My first full day in Penang and what to do?
I fancy hiring a scooter to get around a bit with and then head out to Batu Ferringhi. Batu Ferringhi is where Mick normally stays when he’s here, and hopefully I’ll maybe try and visit the National Park for some good walking. Coming to Malaysia and Singapore it’s really very interesting to know where Mick goes on his travels and where he stays and then seeing them for myself and trying to imagine him here, it’s strange but interesting.
So Mick normally stays in Batu Ferringhi which by all accounts is a beach resort so I get myself a scooter after some negotiating and head out that way, the traffic is incredible getting out of the city but it doesn’t take too long really and eventually I arrive, just in time for lunch!
You've got to love this roundabout sculpture, it sure beats the cows we had!!
Telok Bahang right near the national park
Every now and then I fancy a western meal so find a nice little beach bar and treat myself to a very tasty tuna toastie and chips.
There doesn’t seem to be too much in Batu Ferringhi apart from the usual watersports although even that didn’t look like too much excitement, the guys running it didn’t seem to be too happy to be doing so to be honest!
I did manage to find the post office though for Mick although they didn’t have what he wanted so instead I headed off to find the National Park. Road signs don’t seem to be in abundance on Penang, I guess that’s the advantage of going somewhere by bus or on an organized tour, there’s always someone else letting you know when and where to get off.
After riding past the entrance only a couple of times (!) I finally realize it’s the National Park and not a hotel and register at the main office and head off on a walk. There are a couple of routes in the park - along the beaches or through the forest. I opted for the forest walk which was really nice, it was up and down and very sweaty in places but very enjoyable and I actually felt like I was getting some exercise for the first time this trip which was nice, I need to work off all the food I’m eating! I walked over to Turtle Beach not that there were any turtles there, spend a little bit of time looking around and taking pics before making the walk back. It’s a shame I didn’t have time to do the other walk as well but maybe another time……..there’s always something to come back for right?
Turtle Beach Penang National Park
By the way I am loving being back on a bike again even if it is a moped! ;-) Oh dear that’s not a good thing for my bank balance I don’t think!
A fishing community at Telok Bahang right near the park. I love the way they park their mopeds on the very rickedy pier out to the boats
This was a great insight into local life at Telok Bahang
While the men go fishing.........so do the ladies!
Back in Georgetown I headed to the local food stalls for dinner and then later got chatting to one of the other girls in the dorm and when the noise from the TV in the lounge area really got too much we went out for a couple of drinks before bed.
Christmas in Little India
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