Sojourn in Penang

The family took a break and went to Penang from 14-17 December 2007. One of our shortest stay. As usual we put up at my brother-in-law's place in Lorong Hijau off Batu Lancang Road.

The journey up was okay. Apart from the intermittent rain, we had to slow down on many stretches of the toll-way undergoing upgrading. Those going back for the CNY should enjoy a more pleasant free-flow ride.

We reached Penang at 1.10 pm in the afternoon after being caught for some 40 minutes before the Penang Bridge entrance on the mainland because of a three-car accident on the bridge. The three-lane exit at the toll soon turned into a five-lane snarl and crawl, making matters worse. Penang drivers can really be a nuisance, cutting into lanes and ignoring good driving manners!

So, after checking in at my brother-in-law's, we had our chak kuey teow without fail at Taman Lip Shin. Not bad; especially as it is fried with duck eggs. Lor mee was next followed by Penang-style nasi lemak.

We then visited with Mabel and family at Ivory Towers.

The children had a good time.

Besides the food (which was to include tim-sum, kuey tiau teng and Penang bak-kut-teh, Shang Pin Restaurant), I also saw the movie, The Golden Compass at Queensbay Shopping Mall. Someone lost two tickets and my son picked them up. So my brother-in-law and I went in to see the movie. Funny thing happened. The person sitting to our right had to be called up by the usher mid-way as he had come in for an earlier show instead of his 4.00pm screening. What a joke!

The movie was run of the mill but the editing was quick and the sound effects was exceptionally good. Good to see Nicole Kidman in a nasty role for a change!

Came back yesterday at 3.45 pm. Slight shower along the way.

Home, sweet home!

God Bless. Amen.

Heartsong