This is the first time both me and CH go to Penang. First time passing though Penang bridge too! We were so excited and once we reached the main island of Penang, we were greated by a nice Twin-Tower alike condominium. Now I understand why the prices of property is Penang is so expensive. They have limited empty land. We head straight to Kek Lok Si Temple at Air Itam. It was a very hot and hazy day.

We were a bit disappointed with the place. We have to pay for parking fees, ride on the inclined train, and even when entering the pagoda area. I am fine, because they can use the money to renovate and upgrade the whole place. However, once we entered a praying area, a man kind of forcing us to buy incense from him to pray. How can he force us?

The whole place is undergoing major renovation. See the picture below, they are adding huge pillars around the statue. I think they will be adding roof above the huge Kuan Yin Statue.

It is quite fun walking around Kek Lok Si temple, it is like a maze. I like the picture of this particular mini pagoda.

Next is picture of me and my dear, with the huge pagoda at the background. They are also having renovation to this huge pagoda, but luckily they still allow us to enter. We paid RM2 per person!! People belief that climbing the stairs to the top of the pagoda will give you long life. So, we climbed up and pray at each level.

We did not go to Bukit Bendera, because the place was closed (for renovation??). Sad..

Stay tune for my next post on New World Park food court in Penang.

Every year during the Mid Autumn Festival, Kuantan people will gather at the famous Teluk Chempedak Beach, or also known as TC. You can see people of all ages, friends, families, and people from other states also flocked to the beach. ‘People sea, people mountain’ at the beach.

The best part of playing lantern at the beach is, we no need to worry about causing massive fire. Although playing lantern at the beach can be quite bad to the environment, I am sure Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan (MPK) will clean up the area the next day. That’s why Kuantan is one of the cleanest town in Malaysia.

Me and Shal Ling brought Zhi Yong to this beach. He was amazed by the number of people and the bright beach lit by colourful lantern. He was smiling whole night. HaHa..

Kuantan people can be quite creative, they bring their own branches and set up nice lantern. Clap clap clap to them!

There is one particular group, who burnt all their lantern before they left the beach. I wonder why they do that. They should have just leave it there for other people to admire.

Well, the most creative design for the night is the ‘Giant Crab’. Well, it may look like spider. It requires a great teamwork from a group of teenagers to come up with the masterpiece. Clap clap clap to them

All this picture were taken by my friend Choo Uei, using his newly bought Sony Alpha200. If you like those picture, you can check out his POO’s DevianArt.

Happy MoonCake Festival 2008!!

This is just a simple post to introduce Snowy. This dog belongs to my saudari KKX, who is now in Melbourne. Snowy is a mixture of Pomeranian and another breed of dog. The original breed of Pomeranian has a wedge-shaped head, just like fox.

This year, I have been taking care of Snowy for a few times, when my dear and her family is not in Kuantan. Initially I had difficulty to feed Snowy, but now I know the tips and tricks to feed.

Snowy can be quite ‘miang’ at some time, especially after missing me for more than a week. Snowy is indeed a very smart dog, always stay on guard, protecting its owner and family. However, Snowy can be easily deceived. HaHa..