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Day 1 @ Penang

May 4, 2009May 6, 2009 dixonthum

Drove back to Penang on 1 May 2009. Chee Fah joined us and he stayed at Oriental Hotel. Since Chee Fah was here, we got the chance to become tour guides to him and brought him to a few places and had some local delicacies all around the island.

Our first stop, dimsum at Zim Sum Restaurant (the one opposite KDU Penang). It’s quite cheap for dimsum. We only paid about RM37 for 5 person! That’s incredibly cheap cheap cheap!!!

Ghee Hiang was our next station. It’s a place where I never miss to drop-by to grab some local delights as souvenirs to family and friends back in KL. If you happen to be here, don’t miss there "tau sar pneah", "beh teh saw" and sesame oil.

This was the "Lifting Buddha" Temple. There was this Buddha statue that people pray upon. Usually, people would ask for a favour from the Buddha. If the Buddha grant the devotee’s request, he/she would be able to lift up the statue. It’s quite amazing to see some people are able to lift it, while some really couldn’t no matter how hard they tried.

Then, we drove to Pulau Tikus and dropped by this Reclining Buddha Temple. Look at the beautiful architecture there. This is a Siamese Buddhist Temple.

Right opposite the Reclining Buddha Temple, was the Burmese Buddhist Temple. Not sure what are the differences but they are just two different temples which looked the same to me! Hahaha!

Candid : It’s a BOY!!! (Look carefully)

Candid : Love Lane – Used to have a lot of couples and lovers "having affair" along this street??? No idea?!?!

The last temple that we visited was "Kek Lok Si Temple" which is a major attraction among local and foreign tourists. It’s like a must-visit place for everyone who travel to Penang. Actually, to me, as I have already localised myself to Penang (by marrying Mein, a Penangite), I feel quite weird taking photos around these tourist places… However, I still took out my courage and snapped all along the way from the start til the end… Never miss a chance to take photos with my Nokia 3110 Classic! I didn’t know that the photos taken with it can reach satisfactory level! Loved it!

Chee Fah & I posing in Kek Lok Si…

Dinner time, we had a bowl of assam laksa and laksa lemak at this stall which is located right at feet of the hill. Tasty! Especially the laksa lemak… yum yum! Missing it already…

A small cake-cutting ceremony at home for Mein’s father’s birthday-cum-Mother’s Day celebration… Cake from Bread History.

Pop quiz : How many temples did we visit in this one day?

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Horror in Pameran Filem Seram 2009 @ FINAS

April 26, 2009October 4, 2010 dixonthum

Just got back from Pameran Filem Seram 2009 in FINAS @ Jalan Pahang Kechil, a very small road leading into FINAS. This exhibition displayed a few types of "ghosts" featured in some local horror movies like ‘Congkak’, ‘Tohyol’, ‘Orang Minyak’, ‘Hantu Jepun’, ‘Chermin’ and etc. It’s theme really attracted myself. Furthermore, it is FREE! These "ghosts" were hidden in all corners around the gallery.

In this gallery, there is an archive where all local movies are kept. Photos of actors and actresses are kept and displayed here as well. The two-storey building is like a hidden treasure of the local movie industry. You can find various types of tools, utensils and machines used in film production. A gallery of awards won by veteran actors in numerous film festivals locally and internationally was displayed too.

There is also a mini theatre, where we watched ‘Susuk’. A staff there was kind enough to start the film specially for us and drinks were given to us too! Thanks to him!… We had a memorable experience there!

30 April 2009 – Update on FINAS details

Open on Tuesday – Sunday (9:00am to 5:00pm)

ENTRY FEE : FREE

GALERI PERFILEMAN
No. 3, Jalan Pahang Kecil,
Off Jalan Pahang,
53200 Kuala Lumpur.

Website : www.finas.gov.my

Tel/Fax : 03-4024 5722

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Mickey & Friends in NZX

December 4, 2008December 4, 2008 dixonthum

Mickey Mouse & friends are in NZX. Brought my family there and it was quite easy to find that place actually (despite some complains saying that the place is very remote and hidden).

A helpful map to NZX

I heard from the radio that the entrance to the Disney lantern show is FREE. So, I brought my whole family there. Parked my car in NZX with a cost of RM2. But it was quite convenient coz there were ample parking lots available.

There were also a lot of colourful and beautiful stalls leading us to the lantern area. Upon reaching the entrance, there was a long queue. I was like "Hmm… is there something free or what?!"… Checking out the counter, rupa-rupanya kena bayar!!! HUH? I thought it’s free!!?!!!

Coupons sold at RM10 per adults & RM5 per child. But the coupons can be used to purchase selected items there. So, it’s ok lah…

There were beautiful lanterns and figurine (big statues) of Disney characters and me, being myself, transformed into a kid there – just like when I was in HK Disneyland. Haha! Quite embarrassing but what to do?

The group of lanterns I like the most was the one which features all the main characters of Disney – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy & Goofy.

We used 2 of our coupons to purchase this picture.

6 coupons for 6 person

Sweet memory with my family… and had an enjoyable time there. The RM60 was worth it! ~ Not only to see the lanterns but the precious time to be with my family. And btw, we used our balance 4 coupons to purchase an umbrella (3 coupons) and a cup (1 coupons).

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Shortlisted in Reviewed! Contest

August 1, 2008November 11, 2010 dixonthum

Four of my posts, which are in Avenue 299, have been shortlisted in the Reviewed! Contest by allMalaysia.info (The Star)

View them here : http://contests.thestar.com.my/travelmy/entries.asp

My “nominated” posts are : (Click to view)

1) A Visit to KL Bird Park

2) My Trip to Kuantan

3) Exploring Cameron Highlands

4) My Return to Templer’s Park

Let’s pray for the best to come!

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My Return to Templer’s Park

June 8, 2008June 9, 2008 dixonthum

It has been a very long time I have not been to Templer’s Park. I still remember it was a usual place for my friends and I to venture during the scouts time. So fast, it was more than 10 years ago!!! Ouch!

The return brought back a lot of memories to me. That’s so fascinating! Unbelievable… 10 years!

As usual, my father who loves this kind of places, led us to the waterfall spot. With all the food and picnic utensils in hand, we walk our way happily, struggling to get rid of leeches and mosquitoes.

Reaching the waterfall was so fruitful and it was indeed still very beautiful and scenic. What more?! Let’s party!!! We cleaned up the camp spot and my father started the fire for BBQ. At the meantime, we jumped into the cool water and relaxed.

I was very glad to see the water is very clear and grateful that the cleanliness there was still in order. Thank you so much for everyone whom has been doing their part in keeping the nature healthy and clean.

Yay!!! Let’s go to the waterfall…