Date: 28th September 2010
When we arrived the previous night, we left a rainy Singapore to land in Malaysia, where the rain had followed. We prayed the sun would come out the next day.
![Old Penang guesthouse window sunny day Old Penang guesthouse window sunny day](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-window-sunny-day.jpg)
We decide to set out early as we had only a day in Penang. While the others got ready, I decided to take a few snaps of the place we were staying.
Old Penang Guesthouse is a restored building that retains the charms of the colonial era with rooms at rates from the current backpacker era.
![Old Penang Guesthouse upstairs restroom Old Penang Guesthouse upstairs restroom](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-upstairs-restroom.jpg)
![Old Penang Guesthouse library tv room Old Penang Guesthouse library tv room](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-library-tv-room.jpg)
![Old Penang Guesthouse breakfast Old Penang Guesthouse breakfast](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-breakfast.jpg)
![Old Penang Guesthouse notice board Old Penang Guesthouse notice board](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-notice-board.jpg)
![Old Penang Guesthouse wooden staircase Old Penang Guesthouse wooden staircase](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-wooden-staircase.jpg)
![Old Penang Guesthouse breakfast area Old Penang Guesthouse breakfast area](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-breakfast-area.jpg)
![Old Penang Guesthouse view outside Old Penang Guesthouse view outside](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/old-penang-guesthouse-view-outside.jpg)
Once we were all ready, we soon stepped out to head to the harbour, which was walking distance from where we were staying.
![Penang Love Lane cheap hotels Penang Love Lane cheap hotels](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-love-lane-cheap-hotels.jpg)
![Penang Chulia street daytime 7-Eleven Penang Chulia street daytime 7-Eleven](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-chulia-street-daytime-7eleven.jpg)
![Penang Han Jiang ancestral temple Penang Han Jiang ancestral temple](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-han-jiang-ancestral-temple.jpg)
![Penang Georgetown Nagore Indian mosque Penang Georgetown Nagore Indian mosque](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-georgetown-nagore-indian-mosque.jpg)
Strolling through Georgetown reminded me of Fort Kochi (I need to put up those photos as well) in Kerala, with its heritage buildings by the sea.
![Penang Georgetown Old Chinese temple roof Penang Georgetown Old Chinese temple roof](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-georgetown-old-chinese-temple-roof.jpg)
![Penang Georgetown old Chinese temple Penang Georgetown old Chinese temple](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-georgetown-old-chinese-temple.jpg)
![Penang Georgetown old temple dog Penang Georgetown old temple dog](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-georgetown-old-temple-dog.jpg)
Just walking past the many temples – be they Indian or Chinese, mosques etc. you get a sense of the religious harmony that exists in Malaysia. Of course, this was only the start.
We reached the road by the ferry terminal and made our way to the other side.
![Penang Tanjong marina bus station Penang Tanjong marina bus station](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-tanjong-marina-bus-station.jpg)
![Penang marina harbour restaurant Penang marina harbour restaurant](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-marina-harbour-restaurant.jpg)
![Tanjong marina penang docks yachts boats Tanjong marina penang docks yachts boats](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/tanjong-marina-penang-docks-yachts-boats.jpg)
We stepped into a few travel agencies to inquire about ferry prices to Langkawi. Everywhere, it was the standard RM60 (Rs. 900/US$20/€15). It was the same price quoted by the guy at Old Penang Guesthouse, but fearing he may have been quoting a higher rate, we thought we’d ask near the ferry terminal itself.
We bought our tickets for the next day and continued our walk.
![Penang clock tower Georgetown circle Penang clock tower Georgetown circle](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-clock-tower-georgetown-circle.jpg)
![Penang sea park Penang sea park](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/penang-sea-park1.jpg)
![Fort Cornwalis Penang Georgetown Fort Cornwalis Penang Georgetown](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fort-cornwalis-penang-georgetown.jpg)
![Fort Cornwalis Sir Francis Light statue Penang Fort Cornwalis Sir Francis Light statue Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fort-cornwalis-francis-light-statue-penang.jpg)
![Fort Cornwalis Penang Sir Francis Light statue Ramesh Fort Cornwalis Penang Sir Francis Light statue Ramesh](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fort-cornwalis-penang-sir-francis-light-statue-ramesh.jpg)
You can read about the history behind Fort Cornwallis on its Wikipedia page, but from a tourist’s point of view, its nothing spectacular. Then again, when the entry is just RM2, you shouldn’t be expecting much.
![Fort Cornwalis Penang sea steps cannon Fort Cornwalis Penang sea steps cannon](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fort-cornwalis-penang-sea-steps-cannon.jpg)
![Fort Cornwallis park Loiyumba umbrella hot Penang Fort Cornwallis park Loiyumba umbrella hot Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fort-cornwallis-park-loi-umbrella-hot-penang.jpg)
After checking out the fort for around 15 minutes, we made our way out.
Fort Cornwalis is right near the Town Hall grounds.
![Penang esplanade Padang Kota Lama grounds Penang esplanade Padang Kota Lama grounds](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-esplanade-Padang-Kota-Lama-grounds.jpg)
![Penang sea park tree shade sunny day Penang sea park tree shade sunny day](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-sea-park-tree-shade-sunny-day.jpg)
![Penang esplanade Mithun Loiyumba umbrella Penang esplanade Mithun Loiyumba umbrella](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-esplanade-mithun-loiyumba-umbrella.jpg)
![Penang bay road car parking Penang bay road car parking](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-bay-road-car-parking.jpg)
Then, a young, kooky Japanese couple came excitedly towards us and asked us if we could pose for a photograph with them. Assuming they’re tourists wanting to pose with tourists from another country, we figured “Sure, why not”…
![Penang Japanese tourists Mithun Ramesh Penang Japanese tourists Mithun Ramesh](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-japanese-tourists-mithun-ramesh.jpg)
They weren’t the only Japanese we came across. The Japanese were aplenty in Penang, we would later find out.
![Penang Mahkamah Tinggi statue headless lady Penang Mahkamah Tinggi statue headless lady](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-mahkamah-tinggi-statue-headless-lady.jpg)
![Penang Georgetown town square mushroom cloud Penang Georgetown town square mushroom cloud](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-georgetown-town-square-mushroom-cloud.jpg)
We decided to walk towards the popular Gurney Drive.
![Georgetown old museum building Georgetown old museum building](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/georgetown-old-museum-building.jpg)
![Eastern & Oriental hotel Georgetown Penang Eastern & Oriental hotel Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/easternoriental-hotel-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Georgetown Penang worship plant sea Georgetown Penang worship plant sea](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/georgetown-penang-worship-plant-sea.jpg)
![Penang bay boats sea facing apartments condos Penang bay boats sea facing apartments condos](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-bay-boats-sea-facing-apartments-condos.jpg)
![The Mansion Georgetown Penang 32 at the Mansion restaurant Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/the-mansion-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Penang tall building club Penang tall building club](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-tall-building-club.jpg)
![Persiaran Gurney drive empty food court Penang Persiaran Gurney drive empty food court Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-persiaran-gurney-drive-empty-food-court.jpg)
![Penang three buildings Penang three buildings](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-three-buildings.jpg)
![Persiaran Gurney drive premium condos Penang Persiaran Gurney drive premium condos Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/persiaran-gurney-drive-premium-condos-penang.jpg)
![Persiaran Gurney drive road luxury condominiums Penang Persiaran Gurney drive road luxury condominiums Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/persiaran-gurney-drive-road-luxury-condominiums-penang.jpg)
It took us more than 30 minutes of walking to get to Gurney Drive. If you think that’s too much (or can’t do it), just hail a cab.
Though there were many restaurants along this stretch, plan was to have lunch from the food court at the end of Gurney drive, which is a very popular local joint.
But first, we had to quench our thirst.
We entered the only major shopping mall on Gurney Drive, Gurney Plaza. They have the usual gamut of mall brands and about the same as far as eateries and coffee shops go. I don’t remember how or why, but we sat down at the Chili’s in Gurney Plaza for beer.
![Chilis Gurney Plaza Guinness beer Chilis Gurney Plaza Guinness beer](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chilis-plaza-gurney-guinness-beer.jpg)
![Gurney Plaza stores shopping mall Penang Gurney Plaza stores shopping mall Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/plaza-gurney-stores-shopping-mall-penang.jpg)
![Gurney Plaza shopping mall Gurney drive Penang Gurney Plaza shopping mall Gurney drive Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/gurney-plaza-shopping-mall-gurney-drive-penang.jpg)
The plan was to sit somewhere and have some beer along with lunch, but after the heavy mugs of Guinness and nachos we ordered, we were honestly quite full.
![Persiaran Gurney drive food court Penang afternoon Persiaran Gurney drive food court Penang afternoon](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/persiaran-gurney-drive-food-court-penang-afternoon.jpg)
![Persiaran Gurney drive roundabout McDonalds Persiaran Gurney drive roundabout McDonalds](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/persiaran-gurney-drive-roundabout-mcdonalds.jpg)
Post ‘lunch,’ we realized we still hadn’t seen any of Penang’s major attractions. So we boarded a local bus and headed to the main bus station.
![Penang public bus inside Penang public bus inside](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-public-bus-inside.jpg)
![Inside Penang local A/C bus windows Inside Penang local A/C bus windows](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/inside-penang-local-ac-bus-windows.jpg)
Once at the Komtar bus terminal, we boarded a bus from Lane 1 that goes to Kek Lok Si temple.
![Penang Kek Lok Si Air Itam apartments Penang Kek Lok Si Air Itam apartments](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-kek-lok-si-air-itam-apartments.jpg)
![Penang Air Itam restaurant Penang Air Itam restaurant](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-air-itam-restaurant.jpg)
![Penang Kek Lok Si town Air Itam Penang Kek Lok Si town Air Itam](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-kek-lok-si-town-air-itam.jpg)
![Penang Kek Lok Si Air Itam town Penang Kek Lok Si Air Itam town](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-kek-lok-si-air-itam-town.jpg)
Unfortunately, the locals told us that we were too late and it was closing time. Sucks.
![Penang Kek Lok Si temple Penang Kek Lok Si temple](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-kek-lok-si-temple.jpg)
![Penang Kek Lok Si Buddist temple closeup Penang Kek Lok Si Buddist temple closeup](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-kek-lok-si-buddist-temple-closeup.jpg)
![Penang Kek Lok Si temple tomb Penang Kek Lok Si temple tomb](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-kek-lok-si-temple-tomb.jpg)
![Penang road to Kek Lok Si temple Air Itam Penang road to Kek Lok Si temple Air Itam](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-road-to-kek-lok-si-temple-air-itam.jpg)
So yeah, if you want to see Kek Lok Si temple, make sure you are here well before 6pm.
Instead of waiting around, we decided to head to Penang Hill (or Bukit Bendara as it called locally). So we hailed a cab as the locals said it would take us at least 15 minutes to walk it there.
![Penang towards tram ride Penang towards tram ride](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-towards-tram-ride.jpg)
The journey barely took 5 minutes.
![Penang Hill tram ride closed construction Penang Hill tram ride closed construction](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-hill-tram-ride-closed-construction.jpg)
But unfortunately (again)….
![Penang Hill tram ride closed sign Penang Hill tram ride closed sign](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-hill-tram-ride-closed-sign.jpg)
![Penang hill tram ride closed Loiyumba Penang hill tram ride closed Loiyumba](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-hill-tram-ride-closed-loiyumba.jpg)
Turns out renovation work here as well. Couldn’t the taxi driver have told us it was closed? Of course he could have. But he didn’t… ‘cos he was a greedy b@#$%&*!
Disappointed at the turn of events, we decided to simply head back to town. Oddly enough, the very same bus we took to come here was waiting for departure near Penang hill.
![Penang Air Itam Kek Lok Si temple background Penang Air Itam Kek Lok Si temple background](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-air-itam-kek-lok-si-temple-background.jpg)
![Penang Air Itam Indian temple Penang Air Itam Indian temple](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-air-itam-indian-temple.jpg)
![Penang Air Itam residential building Penang Air Itam residential building](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-air-itam-residential-building.jpg)
![Penang State Mosque Masjid Negeri Georgetown Penang State Mosque Masjid Negeri Georgetown](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-state-mosque-masjid-negeri.jpg)
![Penang school boys street vendors Penang school boys street vendors](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-school-boys-street-vendors.jpg)
![Penang restoran Chu Yoke Penang restoran Chu Yoke](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-restoran-chu-yoke.jpg)
![Rahim burger street vendor Penang Rahim burger street vendor Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/rahim-burger-street-vendor-penang.jpg)
We got down near the ferry terminal but contemplated going back to the rooms just yet. I wanted to have dinner at Gurney drive, so from the ferry terminal bus station, we availed the Hop-on free bus.
![Georgetown Hop on free bus Penang Georgetown Hop on free bus Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/georgetown-hop-on-free-bus-penang.jpg)
The Hop-on bus was taking a long route, so we got down at KOMTAR.
![Georgetown Komtar Tower tallest building Penang Georgetown Komtar Tower tallest building Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/georgetown-komtar-tower-tall-building.jpg)
Once we reached KOMTAR, we checked out the adjoining mall.
The offerings are anything but glamourous. Not a high-end mall at all. Just the usual clothes, electronics, grey market goods, coffee shops etc.
![Georgetown Komtar ICT mall shops Penang Georgetown Komtar ICT mall shops Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/georgetown-komtar-ict-mall-shops-penang.jpg)
We boarded another bus to get to Gurney Drive.
We got down near Gurney Drive… or at least we thought it was near Gurney Drive.
![Penang Gurney Drive Solok Midlands Penang Gurney Drive Solok Midlands](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-solok-midlands.jpg)
![Penang Gurney Drive at night Penang Gurney Drive at night](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-at-night.jpg)
In the afternoon, Gurney Drive was quite empty…
![Penang Gurney drive food court crowds Penang Gurney drive food court crowds](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-food-court-crowds.jpg)
![Penang Gurney drive beef slices Penang Gurney drive beef slices](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-beef-slices.jpg)
![Penang Gurney drive food court seafood Sotong Bakar Penang Gurney drive food court seafood Sotong Bakar](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-food-court-seafood-sotong-bakar.jpg)
Very limited (to virtually no-existent) pure vegetarian options though.
Before we sat down for dinner, I wanted to check out another joint near the roundabout that I had seen during the day .
![Penang Gurney drive seafood restaurant Penang Gurney drive seafood restaurant](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-seafood-restaurant.jpg)
But turns out it was a big ‘mid-to-high’ range restaurant. Looked nice but we didn’t want to spend too much and sit for long — because it was only going to be me & Loi eating. The vegetarian in our group Ramesh still had nothing to choose from.
![Penang Gurney drive marina at night Penang Gurney drive marina at night](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-marina-at-night.jpg)
Once back at the food court, myself and Loi each ordered what we wanted.
![Penang Gurney drive food court oyster eggs Penang Gurney drive food court oyster eggs](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-food-court-oyster-eggs.jpg)
![Penang Gurney drive food court dinner Penang Gurney drive food court dinner](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-food-court-dinner.jpg)
Us two had to eat first, and then head back to Gurney Plaza so that Ramesh could find some vegetarian to eat.
![Penang Gurney drive food court boiled meat Penang Gurney drive food court boiled meat](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-gurney-drive-food-court-boiled-meat.jpg)
![Soyabean curd dessert Penang Gurney drive food court Soyabean curd dessert Penang Gurney drive food court](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/soyabean-curd-dessert-penang-gurney-drive-food-court.jpg)
After we were finally done, we headed back to Gurney Plaza so that Ramesh could now eat.
We went back to our rooms by taxi.
![Old Penang Guesthouse Red Inn New ABC pub Georgetown Old Penang Guesthouse Red Inn New ABC pub Georgetown](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/old-penang-guesthouse-red-inn-new-abc-pub-georgetown.jpg)
But instead of calling it a night, I told the guys I wanted to roam around a bit more. So as Ramesh and Loi went back to the room, I walked on.
![Gelugpa Buddhist Association temple Georgetown Penang Gelugpa Buddhist Association temple Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/gelugpa-buddhist-association-temple-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Love Lane Inn guesthouse at night Georgetown Penang Love Lane Inn guesthouse at night Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/love-lane-inn-guesthouses-at-night-georgetown-penang.jpg)
The reason I wanted to walk around a bit more was because I wasn’t truly content with all that I saw today. I don’t think I can say I ‘saw’ Penang. I visited Penang, sure, but I don’t think I saw all there was to see.
We landed in Penang after 3 crazy days in glamourous Singapore. So obviously, everything felt a world apart. Throughout the day, every mall we went to, all we talked about was how much cooler Singapore felt. Well duh. Obviously its a unfair comparison… but given how little we actually got to experience in Penang, we could only feel disappointment.
When we were planning our trip, we knew before hand there wasn’t anything stunning to see in Penang. In many ways, it is true. Especially if you have travelled throughout South India, seen Singapore or Thailand, Penang really doesn’t offer anything great in terms of new experiences. Sure, I would have loved to have gone for the tram ride up on Penang hill… and seen Kek Lok Si temple all lit up at night. But we all wanted to even take a ride on Penang Bridge. I also realized Penang isn’t just the island, but there exists Province Wellesley with towns like Butterworth and other attractions on the mainland as well.
So clearly, there was a lot more to Penang than I thought.
![Red Garden food court back entrance Red Garden food court back entrance](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/red-garden-food-court-back-entrance.jpg)
![Red Garden food night line dancing Georgetown Penang Red Garden food night line dancing Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/red-garden-food-night-line-dancing-penang.jpg)
![Red Garden food court Georgetown Penang Red Garden food court Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/red-garden-food-court-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Red Garden food court night market entrance Georgetown Penang Red Garden food court night market entrance Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/red-garden-food-court-night-market-entrance-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Ho Ping Chinese restaurant Georgetown Penang Ho Ping Chinese restaurant Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/ho-ping-chinese-restaurant-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Kampung Malabar Georgetown Penang Kampung Malabar Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/kampung-malabar-georgetown-penang.jpg)
(You can read about the history behind Kampung Malabar here . Besides me, I didn’t find any other ‘Malabari’ — it’s all Chinese)
![Chinese traditional sculptures at-night Georgetown Penang Chinese traditional sculptures at-night Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chinese-stone-sculptures-at-night-georgetown-penang.jpg)
![Chinese stone sculptures at night Penang Chinese stone sculptures at night Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/chinese-stone-sculptures-at-night-penang.jpg)
![Penang Georgetown World Heritage building Penang Georgetown World Heritage building](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/penang-georgetown-world-heritage-building.jpg)
![Georgetown Penang brick paved roads at night Georgetown Penang brick paved roads at night](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/georgetown-penang-brick-paved-roads-at-night.jpg)
![Crystal Guesthouse backpackers Georgetown Penang Crystal Guesthouse backpackers Georgetown Penang](http://mithunonthe.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/crystal-guesthouse-backpackers-georgetown-penang.jpg)
Would I have liked to have stayed just another day longer? Yes. I was curious what was across Penang Bridge on the mainland to see. But alas, this was our last and only day in Penang.
Tomorrow, we were going to be heading across waters to another island — Langkawi!
Other posts in this series:
Singapore & Malaysia 2010: Planning and preparing for the trip
Singapore 2010: Day 1 – Little India, CBD, Clarke Quay, China Town… and a lot of walking
Singapore 2010: Day 2 – Orchard Road, mall-hopping… and already shopping
Singapore 2010: Day 3 – Singapore Zoo, Marina Bay Sands; leaving Singapore for Penang
Malaysia 2010: Day 5 — Langkawi (Ferry ride from Penang, Cable car & Sky Bridge)
Malaysia 2010: Day 6 — Langkawi (Island hopping tour, Pantai Tengah beach, Night market)
Malaysia 2010: Day 7 — Kuala Lumpur (Low Yat Plaza, Petronas Towers, Jalan Alor)
Malaysia 2010: Day 8 — Kuala Lumpur (Batu Caves, Petaling Street/China Town)
Malaysia 2010: Day 9 — Kuala Lumpur (KLCC Aquaria, Merdeka Square, KL Tower observation deck)