Monday, November 07, 2005

cK Goes To Malaysia! Part 4 of 4

cK's and Friends Go Shopping in Batu Ferrenghi!

After the Toy Museum, I went across the street to get something to eat. I found a internet cafe where I was able to cool down with a nice root beer and check my emails. I also found the food court area where my friends took me on my first day of being in Penang. I ordered the same food --- I think it was called Char Keow Tay... something like that. Don't cringe when you see the picture, it actually is really good. Fat tasty noodles with a mixture of scrambled eggs, and shrimp and some sea mussels. It was spicy too, and good.

Anyways, you can see it here:

Some food I ate..	My Hotel -- Hotel Naza	The Hotel entrance

The night time arrived, and my friends came to pick me up. Anoushka, her sister Alleesha and Opkar met me at my hotel and took me for a drive to Batu Ferrenghi. "Batu" means 'Rock'. So I was going to Ferrenghi Rock. It is a reknowned late night shopping district. When we got there, Shery and her new hubby Nicky met us up there. We browsed through shops and such looking to see what bargains we could get. I was looking for any and all souvenirs I could take back with me. We all passed by the food court and then got some food to eat. I got some chicken and beef satay... Yumm....

Eat some satay!!	Yummm	Shery and Nicky
Anoushka	The gang!!	cK in the street

We walked around and Alleesha told me if there was anything that I wanted, just tell Opkar, because he is a good haggler. Plus, since I didn't speak much Malay, they would give him a better deal. As opposed to myself who was an outsider. Opkar did get me some serious deals, and I am very grateful for that.

Anou and Alleesha	Candid photos	cK and Alleesha
cK and Anou	Tsunami Beach Burger!!	Justin and cK

I got some magnets and a shirt. Nicky and Shery departed from us and I had a heartfelt embrace as this would be the last time I see them as I leave for home the next morning. It was happy and sad at the same time. The stores close at 12am, and we got ready to go. On our way back, we passed by an area called, "IVORYLAND". It is the area where tsunami survivors were relocated. In that area, we passed by this hot dog stand called, "TSUNAMI BEACH BURGER"... I couldn't believe it! I had to take a pic of it.

My pals dropped me off at the hotel. We said our goodbyes and they wished me a safe trip back home. They invited me to come back, and I told them I would --- because I really want to!
The next morning, Justin picked me up and took me to the airport. We chilled out having some breakfast at the airport. Before I left and got on my plane, I gave him a token of my appreciation. My WWE World Championship Belt! In Malaysia, they don't have those type of products available, so it was something that I knew he would appreciate.

I had an amazing time in Malaysia. I cannot thank everyone enough who made my visit so special. My friends there have made an impression on me that will last a lifetime. I will go back one day to see the other sights that I did not see due to time constraints. If you ever want to visit, Malaysia -- specifically Penang, I totally recommend it. The clubs, the people and the FOOD is great. As for my buds in Malaysia, I will love you forever. Congratulations, Shery and Nicky on your lifelong commitment to each other. Thank you Anoushka, Justin, Alleesha and Opkar for showing me around!! See you again!!!

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