The temple gods.
A part of the ceremonies, with the Hindu holy man presiding.
Smashing the coconut.
Fixing the charm in the car.Suitably protected, we set off for the day's activities. The first port of call was the Penang Flower Show (Pesta Bunga Penang). The day was hot and steamy, and consequently, the Finns wilted relatively quickly, especially Thomas, who is no fan of tropical temperatures.
Thomas trying to keep off the sun.
After the Pesta, it was time to look for something to eat.
As with all Penangites, Elks Street is extemely picky about food; everyone has an opinion and only the best is good enough. If you want oriental street food, the best place in the world in Penang, but whose Curry Mee, Char Kway Teow or Wantan Mee is best is always open to debate.
Thomas trying to keep off the sun.After the Pesta, it was time to look for something to eat.
As with all Penangites, Elks Street is extemely picky about food; everyone has an opinion and only the best is good enough. If you want oriental street food, the best place in the world in Penang, but whose Curry Mee, Char Kway Teow or Wantan Mee is best is always open to debate.
In the food court. Thomas still feeling the heat.The pudding was Ais Kacang, which cooled everyone down and is an Elks Street favourite.
Making Ais Kacang.
The final product.
Later it was time to set off for Sungai Petani to see how Po-Po was doing. The journey was broken by a stop at Khuan-Hoong's workplace, GearMech, and the Snake Temple.
Tourists heading towards the Snake Temple. (From left to right, Kwan, the Cambodian maid, Henry, H-M.)
Making Ais Kacang.
The final product.Later it was time to set off for Sungai Petani to see how Po-Po was doing. The journey was broken by a stop at Khuan-Hoong's workplace, GearMech, and the Snake Temple.
Tourists heading towards the Snake Temple. (From left to right, Kwan, the Cambodian maid, Henry, H-M.)
A burning joss stick in front of the temple.
There really are snakes inthe Snake Temple.
A door to...
Penang traffic.
There really are snakes inthe Snake Temple.
A door to...On the way to Sungai Petani we were confronted with an all-to-familiar sight - a traffic jam.
On my first visit to Penang, I fell in love with the city (and not just one of its citizens). Yet, development has been such that visiting Georgetown is no longer so attractive: too much time is spent in traffic; there has beeb uncontrolled building of high-rises; and the humanity of the city has been sacrificed at the altar of motorisation and modernisation.
On my first visit to Penang, I fell in love with the city (and not just one of its citizens). Yet, development has been such that visiting Georgetown is no longer so attractive: too much time is spent in traffic; there has beeb uncontrolled building of high-rises; and the humanity of the city has been sacrificed at the altar of motorisation and modernisation.
Penang traffic.
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