the Pearl of Orient

Penang is such a beautiful state steeped in heritage and beauty.
I can see why so many travellers are both attracted and interested in Penang.
Below are a few photographs I took on my travels.
I'm no photographer but like many.
I love dabbling in the art of capturing reality.
I figured I'd paint and portray with images instead.

Penang Bridge. Evening to dark.

The drivers.
From left, H20 and the Pervert.

Komtar at night.

Camwhore. Camwhore. And camwhore!

Hotel Malaysia.

Hello Penangites.

Well, Penang, a.k.a. the food capital of Malaysia,
is a food paradise for food lovers to sample the island's unique cuisine.

Gastronomical delights available within a stone's throw.

See. That's why it's known as the Best Street Food in Asia by Time Magazine in 2004.

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Penang's historic architecture is centred mainly in George Town.
It rows of 100-year-old shophouses and colonial villas give George Town its distinctive atmosphere.
For me, the best way to capture Penang's mixed heritage site is to scroll around town.
The aged buildings are noted for their faded colours and crumbling walls.
Old houses have columns or multi-coloured Baba-Nyonya tiles.

Present to you

Tan Kongsi.

and Mua.

Artistic. Really!

This is Cheah Kongsi

with a Chinese temple courtyard.


Take two.

Booo.


Yap Kongsi.


And finally, Khoo Kongsi, Cannon Square.
It's a traditional form of Chinese art with delicately carved wooden panels.

Masjid Melayu.

a must-visit place,

is located at Lebuh Acheh.

Next, St George's Church,
the first Anglican church in Southeast Asia.

Gorgeous.

Yeah, just gorgeous.

Trishaws with their drivers.

Farquhar Street.

Woohoo.

Walk me down the aisle!

Vanessa Hudgen @ Gurney Plaza.

Gurney Drive and people.

Look at the sluggish traffic

and the beautiful scenery

of Penang!