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Journey to Penang, Malaysia (Part 3): Monkeys Eatin' Chinese Food (photos)
Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 5:51PM / Standard Album / travel / Members only
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This is my final part of my three part series on my weekend vacation trip to Penang, Malaysia (Part 1, Part 2). My final day in Penang was spent exploring the backwoods and roads of Penang. First, I wanted to find some monkeys so my friend took us to Penang's Youth Garden and Botanical Gardens where the moneky's are brave enough to run up to visitors. Unlike Hong Kong or Xiamen Island, it seems like there's still a very large portion of Penang Island that remains undeveloped so there's definitely more outdoor activities and wildlife.

Baby and mom monkeys

My favorite photo: Have you ever seen a monkey eating Pork Buns?

After visiting the monkeys, I accompanied my friend's nieces and nephews to the Penang Butterfly Garden which brings you up close to thousands of butterflies.

Butterfly farm

Unfortunately, despite being a tropical island, Penang doesn't really offer much in terms of beaches. I'm kind of surprised because the water is still sparkling blue and the environment pristine compared to China and Hong Kong -- one of the important reasons I wanted to travel out of China for my vacation. Nonetheless, we were able to find a narrow strip of beach for me to jump into the warm water for half an hour and get some sand between my toes.

Seaside view of Penang

Finally, at the end of my trip, I was able to meet up with local alivenotdead artist, BadBoyBen and Arianne from KL. Super special thanks to BadBoyBen for hooking me up with an awesome discounted executive suite at Penang's G Hotel. I heard awesome praise about it from Phat and my local friend and, true to form, the hotel offered a room bigger than my apartment in Hong Kong and conveniently located next to a great hawker's nighttime market for food. It also offered an awesome ocean view and a beautiful roof-top swimming pool where I relaxed and took ten laps. In any case, I closed out my vacation hanging out with Ben and Arianne at the G Spot, the hotel's bar. Thanks again, Ben!

More baby monkeys!

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Yung Yung Yu
posted on Monday, Jun 22, 2009 4:43PM [Report]

wow... beautiful butterflies
MissScarlett
posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 10:18PM [Report]

When my boy-child was 4 months, we visited a zoo and I carried him in a front carrier much the way this monkey is--only I walked upright and there was less fur involved ;) All the way through the zoo, primates (small monkey's all the way to gorillas and chimps) kept stopped what they were doing and coming as close as their cage/enclosure/habitat would allow so they could see the him. When I realized what they were doing, I started turning so they could get a good look. Apparently a baby attached to your front is universal "monkey speak" for "new baby to see" and they all took interest.
Amy So
posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 6:01PM [Report]

I use to cling onto my mom like that too.. haha.
Amy So
posted on Saturday, Jun 20, 2009 5:59PM [Report]

wow! pretty shot.

stephen

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