Thursday, July 14, 2011

PEARL OF THE ORIENT

Crepes Cottage along Gurney
A week ago on a working visit to the island i rediscovered some gems in and around the city. From a stroll along Gurney Drive to a long morning walk at the Penang Botanical Gardens revealed some beautiful natural as well as man-made jewels.
A section of Gurney Drive in the evening
Parallel and adjacent to Gurney are the two famous Thai,Wat Chaiyanangalaram and Burmese ,DhammlkaramaTemples.The temples have additional structures built throughout the years and are still very popular attractions and worship places.
Chee Cheong Fun
Orange salute

Breakfast stalls in Pulau Tikus


In and around Pulau Tikus market there are many breakfast goodies from chee cheong fun to apom in its different styles.Be early or else most ready made cakes will be sold out!

The wonderfully landscaped Botanical Gardens is a must visit.Go early in the morning and stroll amongst the moss-covered pathways taking in the flower fragrances and the whisps of fresh pure air.
A Spiritual reminder

Giant Amazon Lilies
Nature's Cannonballs
A picture of a clan's jetty
A new generation inherits the heritage of Penang!

 

Ready for the next generation






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