Booking process
It was a bright, blue sky and small clouds kind of day. Majority of our booked buses required us to locate the bus station and inquire with multiple, different agencies (for the cheapest price). A printed receipt is anybody and everybody’s proof as confirmation. The receipt would reflect the specific seat assigned (at times, chosen by us). Tim and I would take turns having the window seat.
To get to Penang Island from Kuala Lumpur, we had crossed a beautiful bridge. From each side, left or right, you could see miles and miles of water. Once we were off of the bus, we had to select a taxi. Each time we call for a taxi, we are hoping for one who won’t rip us off. Once we got a taxi, the driver informed us of an Indian celebration. We love hearing events or holidays by locals. We take mental notes or on the phone. We later decided to visit the Indian community with hopes to learn and celebrate.
Accommodation
House of Journey Hostel & Guesthouse. This stay was definitely one for the books. Which I will explain further details in another post about our fifth bunk mate, mister or misses mouse. Our hostel location, was at a prime location. By night there were stalls opening up, red lanterns shining bright. We were in the center of all great attractions! Every place we wanted to visit was walking distance.
Food breakdown
Restaurants:
- Michelin rated* fried rice, tofu beef next door of our hostel
- Mexican restaurant (enchiladas)
- Wonton – first traditional bamboo noodle in northern Malaysia Michelin rated*
- Pizza + pasta, surprisingly tasty
Hawker Stalls:
- Food market: duck and rice, soup + much more that I can not remember
- Air Itam Sister Curry Mee – Michelin rated*
- Breakfast congee: Chok Kee Porridge Cafe
- Chai tea
Kek Lok Si’s Pagoda (Ban Pho Tar) Buddhist Temple. The temple was so fun. I had a lot of steps put in for the whole day. There are many areas to see, pathways, statues, design and architecture. There was a Pagoda to climb the steps for multiple levels with a outstanding view of the city and temple itself. From my memory, I could say at least 5 floors. There is a turtle pond. I happily fed the turtles spinach (purchased by someone selling it at the temple). It was a perfect, sunny day.
Below is small video compilation put together by Tim.
One of the last things Tim and I had on our list was Georgetown street murals. The murals had a vintage appearance. It was different by having a 3D element by having permanent real objects. Below is a timeline of the
Penang Street Art History
I’m sure there is plenty that Tim and I have missed but here is some snapshots I caught below.
Malaysia had a beautiful goodbye message from the universe. This the morning we left. Such a clear look that is quite the opposite from the night before. This is the street our hostel was on and we walked on each day during our visit in Penang.
Beyond Rose 
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