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Book was given by XiaoTing before she left for US. But was left aside. Till the recent Malaysia trip, thot it would be good to have a book to accompany me.
Those that are in my FB knows that I'm recently into this Mafia War game. Coincidently, Patterson is writing abt a Mafia Boss. But strange, it took longer than expected to finish the book.
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Sightseeing & Shopping
Malacca
Our hotel is walking distance to Jonker Street. Like our boutique hotel, the street reflects the Malacca Baba-Nyonya culture. A lot of cravings around. The street looks very different in the day & night. Night time, you will see the pasar malam along the street. But we weren't very lucky that night; everytime we stepped on the street, it starts to rain. The rain makes the shopping difficult.
Also walking distance from the hotel is the Christ Church & St John's Fort.
Those that are daring and brave enough, can take pictures with the snakes and chameleon.
Penang
Penang Hill
Taking the very sloooow cable up the Penang Hill. Very windy.
蝙蝠大伯公庙
It's near the Penang Hill. A small little temple. Like it's name, there are bats in the temple.
Kek Lok Si (极乐寺)
Climb a lots of stairs to see the big Guan Yin. Luckily there's cable car to the highest point.
Pasar Malam
Along the streets where The Ship is. If you are thinking of getting AAA imitation of gucci, prada or chanel, this is where you should go. Looks like the reaaal ones. But remember to bargain! Royston bought a Coke turning lamp. You will get to see it when we move to our new home.
Ipoh
Kellies Castle
Built by a Scottish, William Kellie Smith, but never stay in it before. There are hidden tunnel, rooms and stairs.
The house is filled with mysteries and ghost stories for many years. Partly might be due to the strange illnesses that got to the William. Or it could be the because the house was never completed. People says Williams is still roaming ard the corridors. As if it's not scary enough, they put up notices like this.
The British's pot of gold comes from the plantation that he owned. From the top of his castle, he could oversee all his plantation. Fantanstic view! But not everyone will be able to see... haha... because there's no railings built around. Those that are afraid of heights won't be able to enjoy the magnificent view.
Ling Sen Tong & Nan Tian Dong (灵仙岩和南天洞）
Amusingly, a buddhist temple and a taoist temple built side by side.
Pasar Malam
It's near our hotel actually, within walking distance. It's expensive and they hardly barge to your bargaining. In my opinion, not worth going.
Genting
We arrived rather late. Nothing much was done. Too late to pay for the Theme Park. And not enough cash to play in the casino. Din even take any pictures. Bored.
But I was glad that I got the christmas presents for my beloved friends.
Malacca
Our hotel is walking distance to Jonker Street. Like our boutique hotel, the street reflects the Malacca Baba-Nyonya culture. A lot of cravings around. The street looks very different in the day & night. Night time, you will see the pasar malam along the street. But we weren't very lucky that night; everytime we stepped on the street, it starts to rain. The rain makes the shopping difficult.
Also walking distance from the hotel is the Christ Church & St John's Fort.
Those that are daring and brave enough, can take pictures with the snakes and chameleon.
Penang
Penang Hill
Taking the very sloooow cable up the Penang Hill. Very windy.
蝙蝠大伯公庙
It's near the Penang Hill. A small little temple. Like it's name, there are bats in the temple.
Kek Lok Si (极乐寺)
Climb a lots of stairs to see the big Guan Yin. Luckily there's cable car to the highest point.
Pasar Malam
Along the streets where The Ship is. If you are thinking of getting AAA imitation of gucci, prada or chanel, this is where you should go. Looks like the reaaal ones. But remember to bargain! Royston bought a Coke turning lamp. You will get to see it when we move to our new home.
Ipoh
Kellies Castle
Built by a Scottish, William Kellie Smith, but never stay in it before. There are hidden tunnel, rooms and stairs.
The house is filled with mysteries and ghost stories for many years. Partly might be due to the strange illnesses that got to the William. Or it could be the because the house was never completed. People says Williams is still roaming ard the corridors. As if it's not scary enough, they put up notices like this.
The British's pot of gold comes from the plantation that he owned. From the top of his castle, he could oversee all his plantation. Fantanstic view! But not everyone will be able to see... haha... because there's no railings built around. Those that are afraid of heights won't be able to enjoy the magnificent view.
Ling Sen Tong & Nan Tian Dong (灵仙岩和南天洞）
Amusingly, a buddhist temple and a taoist temple built side by side.
Pasar Malam
It's near our hotel actually, within walking distance. It's expensive and they hardly barge to your bargaining. In my opinion, not worth going.
Genting
We arrived rather late. Nothing much was done. Too late to pay for the Theme Park. And not enough cash to play in the casino. Din even take any pictures. Bored.
But I was glad that I got the christmas presents for my beloved friends.
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Lodging
Budget is tight. So lodging is ...
Malacca - The Baba House
As the name suggests, the hotel reflects the baba culture.
I dare say this is the scariest hotel that I'd ever stayed in. Wait till you see our room! We were staying on the 2nd floor. In that stretch of corridor, there's probably 4 rooms, but 3 rooms are not-in-service, ours happen to be the last one on that corridor....
Penang - 1926 Heritage Hotel
Maybe the first one was too scary. This one was much better. At least the lighting is bright enough.
Our room even has a balcony overseeing the swimming pool.
Ipoh - Hotel Excelsior
The best hotel for this trip. Finally a decent hotel. And out of the so many hotels, they serve the best breakfast.
Genting - First World Hotel
Think it's the cheapest in Genting. The rest are self-explantory.
Budget is tight. So lodging is ...
Malacca - The Baba House
As the name suggests, the hotel reflects the baba culture.
I dare say this is the scariest hotel that I'd ever stayed in. Wait till you see our room! We were staying on the 2nd floor. In that stretch of corridor, there's probably 4 rooms, but 3 rooms are not-in-service, ours happen to be the last one on that corridor....
Penang - 1926 Heritage Hotel
Maybe the first one was too scary. This one was much better. At least the lighting is bright enough.
Our room even has a balcony overseeing the swimming pool.
Ipoh - Hotel Excelsior
The best hotel for this trip. Finally a decent hotel. And out of the so many hotels, they serve the best breakfast.
Genting - First World Hotel
Think it's the cheapest in Genting. The rest are self-explantory.
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Food
18 Dec - Malacca
Bak Ku Teh for Lunch.
Royston cast his vote for the trip to the Bak Ku Teh. Their Bak Ku Teh is the brown base herbal type. And it not only a Bak Ku Teh, it's a all-in-1 pot. Other than pork ribs, it has meat balls, fen chang (intestines), blah blah blah...
Chicken Rice Balls for Dinner.
蔡澜's standee is every where, advertising the infamous Chicken Rice Balls. Frankly, nothing so great abt the balls. Royston dun really fancy them. In fact, I think 娥姨 make better ones. The balls are not even cheap to begin with!
19 & 20 Dec - Penang
The forgotten A&W and Baskin Robin at a stopover before we hit Penang.
The 9-year Joanna has never seen A&W in Singapore. My god, how long have A&W left us? What I missed most is the root beer float & curly fries.
I laughed at how they spell ice-cream but realised that was due to their language. Baskin Robin is something that I can't resist even when I'm full. Can they re-asses coming back to Singapore pleasseee?
Dinner at The Ship
It's Royston's Birthday! So Jo planned a dinner at the restaurant. Though the logo and the name is the same, I dunno if the restaurant is the same as the one at Shaw.
But the food is definitely not on the same level.
Like what the signboard says, "The Best Steak in Town" - only the steak is best. Royston and Jo ordered Fried Spring Chicken. The picture on the menu sure looks big, juicy and delicious. I missed taking the shot of their faces when the dishes are served. We thought it should be called Fried Spring Chick... haha... not big enough to be chicken.
Chay Kway Teow!
Yeah.... I vote for this one. I can't really explain in words the different between Penang Chay Kway Teow and Singapore Chay Kway Teow. But it's simply NICE.
The rest of the food is so-so and isn't worth writing.
21 Dec - Ipoh
Ipoh dun have nice food too... The only better food that we had is probably the Hotel Excelsior's breakfast.
22 Dec - Genting
Been to Genting a few times, it's the first time I go canteen for food. Think it's for staff. Can't remember what the name, just know it's beside the Old Town cafeteria. Their roast chicken & roast duck is tasty. If you are running out of $$, maybe you can try here.
2nd time (since 2006) at the First World Cafe for breakfast. The situation din improved. Long queues every where. Pastries & Bread are served in plastic storage drawers. Cooked food that is on the warmer is not warm, and it's topped up by pouring food into the metal tin on the warmer, instead of replacing the whole tin. It's like feeding pigs. Sure make me lose my appetite.
23 Dec - Leaving Genting & gng back to Singapore, passing by Johore
Bamboo Rice + A&W root beer float for lunch
We stop at the highway on the way down to buy the bamboo rice. I like the rice, smells good. Found a place to sit down for lunch. Went to buy root beer float from A&W. The service at the counter is sooooo slow... and while waiting, we conspire with the idea of smuggling the mugs home. haha...
Sizzling Rock for Dinner
This is in Johore already. The restaurant is in Jusco shopping center. I remember I used to go Hot Stone at Clarke Quay, the concept is the same, but the price is doubled as compared to this one.
18 Dec - Malacca
Bak Ku Teh for Lunch.
Royston cast his vote for the trip to the Bak Ku Teh. Their Bak Ku Teh is the brown base herbal type. And it not only a Bak Ku Teh, it's a all-in-1 pot. Other than pork ribs, it has meat balls, fen chang (intestines), blah blah blah...
Chicken Rice Balls for Dinner.
蔡澜's standee is every where, advertising the infamous Chicken Rice Balls. Frankly, nothing so great abt the balls. Royston dun really fancy them. In fact, I think 娥姨 make better ones. The balls are not even cheap to begin with!
19 & 20 Dec - Penang
The forgotten A&W and Baskin Robin at a stopover before we hit Penang.
The 9-year Joanna has never seen A&W in Singapore. My god, how long have A&W left us? What I missed most is the root beer float & curly fries.
I laughed at how they spell ice-cream but realised that was due to their language. Baskin Robin is something that I can't resist even when I'm full. Can they re-asses coming back to Singapore pleasseee?
Dinner at The Ship
It's Royston's Birthday! So Jo planned a dinner at the restaurant. Though the logo and the name is the same, I dunno if the restaurant is the same as the one at Shaw.
But the food is definitely not on the same level.
Like what the signboard says, "The Best Steak in Town" - only the steak is best. Royston and Jo ordered Fried Spring Chicken. The picture on the menu sure looks big, juicy and delicious. I missed taking the shot of their faces when the dishes are served. We thought it should be called Fried Spring Chick... haha... not big enough to be chicken.
Chay Kway Teow!
Yeah.... I vote for this one. I can't really explain in words the different between Penang Chay Kway Teow and Singapore Chay Kway Teow. But it's simply NICE.
The rest of the food is so-so and isn't worth writing.
21 Dec - Ipoh
Ipoh dun have nice food too... The only better food that we had is probably the Hotel Excelsior's breakfast.
22 Dec - Genting
Been to Genting a few times, it's the first time I go canteen for food. Think it's for staff. Can't remember what the name, just know it's beside the Old Town cafeteria. Their roast chicken & roast duck is tasty. If you are running out of $$, maybe you can try here.
2nd time (since 2006) at the First World Cafe for breakfast. The situation din improved. Long queues every where. Pastries & Bread are served in plastic storage drawers. Cooked food that is on the warmer is not warm, and it's topped up by pouring food into the metal tin on the warmer, instead of replacing the whole tin. It's like feeding pigs. Sure make me lose my appetite.
23 Dec - Leaving Genting & gng back to Singapore, passing by Johore
Bamboo Rice + A&W root beer float for lunch
We stop at the highway on the way down to buy the bamboo rice. I like the rice, smells good. Found a place to sit down for lunch. Went to buy root beer float from A&W. The service at the counter is sooooo slow... and while waiting, we conspire with the idea of smuggling the mugs home. haha...
Sizzling Rock for Dinner
This is in Johore already. The restaurant is in Jusco shopping center. I remember I used to go Hot Stone at Clarke Quay, the concept is the same, but the price is doubled as compared to this one.
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Pre-Trip Withdrawal Symptom
I din know I could tahan 6 days in Malaysia.
Firstly, with all the scary stories abt Malaysia, my dad never like the idea of us gng Malaysia, even when it's a family trip or only to Johore, not to mention this is a 6-day trip. I guess he must be very worried the whole time when we were there. I even tried to introduce to my parents the people that will be gng on this trip with me, warning Jo to behave himself before hand.
Secondly, I din want to waste $$... Recently, I became very conscious abt my expenditure as our new home is ready soon and many costs will start kicking in. Besides, my resolution for the year was not to travel. And most importantly to me, scenery such as temples, mountains and etc, in Malaysia failed to impressed me (since I'd been to China countless times). The food is so-so. Their fashion isn't my taste.... If I could choose, I would rather save the $, to go somewhere else more exciting. omg, wat have I signed up for?
The sole reason that I was there, it's because it's Royston's Birthday, and I din want to disappoint him when he so wanted to go.
The Trip Starts
Itinerary:
Singapore-Malacca-Penang-Ipoh-Genting-Singapore
Planner cum Driver
Introducing the Ah-Beng driver.... Jo. All thanks to him, planning the whole trip and being our only driver for the whole trip.
Inventory Officer
From nail-clipper, toothpicks, tissue paper to mask... Yin Yin has everything.
GPS
This special GPS needs time to warm up, and will malfunction early in the morning and every time she is hungry.
Back-up GPS
Driver got to activate the back-up when the GPS is not working.
I din know I could tahan 6 days in Malaysia.
Firstly, with all the scary stories abt Malaysia, my dad never like the idea of us gng Malaysia, even when it's a family trip or only to Johore, not to mention this is a 6-day trip. I guess he must be very worried the whole time when we were there. I even tried to introduce to my parents the people that will be gng on this trip with me, warning Jo to behave himself before hand.
Secondly, I din want to waste $$... Recently, I became very conscious abt my expenditure as our new home is ready soon and many costs will start kicking in. Besides, my resolution for the year was not to travel. And most importantly to me, scenery such as temples, mountains and etc, in Malaysia failed to impressed me (since I'd been to China countless times). The food is so-so. Their fashion isn't my taste.... If I could choose, I would rather save the $, to go somewhere else more exciting. omg, wat have I signed up for?
The sole reason that I was there, it's because it's Royston's Birthday, and I din want to disappoint him when he so wanted to go.
The Trip Starts
Itinerary:
Singapore-Malacca-Penang-Ipoh-Genting-Singapore
Planner cum Driver
Introducing the Ah-Beng driver.... Jo. All thanks to him, planning the whole trip and being our only driver for the whole trip.
Inventory Officer
From nail-clipper, toothpicks, tissue paper to mask... Yin Yin has everything.
GPS
This special GPS needs time to warm up, and will malfunction early in the morning and every time she is hungry.
Back-up GPS
Driver got to activate the back-up when the GPS is not working.
