Economy, Fast and Efficient Haircut By The Indian Barber

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for December 2011, the theme is "Action".

Who do you go to when you need a fast, cheap and efficient haircut? Well, the trusted Indian barber of course!  These people are experts and master craftsmen because they will always shake their heads (which signifies a YES) when you ask if they can do this style or that style, crew cut no. 1,2 or 3, Bollywood, Hollywood, David Beckam, Johnny Depp, K-Pop Rain, Justin Bieber, curly, spiky, classic, trendy or even Master Q - no problem at all!

The cost is about RM 8.00 or USD 2.42 for a 15 min hair cut. Some enterprising shops are situated just next to a car wash centre, so you could get a haircut and head massage while waiting for your car to be cleaned.

Just that - it looks like this is a 'guys only' thingy. I have never seen a lady come for a hair cut at such shops.

Where do you go for your haircut?

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants


“Economy, Fast and Efficient Haircut By The Indian Barber”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on December 1st, 2011.

St. Jacques Chastan Memorial Monument in Penang

The signage reads:

Father Jacques Chastan - Saint

4th Parish Priest of Immaculate Conception Church

From 1830-1833

21st Sept 1839 - Martyred in Korea

6th May 1984 - The only parish priest in Malaysia

Declared a Saint by Pope John Paul II.

St. Chastan, pray for us.

I photographed this near to the glutton square in Pulau Tikus (Rat Island), Georgetown, Penang.

For further information, please visit French Wikipedia here.


Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for Nov 2011. The theme is "FENCES".
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

"St. Jacques Chastan Memorial Monument in Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/.

This is my entry for Our World Tuesday Week 10, formerly My World Tuesday founded by Klaus Peter, now hosted by Arija, Gattina, Lady Fi, Sylvia and Sandy. The link is here.

City Daily Photo Theme Day Oct 2011 - Mystery Object

Today is City Daily Photo's theme day for October 2011. The theme is Mystery Object.

The mystery hanging objects are called "Buddha's Hands". Have you heard of Citron fruits?

I like the citron tea, "yujacha" (柚子茶) served at a Korean Barbecue Restaurant here.

Citron fruits are produced from a small tree, the scientific name of the tree is Citrus medica. The fruits are usually oval to rounded in shape and turn from green to a golden yellow when riped. Those pictured above are extreme forms when the fruits become divided into fingers called "fingered citron" or "Buddha's hand citron".

The citron was already cultivated in Mesopotamia before 500BC.

 To read more about Buddha's hands, click here.

These items are for sale at Chin Pomelo Farm, the place I photographed them. You can also view a specimen tree at the Secret Garden of 1-Utama, Petaling Jaya. I have seen the rounded fruits as well as fingered citron there.

“City Daily Photo Theme Day Oct 2011 - Mystery Object”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on October 1st, 2011.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

City Daily Photo Theme Day Sept 2011 - Perspective

Sunrise at JW Mariot Putrajaya

Some men see things as they are and ask why. 

Others dream things that never were and ask why not. 

~George Bernard Shaw

What is true by lamplight is not always true by sunlight. 

~Joseph Joubert

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for September 2011. This month the topic is "Perspective".
Do you think that it is important to look at the past in order to gain a perspective on the present?
What are your thoughts about now, then and the future?

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
This is also my entry for Skywatch Friday Season 5, Episode 8, the link is here.
“City Daily Photo Theme Day Sept 2011- Perspective”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on Sept 1st, 2011.

Sunrise at Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang

1


The Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang is located at the Tanjung Bungah beach. This 3 star hotel has a private beach. The Penang Toy Museum which is right in front of this hotel. Wifi was free. Breakfast was simple but taste was okay.

Tanjung Bungah is situated between Batu Ferringhi beach and also the Georgetown city centre. It is also not far from the Penang Butterfly Farm.

"Sunrise at Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on August 13th, 2011

City Daily Photo Theme Day Aug 2011 - Postcard Worthy

This picture was taken at the Growers Show Gardens at Putrajaya Floria 2011 Flower and Garden Festival which was held on 9-17 July.

This was a favourite location for portrait photography. I even saw a bride and groom taking their wedding photos here.

“City Daily Photo Theme Day Aug 2011”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on Aug 1st, 2011.

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for August 2011. The theme is "Postcard Worthy".
Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

The Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a luxury resort located along the popular beach of Batu Ferringhi, Penang. It boasts of having the largest free-from swimming pool in Penang with accomodation of 250 rooms and suites. It also promises fun and entertaining experience for the whole family, young and old, love birds couples as well as for singles.

In Asia, there are 2 other Hard Rock Hotels; one in Bali and another in Pattaya.

The photos here were captured during my visit to Penang Island in December 2010.

“Hard Rock Hotel Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on July 20, 2011.

Penang Batu Ferringhi Sidewalk Bazaar (Pasar Malam / Night Market)

Batu Ferringhi Penang is famous for its beautiful beaches where people come here for fun, sun and surf. After sundown, it is time for some relaxation and perhaps a leisurely walk around the area.

During the day, this strip may be quiet but when night falls, it is a hive of activities. Also known as Batu Ferringhi Sidewalk Bazaar, it stretches from Shangri-la Rasa Sayang Resort to Casuarina Beach Resort. It is about 1-2km long. We locals simply call it 'Pasar Malam' meaning Night Market. The place offers many choices for dining, shopping, entertainment and relaxation.

For our dining pleasure, there are plenty of eateries, cafes, restaurants and pubs.

“Penang Batu Ferringhi Sidewalk Bazaar (Pasar Malam / Night Market)”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com on July 2nd 2011.

City Daily Photo Theme Day for July 2011 - The Colour Green

The bench below this big shady tree is a good gathering place for a few elderly friends on an idyllic Saturday morning. This area is a playground with foot reflexology paths for healthy exercises. The place is in front of Gunung Hijau School in Pusing town. The Pusing Chinese Temple and Gunung Hijau School is further up on the right.

“City Daily Photo Theme Day for July 2011 - The Colour Green”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on July 1st, 2011.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Duanwu Festival 2011

Today on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month is Duanwu Festival. It is a working day in Malaysia.

HAPPY DUANWU FESTIVAL!

Duanwu Festival is also known as Dumpling Festival, Dragon Boat Festival or Chang Festival. The festival is about Qu Yuan, a much loved and admired ancient Chinese poet cum scholar who committed suicide by jumping into the river. He was devasted because the king refused to listen to his advice. To prevent his body from being devoured by fishes, the people made chang (dumplings) and threw them into the river hoping that the fishes would feed on the dumplings instead of his body. Now, every year during this festival, the Chinese follow this tradition of making and eating chang to commemorate Qu's patriotism and loyalty towards the king and country.

“Duanwu Festival 2011!”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on June 6th, 2011

June 2011 City Daily Photo Theme Day - Under Construction

Signage at KLCC Park in April 2011.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Scenic Views at Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Penang

1.  Afternoon

The above photos are taken in December 2010 from the balcony of a hotel room at Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Penang.

“Scenic Views at Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on May 23, 2011.

Dinner at The Ship Batu Ferringhi, Penang

Whenever I come to Penang, I'd like to have dinner here at The Ship Batu Ferringhi.

I like the ambience, good food and good service.

City Daily Photo Theme Day for May 2011 - Mailbox

This is the post office (Pos Malaysia) in the little town I grew up in. It is in the outskirts of Perak state, Malaysia. The red mailbox on the left is for general mail while the yellow one is for express mail. The twin buildings on the right behind the pos office are the W.C. or lavatories (for staff and not for the public).

Sunset over the New Klang City Flyover

Now that the new flyover project has been completed and opened, the notorious traffic jams in Klang has reduced significantly. It is quite a breeze whizzing by. This flyover is built over the congested roundabout in the heart of Klang city. Seeing sunsets on the way home is something I get to enjoy. The tall buildings in front are the Bank of China and Wisma Lay Hong followed by the Klang Branch of the Inland Revenue Building, a reminder to file our individual taxes by April 30th.

Wishing you Happy Earth Day and may you have a blessed Good Friday!

This is my entry for Skywatch Friday, Season 4 Episode 41, the link is here.

Penang Town Hall - A Penang World Heritage Site

This is a continuation of my walk down the Esplanade area in Penang. This colonial building is the Penang Town Hall. I am very thankful that this historical heritage site is still well preserved. There is a beautiful open field, Padang Kota Lama in front of this majestic building.

A Walk Along Penang Esplanade

Fort Cornwallis is named after the 18th century Governor-General of Bengal, India, Charles Cornwallis. It's origin dates back to 1810. It is the largest standing fort in Malaysia. In its entire history, this fort had never engaged in any battle.

City Daily Photo Theme Day for April 2011 - Edge

A person can grow only as much as his horizon allows.

..... John Powell

Today is City Daily Photo Theme Day for April 2011 and the theme is 'Edge'.

The above is a view of the vast horizon a short distance away from Swettenham Pier. A long long time ago, the horizon used to be regarded as the edge of the world. During the pre-war days, single people liked to visit the promenade here during Chap Goh Meh (Chinese Valentine's Day) to throw mandarin oranges into the sea in the hope of meeting that special someone in their lives.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

For more Skywatch Friday Season 4 Episode 38 pictures and to participate, please visit the Skywatch site.

Updated on 3 Feb 2012:

This year the ancient tradition of throwing mandarin oranges during Chap Goh Meh will be held at the Straits Quay promenade in Tanjung Tokong from 7pm to 11:00pm. This is part of the "Chap Goh Meh by the Sea" celebration with performances by a modern Chinese orchestra, a Chinese acrobatic team, a dragon dance and the beating of 24 Chinese drums.

Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower - Penang Heritage Trail

On the second day of our Penang trip in December 2010, we had an hour to spare in the early evening, so we went for a leisurely drive along the Esplanade. I notice that there are many different types of buildings, old and new, vintage and modern next to each other. They look like new after being given a fresh coat of paint.

Teluk Bahang Roundabout Penang

On my way to the Penang Butterfly Farm, I passed by this roundabout. People like us who are not Penang locals will find this landmark useful if we want to go to Teluk Bahang wet market, Mutiara Beach Resort, Penang Cultural Centre and also the Pantai Aceh Forest Reserve, Penang National Park and Teluk Bahang Forest Park (Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang).  Teluk Bahang in malay means 'heated bay'. It is a fishing village at the northwestern tip of Penang Island.

Tronoh My Hometown

Although I was born in Ipoh, Tronoh (端洛) was my hometown until my parents shifted back to Ipoh in the early 2000s.

During my journey back to Tronoh recently, we passed by this picturesque scene of buffaloes grazing under the hot afternoon sun somewhere near Seputeh town.

Happy Chinese New Year 2011 !

Hawker Food at Gurney Drive Penang

Gurney Drive Penang is famous for hawker food, 'open air' style. Many locals and Penangites tell me this is not the place to go if you wish to sample genuine and delicious Penang food. I ended up at this place because earlier on my family and I had been enjoying ourselves basking in the beauty of the sunset along the promenade.  By sundown, the place was be very congested which would make it very difficult to find a parking space. The hawker center is just a walk away from where we parked our car.

Sunset Stroll at Gurney Drive Penang

1.

Gurney Drive is a seafront promenade located in Georgetown, the capital of Penang state, Malaysia. This stretech is a very popular tourist destination famous for its variety of hawker food and shopping centres.

2. When the sun begins to set, this is when activity starts. Some come for a healthy jog or stroll while others walk their dogs here. Friends meet up for a chat and couples come here hand-in-hand to enjoy the romantic sunset views.

3.

Gurney Drive was previously known as the New Coast Road. It was completed in 1936 along what was then known as the North Beach, and renamed in 1952 after Sir Henry Gurney, High Commissioner of Malaya from 1950-1951.

4.

The lights in the distance is the Gurney Drive hawker centre. The beaches along Gurney Drive are rocky and no longer suitable for leisurely swims or beach games due constant coastal erosion over the years. In recent years, a land reclamation project at nearby Tanjung Tokong has reversed the erosion and resulted in a gradual build up of silt and mud off Gurney Drive.

5.

Mangrove saplings have sprouted in the mud, which is now frequented by egrets and other birds as well as mudskippers. There are suggestions that this area be reclaimed for a recreational park or allowed to develop into a mangrove forest.

Source: Wikipedia

6.

Would you like to see this area here to be developed into a mangrove forest and recreational park?

For more Skywatch Friday Season 4 Episode 27 pictures and to participate, please visit the Skywatch site.

This is my entry for Weekend Reflections #69. To participate or view what others have posted for Weekend Reflections, please visit here.

Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Penang - A Night Stay

This is our leisurely drive along Tanjung Bungah as we were heading for Paradise Sandy Beach Resort. Usually, whenever we visited Penang, we'd like to stay at the more popular beach resorts along Batu Feringghi. IMO, I think the most beautiful beach is located along the Batu Feringghi stretch. This time we decided to try Tanjung Bungah which is nearer to Georgetown.

Tanjung Bungah is a former fishing village. A stretch of the beach was hit by a devastating tsunami on Boxing Day (Dec 26th) 2004. Currently, it is a good choice for budget travellers. There are 4 hotels here, all 3-star, namely Paradise Sandy Beach Resort, Flamingo, Copthorne Orchid and Tanjung Bungah Hotel.

Paradise Sandy Beach Resort is situated at 527, Jalan Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Penang, Malaysia. A very tall building with swaying palm trees. Not bad. We book this budget hotel via http://www.agoda.com/. We find that it is cheaper to book online than to call in directly to their hotel reservations department. We also checked on the travellers reviews and compared the rates before we made the decision to stay the first night at Paradise Sandy Beach Resort and the second night at Copthorne Orchid.
 
“Paradise Sandy Beach Resort Penang - A Night Stay”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on January 11th, 2011.

We selected the Deluxe Paradise Suite rooms which were quite spacious and cosy. Each suite is about 70 sq metres and there are 2 separate balconies for us to enjoy the sea view. The bedroom is separated from the outer area which consisted of a lounge, dinning and kitchenette area. The bathroom is spacious and has a bath tub which is not bad considering that this is a 3 star hotel. For broadband internet access in the room, we need to pay an additional RM 10.00 for the cable.

This is the view of the sea from the bedroom balcony.

This is the view from the balcony at the lounge area. We should be able to see the sunrise from the balconies but it was rainy and cloudy weather during our visit. We could go to the beach or the swimming pool but we were too tired. We spent the late afternoon resting and relaxing.



Another view of the surrounding Tanjung Bungah residential area from the balcony.

The package included simple breakfast, the choices are the usual mix of continental, american and local breakfast fare.

Overall, the stay was okay and the food, accommodation and service was up to my expectation of a budget hotel.

This is my entry for That's My World Tuesday, Season 3 Episode 14. To view what others have in their world, please visit here.

This is also my entry for Watery Wednesday #122, the link is here. 

Rob and Mandy of Barcelona Daily Photo is hosting the Food for Thoughts meme every Thursdays, do join them here.

A Drive Along Tanjung Bungah Penang

Upon arrival to Penang Island, we first visited Kek Lok Si Temple at Air Itam. After lunch at the Kek Lok Si Vegetarian Restaurant, it was time to check in to our hotel, The Paradise Sandy Beach Resort in Tanjung Bungah (Cape of Flowers). Along the way we pass by this area. The skies are bright and sunny now.

I looks like there is a lot of development going on in Penang Island. There seem to be more skyscrappers here than in Klang city and they look brand new. Traffic was quite heavy but there were no massive jams. I have visited Penang Island during public holidays and weekends in the past, and the traffic jams were terrible. A trip meant for relaxation had become very stressful then.

 It is great to travel offpeak, i.e. Dec 8-10. It was just before The Flower Festival and Dragon Boat Races would started on Dec 11th. Every year, there is also the Pesta Festival and Year End Celebrations which attract a lot of visitors to this island.

For more Skywatch Friday Season 4 Episode 26 pictures and to participate, please visit the Skywatch site.

Kek Lok Si Vegetarian Restaurant Penang

Just as we were finished with our sightseeing at the hill top of Kek Lok Si Temple, it started to rain. So we headed back to the same place where we had parked our car at the hillside entrance in front of this souvenir shop.

As we were already very hungry and had no more strength to search for food in an unfamiliar place, we decided to try out the Vegetarian Restaurant at the lower ground level of Kek Lok Si Temple. Well, you won't miss this restaurant as signages are prominently display at the steps leading down to the lower ground below. People who need to use the washroom will also pass by this restaurant.

Looking at the menu, the prices seemed quite reasonable, so we went in to have our lunch. Besides, it is good to go vegetarian once in a while. It is stated that rice and tea is Free, i.e. included in the package. There was also no service charge.

How often do you take a vegetarian meal?

“Kek Lok Si Vegetarian Restaurant Penang”, a copyrighted post, was written for Klang, Malaysia Daily Photo blog by Autumn Belle @ http://mymalaysiadailyphoto.blogspot.com/ on January 6th, 2011.

We selected the selected the 3 dishes and 1 soup for RM 35.00.  We were really hungry then, so we had already walloped the first serving of vegetables when I took out my camera to capture this picture.  The dishes were simple but it tasted good.

The Maneki Neko cat is purchased from the sovenir shop at the Incline Lift Station, not a free gift from this restaurant.

Further down from the Vegetarian Restaurant, there is a Liberation Pond aka Sacred Turtle Pond.  Turtles are symbols of longevity, protection and wisdom. Some cultures, e.g. Chinese, Buddhist, Taoists, believe that releasing captured turtles and tortoises is a good deed or good karma. Here, at the Liberation Pond, you can also do a good deed by buying some water spinach (kangkong) and feeding it to the turtles here.

This is my entry for That's My World Tuesday. To view what others have in their world, please visit here.

Wow, Today is 1-1-11, Happy New Year 2011!

We will open the book. Its pages are blank.

We are going to put words on them ourselves.

The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day.

- Edith Lovejoy Pierce

The picture above was taken at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The structure is reflected on the water surface below. Can you identify where is the cut-off line?

This is my entry for Weekend Reflections #67. To participate or view what others have posted for Weekend Reflections, please visit here.