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<title><![CDATA[Penang Ubah Trip: Day 02 Ben's Vintage Toy Museum and others]]></title>
<link>http://bellenmark.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/penang-ubah-trip-day-02-bens-vintage-toy-museum-and-others/</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Anabelle</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[15/05/2013 Besides the food and the street arts, we had also visited quite a number of interesting p]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Klenteng Cantik di PENANG]]></title>
<link>http://jejakbocahilang.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/klenteng-cantik-di-penang/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 05:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Halim Santoso</dc:creator>
<guid>http://jejakbocahilang.wordpress.com/2012/05/05/klenteng-cantik-di-penang/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Banyaknya penduduk yang menganut agama Buddha membuat Penang dipenuhi klenteng ( kuil ) yang banyak]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Almsgiving at the Mettavihari Burmese Temple]]></title>
<link>http://saskatoonsrilanka.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/almsgiving-at-the-mettavihari-burmese-temple/</link>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:53:18 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>ThushanSanjeewa</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[As we mentioned earlier, there are two monks who visiting Saskatoon are staying at the Burmese templ]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we mentioned earlier, there are two monks who visiting Saskatoon are staying at the Burmese temple. The visiting (Venerable Gayanori and Venerable Buddha Ratna) and the resident monks (Venerable U Osadha) were kindly enough to give us a date for an almsgiving. However, due to an unforeseen VISA issue, only one monk (Venerable Buddha Ratna) of two could participate the event.</p>
<p><strong>You are invited to participate the offering of “dawal daana” (lunch) on this Sunday (1<sup>st</sup> April) from 10:00-12:30 p.m. at </strong><strong>Mettavihari Burmese Buddhist Temple</strong> (115 Witney Ave South Saskatoon, S7M 3K1, Phone: 306-382-0461).</p>
<p>It would be greatly appreciated that if you can bring some food(s) (rice and/or curries-the monks are not strictly vegetarians, and/or fruits, and/or other desserts and/or beverages).  The participants (at least for kids) may have their lunch at the temple. Therefore, please bring enough for 20-30 servings. Furthermore, you are most welcome to bring flowers, incense sticks or fruit juice to offer the Lord Buddha. Please let following one of knows (Sandya, Champika, Buwani, Thushan, or Ajith) the dish(es) what you would bring.</p>
<p>The principle and the secretary of the Sinhala Language School kindly request from their students and the parents to attend this event. Thus, please come directly to the Burmese Temple at 10:00 a.m.</p>
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<title><![CDATA[Penang Isle: The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple ]]></title>
<link>http://travel2penang.wordpress.com/2011/08/20/dhammikarama-burmese-temple/</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:09:25 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>WiLL</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is a buddhist temple located at the heart of George Town with its pr]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Dhammikarama Burmese Temple is a buddhist temple located at the heart of George Town with its presence that lasted on the Penang island for more than 200 years since its foundation back in 1803. Often regarded as the earliest Burmese Buddhist temple in Malaysia, the temple is located directly opposite of the <a href="http://travel2penang.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/sleeping-buddha-temple/">Wat Chaiyamangalaram Thai Buddhist temple</a>.</p>
<p>The temple complex is consisted of a main shrine hall, the Sime Hall which houses a giant standing Buddha statue, a pagoda, a 200 years old well built during the early settlement of monks. The roof of the Sime Hall is also clad in golden paint with unique Burmese architecture. Statues of mythical creatures as well as deities can also be found scattered around the temple complex&#8217;s courtyard and garden.</p>
<p>Location: <a href="http://maps.google.com.my/maps?oe=utf-8&#38;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&#38;client=firefox-a&#38;um=1&#38;ie=UTF-8&#38;q=burmese+temple+penang&#38;fb=1&#38;gl=my&#38;hq=burmese+temple&#38;hnear=0x304a9403095390dd:0x29c305a5f38f633f,Penang&#38;cid=0,0,5510972268585063836&#38;ei=NoROTvGdHYKqrAf3lbGhAw&#38;sa=X&#38;oi=local_result&#38;ct=image&#38;ved=0CAoQ_BI">Google Map</a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese01.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-980" title="The Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese01.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese07.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-986" title="Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese07.jpg?w=614&#038;h=818" alt="" width="614" height="818" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese01.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-980" title="The Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese13.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese06.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-985" title="Burmese Temple Garuda Statues" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese06.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese01.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-980" title="The Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese02.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese01.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-980" title="The Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese03.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese11.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-987" title="Giant Standing Buddha" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese11.jpg?w=614&#038;h=818" alt="" width="614" height="818" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese01.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-980" title="The Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese04.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese12.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-992" title="Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese12.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese05.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-984" title="Burmese Temple Obelisk" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese05.jpg?w=614&#038;h=818" alt="" width="614" height="818" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese081.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-988" title="Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese081.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese14.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-991" title="Buddha" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese14.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese10.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-990" title="burmese10" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese10.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese09.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-989" title="Burmese Temple" src="http://travel2penang.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/burmese09.jpg?w=614&#038;h=460" alt="" width="614" height="460" /></a></p>
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<title><![CDATA[BE INSPIRED IN PENANG ISLAND]]></title>
<link>http://docgelo.com/2010/08/16/be-inspired-in-penang-island/</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>docgelo</dc:creator>
<guid>http://docgelo.com/2010/08/16/be-inspired-in-penang-island/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[15 August 2010, Sunday &#8211;After we attended the 8AM Catholic Mass in St. Anne for the second tim]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/34.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-14808" title="burma road, penang island" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/34.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>15 August 2010, Sunday</strong> &#8211;After we attended the 8AM Catholic Mass in St. Anne for the <em>second time </em>and indulged in <em>grilled liempo</em> once more in a Chinese restaurant in Bukit Mertajam, my colleagues went  home to our temporary villas via our shuttle service bus while I decided to create my own Sunday adventure by exploring some  fascinating spots in Penang Island.</p>
<p>I hopped on the Rapid Transit bus line from Kailan to Jetty in Butterworth and enjoyed the joyride for an hour; I also took a 15-minute ferry ride to Penang Island and another bus ride to George Town that brought me to Lorong Burma or Burma Road.</p>
<p>One of the reasons why I visited Penang Island alone was to be inspired by the diversity of cultures and religions.  As my first take, I was so fascinated by the <strong>2 Buddhist temples from 2 different Asian countries located in 1 street.</strong></p>
<p><strong>First stop :</strong> Thai Buddhist temple called <strong>Wat Chayamangkalaram</strong> temple.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/42.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14798" title="thai buddhist temple, penang" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/42.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Elaborately structured like the other temples I&#8217;ve seen, this was built in 1845 by a monk who came from Thailand.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/54.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14807" title="awesome facade of the temple" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/54.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Stunning entrance to the temple&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/62.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14802" title="facade" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/62.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/73.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14804" title="one of the guards at the temple" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/73.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/82.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14811" title="awesome facade!" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/82.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Lotus candles illuminate the sacred ground&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/94.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14815" title="lotus candles" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/94.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>One of my favorite quotes by Buddha :</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Thousands  of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life  of the  candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being  shared.&#8221;</em></p></blockquote>
<p>I like the lotus flower detailed even on the temple&#8217;s floor.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/14.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14823" title="lotus flooring" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/14.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Wat Chayamangkalaram</strong> temple houses a 33-meter-gold plated image of reclining Buddha.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/111.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14817" title="reclining buddha" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/111.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;ve read that this image depicts the tranquil state of Buddha as he perceived his death. The serenity that beams on his face reminded me of his enlightenment.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/103.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14822" title="sleeping buddha penang" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/103.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Even his feet reflects humility.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/18.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14820" title="buddhist feet" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/18.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>At the back of the statue of reclining Buddha are several other images of him in various positions. On its background are niches with urns of departed devotees.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/16.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14824" title="more Buddha images" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/16.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14825" title="Buddha bless you" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/15.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Second stop : Dhammikarama</strong>, a Burmese Buddhist temple  located <em>just across</em> the<strong> Wat Chayamangkalaram <strong>temple.</strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/20.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14827" title="Burmese Buddhist Temple Penang" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/20.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/211.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14828" title="inside burmese buddhist temple penang" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/211.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></strong></strong></p>
<p><strong><strong>Sima Shrine Hall</strong></strong> inside this Burmese Buddhist temple has one of the world&#8217;s tallest standing Buddha.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/24.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14829" title="international standing buddha" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/24.jpg?w=480&#038;h=640" alt="" width="480" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>My reflection on its enormous size is the thought that regardless of religious beliefs, there is always a <em>higher being </em>who looks upon us.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/231.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14831" title="one of world's tallest standing buddha" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/231.jpg?w=480&#038;h=640" alt="" width="480" height="640" /></a></p>
<p>More statues of the Enlightend One&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/25.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14834" title="buddha" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/25.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/26.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-14835" title="buddha bless you" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/26.jpg?w=300&#038;h=225" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>After visiting those 2 temples, I got in the public bus again, went to Prangin Mall in Komtar; inquired about some travel tour packages and compared rates.  Since I thought of bringing my wife and kid to Penang for a brief vacation in perhaps 2 months from now, I began to plan and scout for itineraries to maximize their visit. Thankfully, I was not disappointed.</p>
<p>Because I marveled too much at those temples, I only felt I needed to load my tummy when I saw my kid&#8217;s favorite fastfood; what else but McDonald&#8217;s. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>Big Mac meal + Strawberry Cornetto McFlurry are such a joy! <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/30.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14836" title="mcdo : love ko to!" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/30.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>I just miss enjoying McDo meals with Gabby.</p>
<p>After that hearty late lunch, I hit the roads again and made a quick stop at one of George Town&#8217;s famous landmarks.</p>
<p><strong>Queen Victoria&#8217;s Clock Tower </strong>&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/311.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14838" title="queen victoria clock tower, george town" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/311.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>It was already 4PM when I got in the ferry again back to Jetty, Butterworth.  I was almost breathless when I ran a few meters just to make it to the 15-minute sea ride; my shoe laces got untied.</p>
<p><a href="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/321.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-14839" title="puma sneakers got untied after a quick run to the ferry" src="http://docgelo.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/321.jpg?w=640&#038;h=480" alt="" width="640" height="480" /></a></p>
<p>Experiencing Penang is such a blessing; I look forward to more wonderful and meaningful days despite the sacrifice of being distant from my family.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.&#8221; ~Buddha.</em></p>
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<p><strong>PS : </strong>There are no entrance fees to these temples and they allow visitors to take photos. Just remember to remove foot wears before entering. While public bus rides via Rapid in Penang cost around RM 1.40 to RM 2.70 (PhP 19.60 to 37.80); roundtrip ferry transfers in Jetty, Butterworth is priced at RM 1.20 (PhP 16.80). There are also FREE bus rides around George Town; be sure to catch those from Jetty when you visit Penang. <img src='http://s0.wp.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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<title><![CDATA[Malaysia Backpacking 2010: KL-Penang (Part3)]]></title>
<link>http://totallybela.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/malaysia-backpacking-2010-kl-penang-part3/</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:32:15 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>bela pertiwi</dc:creator>
<guid>http://totallybela.wordpress.com/2010/02/23/malaysia-backpacking-2010-kl-penang-part3/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mari kita selesaikan kisah backpacking saya di Malaysia. Mumpung cokelat panas saya masih mengepul p]]></description>
<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:justify;">Mari kita selesaikan kisah backpacking saya di Malaysia. Mumpung cokelat panas saya masih mengepul panas =)</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cerita terakhir kita kemarin sampai pada saya terlelap tidur tanpa kabar dari Nisha. Pagi itu saya bangun pun, tidak ada kabar apapun darinya di handphone saya. Sedih banget. Ya sudah, ditunggu saja, siapa tahu semalem dia sudah tidur. Lagian toh, host fam saya mengajak kami berjalan-jalan. Ayo semangat!</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Setelah jalan-jalan pagi berkeliling jalan Sungai Nipah dimana kami bisa melihat rumah-rumah tradisional Malay, kami kemudian siap-siap ke kota.<br />
Hari ini untuk pertama kalinya kami pergi tanpa keluarga host fam saya, jadi kami pergi menggunakan taksi. Haduh, sebenernya saya nggak enak juga kalo harus pake taksi, soalnya 1 jam perjalanan muterin bukit pasti mahal banget. Justru jadi pengalaman baru kalau kita perginya naik bis. Tapi ya sudah lah, host fam sudah memutuskan. Beliau mengorbankan 30 ringgit. (does it seems wasting thinking I can go back to KL using that money?T_T).</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Yah, whatever it took, akhirnya kami sampai ke tujuan pertama kami, terminal bis Sungai Nibong. Kami hendak membeli tiket pulang ke Singapore besok pagi agar saya bisa pergi ke pertunjukkan Tari India malamnya untuk kelengkapan tugas kuliah. Mulanya kami mendatangi consortium. Kami pikir pelayanannya lumayan dan harganya juga standar. Sayang sekali tiket pagi hari habis. Begitu juga dengan beberapa perusahaan lain. Akhirnya pilihan kami jatuhkan ke perusahaan local KKKL. Nggak jauh beda dengan consortium 110 ringgit sampe Johor. Huraiy, pulangnya naik SBS 1,5 sgd! Habis, mupeng juga waktu anak-anak bilang bisa naek SBS 170 langsung dari kampus ke Johor dengan harga 3 dolar.<br />
Sudahlah, mari kita jalan-jalan ke kota.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">George Town<br />
Bisa dibilang George Town adalah wilayah di Penang yang beda. Tidak termasuk metro seperti Queensbay dan tidak termasuk pedalaman seperti balik Pulau. Kota ini memberi warna berbeda buat Penang. Berstatus sebagai kota heritage, George Town adalah pusat kota tua. Disini Anda bisa melihat toko-toko menjual souvenir dan makanan dengan bangunan yang amat tua, klasik gaya Malaysia. Menurut hostfam, sebenarnya kota ini tidak dimaksudkan begitu. Pemerintah kurang memperhatikan perkembangan pulau ini sehingga banyak bagian dari Penang yang masih tampak virgin dari pembangunan. Karena PBB melihatnya denga kacamata lain yaitu bahwa bangunan ini patut dilestarikan, akhirnya masuklah george town sebagai heritage. Disini, saya menyempatkan untuk berbelanja souvenir, kaos tepatnya. Lalu kami mencoba es kacang. Ice kacang dan ice cendol adalah dua es yang terkenal di Penang. Buat Anda yang berasal dari Indonesia, pasti Anda tidak akan kaget dengan minuman ini. Hehe. Sebenarnya di kota ini juga ada kwetiaw terkenal. Cuma tutup. Makanya kami mendatangi restoran India untuk mencoba nasi kandar. Dengan ayam gede porsi India, Anda hanya harus membayar 5 ringgit lho. Murah kan.<br />
Nah, selesai makan dan jalan-jalan, kami menuju Komtar. Komtar atau Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak adalah kompleks terkenal di Penang. Tempat ini menjadi salah satu titik naik turunnya bis di Georgetown. Bahkan Anda bisa naik gratis lho untuk jarak dari mana ya ke Komtar (silakan cek di bis dekat Komtar kalau Anda kesana). Menara Komtar juga dapat Anda jadikan patokan jika Anda tersesat di Georgetown. Jika Anda berkeperluan menukar uang atau berbelanja barang ”universal”, Mall Komtar juga cukup akomodatif lah.<br />
Di Komtar kami lagi-lagi mengambil taksi untuk mencapai tujuan kami selanjutnya. Sekadar informasi, di Penang terdapat taksi yang benar-benar taksi dan mobil pribadi yang dijadikan taksi. Sudah seharusnya Anda mengambil yang pertama tentunya, kecuali opsi yang kedua Anda yakin atau mengenal betul pengemudinya. Kali ini kami membayar 10 ringgit untuk sampai ke Sleeping Budha!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Burmese Temple</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Lho, kok malah ke Burmese temple. Hehe, kami juga heran. Ternyata di tempat ini ada dua temple. Yang satu Burmese Temple yang satu Thailand Temple dimana Sleeping Budha berada. Tapi tidak ada salahnya kita masuk ke Burmese Temple terlebih dahulu. Hmm, temple ini besar sekali. Terdapat beberapa bagian didalamnya yang sebagian besar tidak saya mengerti. Bahkan saya selalu bertanya terlebih dahulu apakah saya boleh masuk atau tidak. Hehe, habis diantara kami bertiga, cuma saya yang tidak sembahyang.<br />
Bagian pertama temple adalah lorong dimana kita bisa melihat lukisan berderet bercerita tentang perjalanan Budha. Diujung itu terdapat ruang sembahyang dengan patung Budha yang sangat besar. Terdapat beberapa biksu juga disana. Jujur saya tidak paham apa yang mereka lakukan, begitu juga simbol-simbol ini. Hostfam saya bercerita banyak sih, tapi sekarang saya sudah lupa. Hehe. Mungkin dari bagian ini yang menarik perhatian saya adalah adanya puluhan lilin berbentuk lotus besar yang dibiarkan menyala di depan ruang sembahyang. Menurut cerita, dahulu setiap tujuh langkah Budha akan muncul satu lotus.<br />
Tapi Mari kita ke ruang sebelah. Disini patung Budha juga tidak kalah besar.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"><a href="http://totallybela.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dsc01534.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-270" title="DSC01534" src="http://totallybela.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/dsc01534.jpg?w=112&#038;h=150" alt="" width="112" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Lebih mengagetkan lagi, dibelakang patung besar tersebut terdapat sederetan patung Budha berdasarkan negara. Saya lho, foto dengan patung Budha dari Indonesia. Hehe.</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Ayo, kita lihat bedanya dengan Thailand Temple.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Thailand Temple: Sleeping Budha</p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;">Nah, kalo ini bener-bener Sleeping Budha yang terkenal. Wuih, ternyata emang gede banget patungnya. Disini lebih heboh lagi, di dinding-dinding temple terdapat tulisan nama-nama donor temple tersebut. Disini bukan lagi versi Budha berdasar negara, tetapi patung Budha berdasar Tahun China dan berdasar hari! Lagi-lagi saya foto di depan Patung Budha Tahun Naga. Hehe.</p>
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Kunjungan ke Temple membuat saya sedikit mengerti tentang beberapa hal. Disitu terdapat patung Budha yang berbadan gemuk. Menurut teman saya, itu adalah gambaran Budha masa depan. Ada juga patung seseorang yang meskipun sudah tinggi tingkatannya tidak mau disebut Budha. Saya juga baru tahu ketika orang bersembahyang, mereka meletakkan lilin lotus, ada yang kecil, ada yang besar. Beberapa mencantumkan nama di secarik kertas dan diletakkan di lilin tersebut. Wah, sudahlah, sebenarnya ada banyak cerita, cuma takut salah saja, jadi jika Anda berminat, silakan datang kesini.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Pulang dari sini kami hendak menuju Komtar terlebih dahulu untuk kemudian mengambil bis ke Balik Pulau. Bis dari Temple ke Komtar tidak berbeda dengan bis di Indonesia, mesinnya tua dan tanpa AC. Pembayarannya pun manual. Nah, baru dari terminal bis di Komtar, kami naik Rapid Penang 7 ringit kayakna. Feeling back Singapore.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Huah, sampe rumah badan pegel-pegel semua. The good news adalah kami sudah bisa pindah ke rumah hostfam karena sodaranya sudah pada pulang. Wuih, senangnya. Malam itu berasanya males ngapa-ngapain, hostfam ngajakin nightwalk aja, kita males. Hehe. Apalagi saya sudah menemukan Breaking Down di rak buku keponakan hostfam. Ya, ampun, tu buku bikin saya senyam-senyum sendiri, mupeng baca cerita orang nikah sama orang ganteng!Haha. tapi itu tidak lama, saya baru ingat saya harus ke warnet lagi ngecek ada kabar tidak dari teman saya. Besok pagi saya sudah pulang dan sampai detik ini tidak ada kabar apapun di HP saya. Di message fb pun, ternyata tidak ada. Desperately, saya cuma bisa kirim pesan lagi bahwa besok pagi saya sudah pulang dan berharap bisa bertemu dia. But again, hingga besok pagi nya pun tidak ada kabar darinya. Uh, nyesel banget dateng kesini tapi tidak bertemu Nisha. Padahal kapan lagi saya punya kesempatan ini. Rush hour karena ban kempes membuat kami terburu-buru pagi itu dan saya membuat saya lupa dengan kesedihan saya. Nggak nyangka sudah harus balik lagi, tinggal menunggu bis kami yang ternyata sedikit terlambat. Saya hendak mampir ke toilet sebentar ketika saya mendengar seseorang memanggil nama saya.<br />
Ya Tuhan, antara lemes, kaget, nggak nyangka, seneng dan semuanya jadi satu ketika saya melihat Nisha datang menghampiri saya. Huah, kami langsung pelukan disitu. Sumpah, nggak nyangka banget. Kami nggak tahan blur our everything bagaimana ternyata kami tidak bisa menghubungi satu sama lain dan bagaimana kami saling menyesal jika tidak bisa bertemu. Bahkan Nisha sudah cerita ke Manuel tentang semua ini. Dia juga mencoba menghubungi saya tapi somehow tidak bisa. Haduh, Tuhan, tiba-tiba saya tidak pingin pulang, pingin at least satu hari lagi saya disini jalan-jalan sama Nisha. Tapi bahkan bisnya sudah datang. Ya sudah, at least dia hendak pulang ke Johor april nanti dan berencana main ke Singapore. Again, saya pulang di bis masih senyum-senyum, jauh lebih bahagia daripada membaca cerita orang menikah dengan cowok ganteng..haha..so much for my happy ending.</p>
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Hmm, berhubung cokelat saya sudah habis dan sudah lewat jam dua belas malam, sampai disini saja cerita backpacking saya di Malaysia. Hope there will be another amazing backpack experience =)</p>
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<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#62;<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Since we not hungry yet&#8230;and it&#8217;s not time for lunch yet&#8230;we went to visit another sacred place&#8230;The Sleeping Buddha&#8230;and it&#8217;s located at Pulau Tikus.</p>
<p>But before we went in to the temple&#8230;opposite of the road is another temple&#8230;a Burmese temple&#8230;so&#8230;we decided to visit it first&#8230;</p>
<p>Lets go&#8230;</p>
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<p>The first thing we did was to visit the Buddha and say some prayer first&#8230;</p>
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<p>There&#8217;s something really amazed me alot&#8230;look at the ceiling carving and deco&#8230;</p>
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<p>Although that was not my first time visit&#8230;but only now I noticed that the ceiling deco is superb impressive&#8230;.</p>
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<p>It&#8217;s real nice!</p>
<p>Okay! Done with the Burmese temple&#8230;.next&#8230;.</p>
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<p>The Sleeping Buddha is real long&#8230;.</p>
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<p>and I&#8217;ve no idea how it is&#8230;</p>
<p>Done with the visit! It&#8217;s time to fill up our stomach&#8230;next will be back on track&#8230;FOOD&#8230;I&#8217;m coming!!!</p>
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