The Pearl Regains its Lustre

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October 24th 2011

Published: October 26th 2011

The island of Penang was long known as "Pearl of the Orient". Founded in 1786 by Francis Light (father of William, who founded Adelaide), it was a trading post for the British East India Company and was one of the three Straits Settlements, along with Malacca and Singapore. We had spent three happy years working and living there in the 1970's. At that time the island and its capital, Georgeto... Read Full Entry

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Fort Cornwallis

Built to defend Georgetown.

Trishaw in Bishop Street

Still a popular way of getting around the narrow streets of Georgetown.

Incense sticks - Goddess of Mercy Temple

These 2 metre long incense sticks burn constantly in front of the temple.

Monk - Goddess of Mercy Temple

Monks say prayers on behalf of the worshippers who give them offerings.

Incense - Goddess of Mercy Temple

The ringing bells and smells from the incense are all part of the experience in this beautiful temple.

Coffee shop

Always spotless and busy with plenty to look at.

Yeng Keng Hotel- Chulia Street

We spent our first two nights in this beautifully restored boutique hotel.

Thai Reclining Buddha Temple - Burma Road

No shoes inside please but be careful all the same!

Thai Temple

Ashes of family members in urns behind the Buddha.

Hand of the Buddha

We like the detail.

Batu Ferringhi - near fishing village

Traditional fishing boats.

Snake Temple

These vipers are all through the temple so you're careful where you walk as they are venomous!

The E&O Hotel foyer

Noel Coward, Joseph Conrad and Somerset Maughan were just a few of the famous guests to reside at the hotel.

Francis Light's tomb

The founder of Penang, Light's tomb is in the old Protestant cemetery.

Who is this couple?

We can remember this was the first restaurant we went to in Penang all those years ago. We ate off banana leaves which also, was a first!

26th October 2011

Tom and Margai
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We love your photos
Hi, We have enjoyed reading about your travels, but we love the photos best. You are becoming very proffessional. Keep enjoying yourselves.

26th October 2011

Sue & Angus
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Travels
Anlother wonderful trip drawing to a close. We have vicariously enjoyed your travels, en route, and hopefully will have a chance to sit down & hear of your experiences & impressions in much more detail, down the track. Enjoy your remaining time in Penang, which no doubt is very sentimental, despite all the modernisation & changes x Sue & Angus

26th October 2011

pete moore
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ETR & JCR MTB
Lovely to read about your Penang and to see that photo of you both! We are still bright and shiny.............. Love to you both as always x x

27th October 2011

Peter Skinner
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Famous Guests at E & O
Hey dont forget Margie and I lived there too, never did meet WSM there but read him! Sounds fabulous, great to see Georgetown being restored, thought at one stage when the Komplex Tunku Abdul Razak was built it was doomed! Bon voyage(s)

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