penang.
The Church of the Assumption was built by the Eurasians who followed Captain Francis Light to Penang in 1786.
Completed in 1818, St. George's Church is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
The foundation stone of the Town Hall was laid in 1879 and the main building completed in 1883.
Next door to the Town Hall, the City Hall is a handsome Victorian-style building constructed in 1903 and opened in 1906.
Fort Cornwallis is the largest intact fortress in Malaysia. It is situated at the spot where Captain Francis Light was supposed to have landed in 1786.
Too hot and tired to walk back to the hotel, we opted for a trishaw ride.
Dinner in three parts
1. Cheap and yummy streetside food.
2. Chinese dishes at a proper restaurant. Still quite cheap, and still yummy.
3. A cold teh tarik (pulled tea) for me at Kafe Segara.
2. Chinese dishes at a proper restaurant. Still quite cheap, and still yummy.
3. A cold teh tarik (pulled tea) for me at Kafe Segara.
Reflexology at Liang Xin 良心
The two-hour reflexology/massage/ear candle indulgence was administered in a relaxing and elegant setting by skilful masseuses from China.
Morning, from Suite 303
09.05.2009 Penang
This is the view from our suite at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
This is the view from our suite at the Eastern & Oriental Hotel.
Vesak Day at Kek Lok Si Temple
Kek Lok Si 極樂寺 covers a large area over the hillside. Construction began in 1890, and expansion continues to this day. Today is Vesak Day, or Buddha's birthday, but it wasn't as crowded as I expected. It was raining, making it cooler and more pleasant.
The 36.5m bronze statue of Kuan Yin was completed in 2002. An ornate shelter consisting of sixteen carved dragon pillars and a concentric roof is under construction.
The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac line this path.
Ban Po Thar 萬佛塔 (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) is home to numerous Buddhist statues and tiles.
The 36.5m bronze statue of Kuan Yin was completed in 2002. An ornate shelter consisting of sixteen carved dragon pillars and a concentric roof is under construction.
The twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac line this path.
Ban Po Thar 萬佛塔 (Pagoda of Ten Thousand Buddhas) is home to numerous Buddhist statues and tiles.
An authentic Indian lunch
Georgetown, Penang
Our Indian taxi driver recommended this back alley Indian eatery near China Town. When it was my turn to order, I had trouble telling the man what I wanted, since I didn't know what most of the stuff was. So he just grabbed bits of food from different dishes with his hand, and added a mixture of sauces on top. 10.5 ringgits including a soft drink. Colourful and delicious!
Our Indian taxi driver recommended this back alley Indian eatery near China Town. When it was my turn to order, I had trouble telling the man what I wanted, since I didn't know what most of the stuff was. So he just grabbed bits of food from different dishes with his hand, and added a mixture of sauces on top. 10.5 ringgits including a soft drink. Colourful and delicious!
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