Penang Trip '08 by the Brotherhood

As promised earlier, I here present the the post of Penang trip '08.

It all started a few week before the trip where Joshua and I decided to go to Penang together with Jon and my younger brother Bronson.

1st Day 2/1/08

Casey brought Jon to my house and we went to have breakfast at a nearby kopitiam. I remembered all of us had Pork Noodles for breakfast. Moments later, Casey left We moved out from KL in the late morning which is around 11am+. Our transportation for the trip is Joshua's Mercz-E Class. I drove all the way up to Ipoh from Subang. We had a pit stop at Rawang to get "something" and then proceed straight up to Ipoh as our 2nd pit stop. We dropped Fili at her house and then went to have a tea break at one of Ipoh's famous restaurant.

We then headed for Penang as Joshua drove exactly 1 hour to reach there. We talked crap, brag jokes and sang along the radio all the way while having some very bored times in the car. By the time we reached Penang, it was around 5pm+ - 6pm. Surprisingly we manage to find Miss Jocelyn's house easily as it was just by the main road. I think we gave her a surprise when we appeared in front of her doorstep.

It was the 2nd time to me meeting Jocie. She look prettier compared to the 1st time I met her at KL. Brons and Jon were just the 1st time while Joshua...I don't know :P Hahahaha! We then chatted with Mr. Yong for quite sometime as he needs to see and evaluate our characteristics where every father will do as the daughter is going out with 4 guys. So, we had a wonderful time talking to him. He is a very kind, understanding and generous man! I respect :)

From then on, Jocie became our tour guide for the entire trip. Our 1st destination was Gurney Drive to have our dinner as everyone is starving. I think its around late 7pm - 8m+ after we parked the car. So here is a pic proving the time is right!

There are several photos while we were having dinner but my connection really sucks! So I think I'm too lazy to upload them but to re upload this pic of brather Lee.

"The Juice is worth the squeeze eh!"

After having a wonderful dinner of famous Penang dishes, we headed to Gurney Plaza to shop! Me and Joshua bought something from Padini Concept Store. While heading back towards the car, we've taken several group photos.

Jon said he looks like a retard in this pic



Everyone in the picture, "say T"

Obviously there are more photos taken, but its not essential to post them in. We then toke off to Batu Feringghi to buy DVDs. On the way, this happened.....,

From left, Masked Rider and......Bug eye~~



Wow! Queen BEE!!!

Penang sells the cheapest DVD among KL and Ipoh. They have lots of variety from the biggest hit blockbuster to the lamest movies. The shortest series to the most happening ones. From English shows to Chinese shows. Joshua bought the most, choosing and taking the DVD's like nobody's business. Me and Brons took series, I bought SmallVille and he's was South Park.

Here we have some negotiation to get even more Discounts ($%)

Later, we went to the beach to hear some waves crashing sound and breathe the night sea breeze. We found a hut without noticing it belongs to hotel Golden Sands by the Shang's. Anyways, we sat down there to chill and chat. Jokes from everyone were told and laughter filled the area. Then it comes to the Climax, Jon telling the horror tale that 'based on a true story', Mi Hyung!! Its such a waste that we were unable to capture the reaction of Jocie's after hearing the story (sorrie Jocie). Next was the 'Ten Big Pink Ping Pong Balls' by Jon again. This story was long, I think it took him around 10 - 15 mins to finish the tale. We wanted to drag him towards the sea and dumped him there. Sad to say we were unable to do it due to his humongous body and his incredible strength were not even 3 guys can handle. It literally BORED us for the entire time. Several pic which are worth posting were already posted up. To an addition, here's another one...

Brotherhood & Miss fRaGiLe '08

The day ended around 2am. Jocie's family was so generous for letting us stay at their condominium @ Gelugor called SunnyVille. It was a presidential suit! Thanks to Yong family once again!

2nd Day 3/1/08

Woke up around 9am. Reached Jocie's home around 10.30am. We walked towards the temple somewhere opposite her house. There are 2 temples of the same god but in different position. They is a standing buddha and opposite is the sleeping buddha. Both buddhas are so huge! Gigantic!

Outside the standing buddha's temple. Here is one of the many statues they have.

Inside the temple of the sleeping buddha.

Jon is a very faithful believer of Buddhism. He made prayers and thanks giving in both temples. I can only say "Sorry buddha, me, Brons and Joshua are from a different religion. Visiting you was nice! :)"

Lunch was the next agenda. We had nice Assam Laksa. Famous among Penangnians, Thanks to Jocie we were able to have them..yum yum! Jon tried Kwai Lin Gou for the 1st time, some Chinese remedy jelly is said to be made from tortoises. Very healthy wo...

I didn't take us long to finish up our lunch. The beach at the same place we went the night before is were we carried out our water sports activity. It took Joshua and Brons quite some time to negotiate with ABU! the manager of his own business by the beach providing water sports services. While they were talking, Jon taken this picture (actually there are more than this)....

I get to take a picture with Jocie, only the both of us :P

At last, they came into a conclusion. RM90 for Para sailing, Banana Boat ride x2 rounds and Jet Ski. Its freaking cheap compared to my recent visit during CNY.

Incoming!!! Josh and Jo landing...

Me gearing-up to FLY. Brons??..can't see..

Too bad we were unable to take pics of us riding the Banana Boat and Jet Ski. At once, we almost overturned the Banana Boat. It was scary...Sorry for being such a jackass.. We raced with our powerful Jet Ski. Me and Jon manage to get the Red one. Its a brand new unit while the others are yellow. The older units. There was a Black one. The outlook has already shown its power! That specific one is for Abu to chase us if we went too far or tries to escape. He said the CC was 2 times the one we ride. Overall, I liked Jet Ski most and followed by the sailing in the air! Its like as if I was flying. My favorite moment!

Right after soaking in salt water, we entered the Hotel/Resort's compound for R&R and wash up. Jon approached 2 hot chicks (Ain't that sad, Jon) for a water volley ball game. All of them went into the pool except me. I had to look after our valuables and most importantly take their pics :) A little sacrifice from having fun.

Jocie attempting to serve the ball!
+ Oil (Jia You), Jo!

What a tiring day. huh... We headed back to our Presidential Suit with Jocie. Took shower and dress up nicely for a fine dining. Queen's Bay Mall is just around the neighborhood from SunnyVille. I think around 5-10mins drive. Joshua bought a lot of clothing in there. Levi's, edc & topman. The rest bought McD's snacks cause everyone was really hungry. Just a short walk in the mall, we shot right straight up to QE II near the jetty. I would rather call it a pub than a diner. Now here is where we meet up with Jo's friends. Interesting people after the ice was broken. We start telling tales from KL, jokes of the pope & ah Seng and Mi Hyung story. P. Sober aka Pey Yau (Wei Jin) was the bomb!!! He's damn 'pey' after he had 2 glass of Tiger. He even got stunned after hearing Mi Hyung! LOL, funniest moment with them back then.

Before we depart, lets have a group photo to remember this day.
1st left: P. Sober flying alr

To be surprise, Wei Jin's car number plate was PEY ####. Its has the exact spelling that spells "pey yau". They guys suggested for pool cause among us, Jon was the best player. Mana tau, to find out that P. Sober was the Champ!
Jo was a beginner for pool, her tutor before was Wei Jin. Now I think Josh can take over from here on... :P

I was her challenger! Josh can't interfere but only tutoring. Hehehe!

Its late after pool. The whole center waited for us to finish the game before closing up. We sent Jocie back and we headed back to have a good nite rest too. It was also around 2am++ before sleep.

3 day 4/1/08 ~ Final Day

Days pass by like seconds. Not realizing it was already the final day. Low in cash & energy. Tired and sleepy as we woke up around the same time. Its just I don't understand why Jon was on our bed (me and Brons) the next morning half naked. Luckily I wasn't sleeping in the middle. Honestly, I don't know what Brons and he did for the night. Josh was the one who caught them side by side. Eeeewww...!!

After brunch, we headed to youth park instead of going to Golden Sand Resort for Jon to play basketball with some chick he met at the pool yesterday (Jon, does it feels even worse now?). He was so upset and he got himself stuck in the slide just like several years ago at KFC Subang.

History repeats

"Help! Help! call the fire department!!"

"My Friend is STUCK!!"

Amazing Race to the top! Let see who can climb up 1st. I manage to reach the top 1st, but thats just my palm. KEKEKEKE...Cheating, shhh~~~

Yatta!!
Brotherhood '08



Lets take a group photo

Ouch, Grrhhhh!!! It hurts.. Reflexology!
Josh : Don't step on the back ones. It causes the pain. Careful guys!
I was like: Sure or not? All seems to be the same wan. PAINFUL!!!!!!!
Jo: I can't tahan anymore. Very painful. eeee!
Me & Jon : Piggy back her Josh! Be a Man. No, be a SPARTAN!

And there he goes, a mighty Spartan doing his training!

Just look at Josh, so strong and mighty. Jo is in safe arms.
Don't look at me, I'm falling... ouch!

What a great experience. It really makes a difference after walking through the torturing path. I felt energetic and my feet were not so stiff as before. We even get to know a teacher from Aussie called Haley. She was friendly. Also a very brave woman to be traveling alone. We had some famous 'Ubat' cendol of Penang at the town area. Its very well known to the locals according to Jocie. Just like ours in Subang. They put 'ubat' in the cendols so that people will go back to them for craving for more cendols. We told Haley cendols are green worms. LOL.

Perangin mall's parking make us all dizzy. Its more than 6 stories of circling upwards. Joshua bought lots of DVDs from there again. Total DVDs bought worth more than RM300. I cost about 1k if hew ould have bought them in KL. We also came across a magic stall. Brons and Jon performed 'Magic' to the stall owner to impress him. Showing some Aces that we also have. Josh bought a magic card trick Manual and a deck of cards where a card can rise up without pulling it. Once the trick's secret is exposed, it is no surprise at all.

At last, when all of us are tired, some wanted to make Shitake Mushrooms so badly. Its getting late too, the time was around 5pm++ and we were supposed to head back to KL before my sister's competition in OIAM starts. It means that we can't stay longer at the mall even tough there were lots of things we haven't explored. Some final shots before the battery dies in SunnyVille.

A Family Photo



Miss fRaGiLe & e2



Jocelyn is always the best!

Joshua once quoted for sad moments;

"Food has lost its taste,
Colors seems to fade away,
Things that matter doesn't matter anymore!"

But with miss fRaGiLe around, e2 quotes;

"You have brought Food its taste,
Colors faded are back today,
Things that doesn't matter, matters even more!"

The end of the wonderful trip in Penang Island

Legends:

Joshua = Josh / Monkey
Jon = no changes
Bronson = Brons
Jocelyn = Jo / Jocie
Terry = Me / e2
Wei Jin = Pey Yau / P. Sober ('P.' for Penang)