A pearl has no facets... It is just smooth, isn't it?!
Penang, or the Pearl of the Orient as it is also popularly known, is however truly many faceted, and its varied attractions seem to only be increasing in recent times!
Boasting a charming mix of things old and new that warmly welcomes all visitors especially those from foreign lands while local tourists flock to it, some who swear are there solely to savour its many delightful cuisines...
Ahaaa, food tourism... it is strong here...!
A state in the north-west of the peninsular Malaysia, many know Penang as only an island, while a part of the state actually sits on the mainland too.
Its capital, Georgetown ~ the second largest city in Malaysia, is situated on the island and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008.
A recent visit found me collecting many photographic gems ~ keepsakes... many like renewing ties with old friends... and some were new 'friendships' made...
Too overwhelming for one post, there will be more later
Here, let's just have an intro, an insight if you like... into some of what I have collected...
Ironworks and wood carvings galore...
The Clan Jetties were an eye-opener for me!
A first time...
I'm glad to discover these
The Hean Boo Thean Kuan Yin temple
At dusk and low tide, with rains in-coming... seems to have found me some moody scenes
I like!
Detailing on a temple roof within the Heritage area walk
around Lebuh Cannon and Lebuh Armenian...
Yap Temple
Delightful details on a wooden carved door
We were there early, very early... it was still closed
The Jawi House Cafe Gallery
around Armenian Street
There's more... soon...
Lots of colour elements...
Not just the monochrome stuff, but lots of colour too!
I got lots more...
And yet, I think I only just scraped the surface of 'street art' in Penang
A prelude ~ 'Cinta' = Love...
Lots of 'mishus' too...
(Look.... @ewkaw and @blacklux)
Of course, why not?!
I found a whole street (and shop) dedicated to them meows...
on ceilings, beams, rafters... the works!
At the inimitable Khoo Kongsi
As captured from the Kek Lok Si inclined lift to the Kuan Yin statue
from Penang soon...
#WednesdayWalk by @tattoodjay
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