RMO Day 27 - Missing Penang

The serene beach of Batu Feringghi

As per tradition, we will have our yearly trip to Penang before Ramadhan, a chance to unwind and enjoy the local food. I also took the time to take my camera out for a morning walk around Armenia Street, before the crowds came in. The cafe scene there had a relaxed ambience to it, compared to the hustle and bustle of KL.

On top of Bukit Bendera

Having scones at the top of the hill

For this year, we were about to finalise or booking at E&O Hotel - which was closed last year for upgrading work. Then came the news about COVID-19, and wisely Anita decided to hold on to the booking. It all became apparent in the weeks following that the country was heading for a shutdown.

At the top of KOMTAR

Awaiting for the rest of my family for lunch at Shangri-La

Last year, we hosted a lunch for my immediate family during our trip there. We are planning for the same again this year.

Stay at the E&O also meant no beach trip this time around. We didn’t have the chance to take a dip anyway on our last trip. Talking about going to beaches, we could do it in PD.

Mural galore in the middle of town

They are everywhere

So, we might be making the trip later on in the year. Definitely looking forward to returning to that hotel after reading about its refurbishment works. But I am not sure when that would be. The great food of Penang will have to wait ...