After our 1st trip to Penang, we (Anthea, Anders and I) felt in LOVE with the place. Simply because of its beauty, food and shopping. So this June school holiday, we decided to make a 2nd trip back to Penang. This time with Adrian and a main purpose – DURIAN. Yes, its durian season in Penang and according to the local, Penang durians is not exported due to insufficient supply for local demand.
Day 1: Friday, 03June.
Singapore → Penang (MI 352) Dep: 1545 / Arr 1710
The flight was smooth and snack was served on board.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by the local agent whom was taking care of our arrival & departure transfers.
Once again, we were back in G Hotel, the same hotel we last stayed when we vacationed in December 2010. The hotel rooms had the added value of FREE Mini Bar and FREE WIFI. The mini bar was replenished daily and both Anthea and Anders enjoyed the drinks and the kit kat bars.
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After checking in the room, the children first activity was swimming. Adrian was busied checking out the hotel gym.
Children spent about 30minutes in the pool and we went back to shower and change after that. Our dinner was at Nandos located in the G Plaza shopping mall. It was the first time we tried this restaurant and the grilled chickens were delicious.
We took a slow stroll in the mall after dinner and had ice cream for dessert. Then we walked to the Gurney night market and experienced the husk and buzz of the night life. The last trip we didn’t get the chance to do this. Adrian bought a few famous dishes from the food stalls for his supper and we had them in the comfort of our hotel room. He had cuttlefish with kangkong and Penang Laksa. The children had cup noodles bought from the supermarket.
Day 2: Saturday, 4 June
We had buffet breakfast at the hotel café and as usual the breakfast spread was sumptuous. Our first tourist site was the Butterfly Park and we took a taxi from the hotel to the park. However, when we arrived at the entrance of the park, the guard informed us that the park was closed. Although disappointed but we proceeded to our next stop – Durian Farm. Yes, this was one of the main Bonus for the trip. The taxi driver drove us up the hill the along the way, there were few durian farms and he stopped us at one of them.
Day 1: Friday, 03June.
Singapore → Penang (MI 352) Dep: 1545 / Arr 1710
The flight was smooth and snack was served on board.
Upon arrival, we were greeted by the local agent whom was taking care of our arrival & departure transfers.
Once again, we were back in G Hotel, the same hotel we last stayed when we vacationed in December 2010. The hotel rooms had the added value of FREE Mini Bar and FREE WIFI. The mini bar was replenished daily and both Anthea and Anders enjoyed the drinks and the kit kat bars.
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After checking in the room, the children first activity was swimming. Adrian was busied checking out the hotel gym.
Children spent about 30minutes in the pool and we went back to shower and change after that. Our dinner was at Nandos located in the G Plaza shopping mall. It was the first time we tried this restaurant and the grilled chickens were delicious.
We took a slow stroll in the mall after dinner and had ice cream for dessert. Then we walked to the Gurney night market and experienced the husk and buzz of the night life. The last trip we didn’t get the chance to do this. Adrian bought a few famous dishes from the food stalls for his supper and we had them in the comfort of our hotel room. He had cuttlefish with kangkong and Penang Laksa. The children had cup noodles bought from the supermarket.
Day 2: Saturday, 4 June
We had buffet breakfast at the hotel café and as usual the breakfast spread was sumptuous. Our first tourist site was the Butterfly Park and we took a taxi from the hotel to the park. However, when we arrived at the entrance of the park, the guard informed us that the park was closed. Although disappointed but we proceeded to our next stop – Durian Farm. Yes, this was one of the main Bonus for the trip. The taxi driver drove us up the hill the along the way, there were few durian farms and he stopped us at one of them.
There were durian everywhere and according to the durian seller, it was the 604 breed that were available and 1KG cost MYR$20. We ordered 1 durian and were in for a real good “Taste-treat”. The durian was fleshy and sweet. The seeds were really small and we ate till we were so full. Both Anthea and Anders also enjoyed the durian.
After eating the durian, we bought some mangosteen back to the hotel. On our way back to the hotel, we decided to visit the Toy Museum as we missed it the last time. It was great fun walking through all the displays and figurines. The children were so excited to see so many of their cartoon heroes in the museum.
We headed back to the hotel and had late lunch after the museum visit. As usual, the children headed to the pool and had some water play before we went on our food trail. In the evening around 5pm, we took a walk from the hotel to the Tean Ean local products shop. We bought local products like 豆沙饼，马蹄酥 and some candies from the shop.
As we were walking along the Gurney drive back to the hotel, we went passed quite a few eateries and decided to so some food sampling at the different outlet. We had roti canai, beef noodles, spaghettis and tuna sandwiches. The food trail was very fun and Anthea liked the idea of the food trail and said she looked forward to more such trails in Penang.
At night, we went back to the night hawkers and packed Penang Fried Kuay Teow and rojak for supper. We also tried the Penang chendol. The children liked the friend kuay teow so much that they finished one packet in record time. Another fun filled day for us. Anthea was tasked by my eldest brother to do a journal (in Chinese) and shared it with them when we were back in Singapore. It was a good way for Anthea to practice her Chinese writing.
Day 3: Sunday, 5 June
We woke up around 9am and had our buffet breakfast. After a good meal, we headed out to George Town. We decided to visit the Peranaka Museum which was famous to Singaporean for its filming of Little Nyonya. We followed a guided tour in the museum and learnt some interesting facts of the Nyonya and its culture. The tour ended at the kitchen area when there was a little stall selling nyonya kueh and chendol. So we had a sample of the food.
We took a bus from the town and arrived at our next stop – a small shopping mall. As the mall was small and not so interesting, we decided to find the famous 義香豆沙饼 (Ghee Hiang) When we reached there, we were told 豆沙饼卖完了 (sold out). So we had to go back to the hotel empty handed.
In the evening, children had their usual swim before dinner and we had it at Gurney Plaza. Our late night supper was Fried Kuay Teow and Oyster omelets. Every night was a feast for us and we truly enjoyed all these local delights.
After eating the durian, we bought some mangosteen back to the hotel. On our way back to the hotel, we decided to visit the Toy Museum as we missed it the last time. It was great fun walking through all the displays and figurines. The children were so excited to see so many of their cartoon heroes in the museum.
We headed back to the hotel and had late lunch after the museum visit. As usual, the children headed to the pool and had some water play before we went on our food trail. In the evening around 5pm, we took a walk from the hotel to the Tean Ean local products shop. We bought local products like 豆沙饼，马蹄酥 and some candies from the shop.
As we were walking along the Gurney drive back to the hotel, we went passed quite a few eateries and decided to so some food sampling at the different outlet. We had roti canai, beef noodles, spaghettis and tuna sandwiches. The food trail was very fun and Anthea liked the idea of the food trail and said she looked forward to more such trails in Penang.
At night, we went back to the night hawkers and packed Penang Fried Kuay Teow and rojak for supper. We also tried the Penang chendol. The children liked the friend kuay teow so much that they finished one packet in record time. Another fun filled day for us. Anthea was tasked by my eldest brother to do a journal (in Chinese) and shared it with them when we were back in Singapore. It was a good way for Anthea to practice her Chinese writing.
Day 3: Sunday, 5 June
We woke up around 9am and had our buffet breakfast. After a good meal, we headed out to George Town. We decided to visit the Peranaka Museum which was famous to Singaporean for its filming of Little Nyonya. We followed a guided tour in the museum and learnt some interesting facts of the Nyonya and its culture. The tour ended at the kitchen area when there was a little stall selling nyonya kueh and chendol. So we had a sample of the food.
We took a bus from the town and arrived at our next stop – a small shopping mall. As the mall was small and not so interesting, we decided to find the famous 義香豆沙饼 (Ghee Hiang) When we reached there, we were told 豆沙饼卖完了 (sold out). So we had to go back to the hotel empty handed.
In the evening, children had their usual swim before dinner and we had it at Gurney Plaza. Our late night supper was Fried Kuay Teow and Oyster omelets. Every night was a feast for us and we truly enjoyed all these local delights.
Day 4: Monday, 6 June
Penang → Singapore (MI 349) 1505/1655
We slept till late and had a good breakfast. Then went back to the room to chill out and I was busied packing for home-going.
We checked out around 1pm and did some last minute shopping before our transfer picked us up at the hotel lobby for our flight home.
It was another fun and memorable holiday for the family. Thought there were some misses but taking it in a positive manner. This only meant we had excuses to visit Penang again.
Till we meet again, thank you for the sweet memory!
We slept till late and had a good breakfast. Then went back to the room to chill out and I was busied packing for home-going.
We checked out around 1pm and did some last minute shopping before our transfer picked us up at the hotel lobby for our flight home.
It was another fun and memorable holiday for the family. Thought there were some misses but taking it in a positive manner. This only meant we had excuses to visit Penang again.
Till we meet again, thank you for the sweet memory!
