A day with the boys

All of a sudden, my dad suggested that we go to the Penang Hill. Weird eh? But sounds fun! All the while, I was very eager to visit the hill again after having been there with my friends years ago. The experience was great, a memorable one in fact! We had cycled there for more than the time allowed and we also walked on the canopy walk (which is now closed due to termites infestation). Put simply, that day was too perfect to be forgotten!

However, since the train service was halted for close to a year, I have to put my plan on hold for so long! Seriously, once my desperation took ahold of me that I had even considered hiking up the hill. Phew...luckily, the good news came in time. Now, I just have to pay RM4 for a return trip without breaking a sweat. God bless Penang!

Well, this time, we decided to bring along the two toddlers so that they will too, appreciate the iconic Penang Island (though they might be too young to understand).

But before they embark on this arduous journey, we need to make sure that they have enough SLEEP, food and energy.

So, once their energy were fully replenished, we wasted no more time and started our journey right away. Here we are at Penang Hill, the asset of Penang! Something that all of us should be proud of.

But hungry pangs hit them immediately when we reached there. No choice but to buy them food. Ironically, they prefer ROCKY biscuits to potato chips.
Aun: Ying, this one ok bor?? We share share la...

Ying: Haiya, cin cai la. Can eat can already. Must share ah...!!

Aun: Tauke, one packet how much?
Tauke: Cheap cheap nia...RM2.
Aun: Wah, like that also considered cheap? Sigh, what to do...

Aun: Cannot show my happiness too fast yet. Must act cool a bit.

Aun: Now's the right time!

Ying: Hmmm...I smell food. Need to walk faster a bit or else, Aun will finish everything.

In a haste to get there, he dropped one of his shoes. Looks like the temptation of food was way too strong to resist. Well, who cares about the shoe?

We taught them well. They know that they need to line up to get their food.



Argghhh...got to feed this lazy bum.

After quite some time, we finally get to board this tiny train. Goodness, there were so many people and the train was almost filled to the brim. Need to get in fast or else, we will have to stand all the way up the hill!

Look at the boys! Were they making a pact or something?

Luckily, a good Korean couple offered their seats to us. Or else, carrying a 10kg baby on foot for 1/2 hour can be a lil torturing for my legs.

A shot from inside the train. I wonder why it took so long for the train to get up to the peak! Can't they make it faster so that they can transport more people?

*Half an hour later*

We were so hungry when we got up there. I wanted to try the nasi lemak at the Malay stalls but dad shook his head in disagreement and suggested that we eat something Chinese...
After searching high and low, we finally made up our choice and headed for Belleview Restaurant.


The view was simply spectacular and amazing from where we sat. Definitely no regrets for shying away from the nasi lemak stall earlier.

Even Ying was shocked when he saw the blue blue sky.

Anyway, right after lunch, we all got down to the field for photo taking.

Ying was clearly too overwhelmed with the scenery that he didn't mind that one part of the pants was shorter than the other.

Ying: Some more eat??? Look at the camera la, wei.

Ying: Just like me. See, so handsome.

Ying: And cute.

Don't you think we should all emulate Ying's positive thinking and smile all the time, even if we don't feel like it? A simple smile like his is simply charming and sincere.

Okay, next venue. The hut.

Aun: No need to wear your hat la. Show Connie your botak head!

Aun: Hana, wear back okay? Was just playing with you.
Ying: Hmmph!

Did you notice that Ying was dressed in all blue whereas Aun was in red? xD

Ying: Boring la, keep on posing the same ol' style. Let me think...

Ying: Maybe I can roarrrrrrrr.....like this?

Ying: Or dance?

Ying: I'll have to be extra careful or else, I might fall. Phew...

Feeling bored, Aun ventured to somewhere else. Somewhere far where Ying can't tag along.

Ying: Wei, wait for me!

Halfway through, Aun ran as fast as he could to mum. Wonder what has gotten into him, eh?
Guess what?!

He wanted to POO!
Yes, right on the peak of Penang Hill.
Look at how big his gift was for this wonderful place.
The right place, right time and right thing to do, perhaps?

Anyhow, we were not going to let that distract us. We were still busy snapping shots.

It didn't take long for Aun to finish his business. Here, he is back again.

But it was time to leave. As can be seen here, Ying was definitely feeling the disappointment.

Bye, guys.

Till we meet again.