A diabetic (my wife) under drug control is definitely more energetic than an ordinary person (me who refuses to know if I am already one). As always, I felt the many places in her itinerary for our Dutch guests will ensure a full day of outing. A day trip will be made full use of, with no consideration for the driver's duty to drive another 2 hours before we could get home! We reached home at 11.00 pm!
The day started early in Batu Gajah. I passed the room where the guests were sleeping and the door was open and I presumed they had got up and gone downstairs. Asked my other half and she said something that gave me the impression they had gone for a walk. Put a cd in the player and switched on my amp and I tried out bass for 'Reflections of my life' by Marmalade, without songsheet. I promised them that I will 'torture' them with a song on the drums before they leave for Penang. Anyway, went over to the other house to set up the player and started playing drums. Once started, I would go from one song to the next and while playing 'Sacrifice' by Elton John, I opened my eyes and saw Arne standing at the door with a big smile of appreciation of the music! I let them have a go with the drums but they gave up after a short while. Then I chose Bee Gees' Island in the Stream and started 'torturing' them. Well they must have been masochistic because they enjoyed the music! Knowing boss is waiting, I packed up and left the room.
We walked to the Indian restaurant nearby for breakfast, as well as showing them how roti canai and thosai are made. By now, they still couldn't get over the numerous different types of food and fruits they had tasted for the first time!
On our way to Penang, SP still wanted to show them our royal town of Kuala Kangsar. We drove to the old palace which is now a museum and I was actually glad that it was closed for the long weekend! Arne got out of the car outside the present palace and took a few pictures.
On our way, SP had decided for them that we should go via ferry to the island of Penang, since they would use the bridge when they continue their journey after Penang. We actually went past the hotel the first time but even after the second time, we had to call them for directions. It was actually an old colonial house right opposite Hotel Malaysia, next to a Shell station. It used to be a Malay residence turned into a hotel. It was a pleasant surprise for us because of its convenient location, nice and clean room and friendly resident manager. We took the first opportunity to use the room toilet before we set off for late lunch. It was already past 3.00 pm and we decided to go to New World hawker centre. Had problems trying to introduce them all the foods before deciding and double-ordering of some.
We then took them on a drive towards the beach. But when we were stuck in a traffic jam just before Tg Tokong, our car got a knock which I first thought was our engine suddenly conked off. But it turned out to be a knock from behind by a Jazz driven by a young Indian. Got down to inspect and found no obvious damage, we drove off.
We went past Tg. Tokong, Batu Ferringhi, Teluk Bahang and End of the World. Then we decided to drive to Balik Pulau and back to Penang Road via Air Hitam. It was at Balik Pulau, while passing some durian estates when Cheng called and she had a chat with Janneke. Before reaching the hotel, SP introduced them to Chew Jetty and its old houses next to the sea. As always, she would point out the Ong Jetty sign but without the jetty, just like Kosongcafe without a cafe.
At the hotel, we had a picture taken of the four of us before we bid farewell. Just three days, we seem to have got on well and probably miss them. But Janneke said they can still be reached by Digi when they are still in Malaysia!
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