Floods and landslides hit Penang on our second-day stay over the Hari Raya week. The downpour was the “echo” from the tropical storm in Vietnam. The sun was hidden behind the thick rainclouds. The sky was gloomy and it rained cats and dogs whole day. It was a bad time for travellers like us.
Boring boring boring!!! zzzz On the first day of the “echo”, the weather was so stormy that I thought it was dangerous to drive!
Fortunately, the weather turned better with only intermittent rain and occasional drizzle on the third day of our stay. The three men featured in the signboard are Malaysia opposition leaders. The third man from the left is Anwar Ibrahim, who says that he can overtake the Malaysia government. ^^
Driving along the sea side. The tide was very high, almost reaching the road level. I wonder if this road has ever flooded. In 2004, Penang suffered the highest number of fatalities in Malaysia from the deadly Indian Ocean Tsunami.
Kek Lok Si (means “Temple of Supreme Bliss”) is reputedly the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia. The finely-crafted temple is staggered on the hillside overlooking Air Itam. We walked up the hill to Kek Lok Si many years ago. The temple is really beautiful. From far, we could see scaffolding around Kek Lok Si. Apparently, it is under refurbishment now.
“Winning is about think one step ahead.” I still wonder what does that got to do with the two “children” hanging on the advertisement signboard.
“Bank on us to see beyond.” So it’s all about that? Cute. Hope the “children” don’t fall onto the road. @_@
If every driver could smile like him, I guess there would be fewer impatient drivers around. ^^
I must speak first. I think it looks fake but I didn’t paste the statue of Liberty into the photo! And I don’t know why the roof has traces of blue on it. Spotted this mini version of the Liberty at Pinang Fisherman Wharf restaurant along the seaside. She is cool! So, not only France and the U.S have it; Penang has The Liberty too!! XD
The shower stopped in the evening. By the time we reached Batu Ferringhi, the sun was going down. Beautiful sunset view. Batu Ferringhi has the most famous stretch of beach in Penang. There are many hotels and resorts and even condomiums built in this touristy area, overlooking the sea from the hilltop.
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At least you got to see the beautiful sunset. It was not a total loss.
Woo…
the weather is currently like that too right?
Drive carefully this weekend ya?
Hope the weather will be much better~
Ermm, the “children”…why their parent let them play on the billboard?
Haiz….hehehe..
Lucky you reached the beach at the right time when the rain had stopped. I think now it also rain quite frequently in Penang
Rain can be a pain.
The last photo is fantastic. Good job! Really like it a lot
@Zara: I guess so. It has been raining everyday in Singapore too. A Bad weather for travelling. zzz And I even saw 3 accidents on an expressway while going back home yesterday. Rainy day = more accidents. =S
@leafless: Perhaps. =)
@Borneo Falcon: Ya I think so too. Cos even Singapore has been raining for days.
@Mark H: Ya that’s true if we are tourists!
@Tianhong: Thanks! Enhanced by Photoshop. ^_-
“So, not only France and the U.S have it; Penang has The Liberty too!! XD”
The more countries that have Lady Liberty, the better. I remember seeing her in Tiananmen Square, not too long ago.
@Chuck: Libery at Tiananmen Sq?! I didn’t know that! Wonder when we will see Lady Liberty in Singapore! LOL!!
hmmmm..it seem that Penang also not a state that cover with tall building..it seem no different form East Malaysia
@TNH: Penang is a very small island with some tall buildings, and many are quite new. I only posted a few photos here so it’s quite hard to tell. However, from what I see, I don’t think there are many tall buildings in cities of West Malaysia except KL. I don’t know about East Malaysia, never been there before. But one thing for sure, Singapore has many tall buildings cos lack of land. XD
So nice to see those pictures of Penang. Make me have a kind of “homesick” feeling.. =)
@Moon: huh? U from Penang? =)
Haha..that is for sure..Singapore is many times well develop than Malaysia although Malaysia Gov not admit that…
hey eunice, you came over to Penang! but too bad for the bad weather. but i am sure that won’t stop you from eating Penang’s good food! *slurp* btw, did you meet up with any blogger in Penang
Here’s a picture of her, before she was dismantled by the authorities:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Tiananmen_Square_protests.jpg
hi eunice, i was here again,….i was surprise what these two children climbing the the signboard? i cant figure out, is there real people or what?
i’m also worried of those kids. i hope they won’t fall off. it’s too irritating when you travel and then it suddenly rained…
hi sis, that statue of liberty is cute…there’s also a motel here with the statue on top of the building. the last picture is fantastic. it’s really an art.
Bad weather hit Penang again yesterday. Saw the stormy sea at Pantai Bersih picture in The Star today. So much different for the picture that I took when I was there two weeks ago. Check out the pics at http://peteformation.blogspot.com/2008/10/haruan-snakehead-sang-yee-hunting-at.html
hehe. i like the sign board =P
i dont like traveling when its raining. but what’s good is that the rain stopped in the evening for that beautiful sunset shot.
@TNH: No comment on that. LOL =P But Malaysia is big, has natural resources, good food, nice sceneries, got oil!! XD
@Mei-wah: nope didn’t meet up any blogger but coincidentally met a blogger from UK in a shopping mall in Singapore just now!
@Chuck: Oh I think I ever saw that before on TV. That was really a long time ago. Thanks for sharing!
@dede: They are fake one! Do they look real? Cos one blogger also thought they are real children!! LOL
@idealpinkrose: OMG do they look real? They are fake! =P They r just part of the ad signboard!! =D
@allinkorea: yeah we stopped by the roadside just to take a pic of this little Liberty statue.
@peteformation: So serous? Luckily we cancelled our trip to Penang next week. It has been raining in Singapore these few days too. The monsoon season is here…
@Irvine: LOL! N many thought they are real children in the pic! =_=”
@dong ho: Yeah raining is a pain for tourists!
heyy its really really a coincidence to meet you there..never expected that…anyway nice meeting you…could meet up again on saturday if you want..
eunice ; oh ho,…did he inform you that he will be in Singapore or dis he know that you are Singaporean? i ust wonder how good yuo are on recognizing people, even once and photo some more?
i think there is no amount of rain, storm, cyclone, hurricane, tornado and any other natural catastrophe that can stop you eunice, from making one boring journey into an interesting voyage!
even with the “echo” storm fluttering around your way, we were still able to learn good insights about Penang with your eyes!
Cheers…
Hi Eunice (a beautiful Portuguese name to be found on the other side of the world:))! The weather might be awful, but the post is quite interesting and the blog is great! Loved to have landed here!
Have a great weekend!
hahaha…it’s funny to see that liberty..
Nice blogs… the places you visit are quiet intereting..
@Chee wei: yeah! fated one hehehehe
@spoolartist: hehe I m just trying my best, though I know u r one of the best here. =D
@Trotter: U mean Eunice is a Portugese name? I didn’t know that! Thanks for landing here.
@Ivana: ya ya surprised to see Lady Liberty in Penang too! XD
@Edumar Fabroa: Thank you.