Penang, again

I was traveling back to Penang, again, on a business trip (fly economy class though). For me, it is not a big problem because I'm not of such big build but this trip wasn't really a good one. Threw up 3 times on my way to Penang, flight was cancelled from Bangkok to Penang. We were rushed through another airline in time but luggage can only arrive the next day and we have to file report as soon as we landed Penang. Luckily I have a set of changing cloths in my hand carry luggage.

Penang is hot as ever and it's always raining in April. This time I was staying at hotel, and suddenly I feel like I'm really on a business trip (previously I was staying home & it just feels like I never leave home). After 5 days of hardwork, I was down with flu. Then 3 days before I return, had a minor road accident where I knocked on another car's bumper (I blame it to my skill). So much hassle, so little rest.

My travel companion this time is not to 'versatile' on food and is rather skeptical. So despite my crave for local food, I stick with him on McDonald's, Subway, pizzas, pancakes & steak houses. I insisted that he should try one of my favourite chinese restaurant: Dragon-I http://www.dragon-i.com.my/and he loves it. In fact, he's grateful that I insist to try something out of his norm and I'm just glad he likes it.

Dividing the my private time in Penang among my travel companion, friends & family, I really didn't have time to do much shopping this round but still manage to buy a new watch (the old one was broken during my stay in Penang), a new purse, a couple of t-shirts, a pair of sandal & a kimono bath robe. Well, now that I listed the items down, it doesn't look so 'little' as well isn't it? hmm...but they were all done while I went out with my travel companion, so I'm forgiven.

Subsequently I'll write a bit more about places in Penang before I resume my 'boring' recipe blogging...I know I'm not the most hardworking blogger but just stay around for more updates.