PENANG - THE PEARL OF THE ORIENT. Gismo Man and I visited Penang with his sister for a short break. Shil's husband had passed away in May 2021 from lung cancer. With the ban on inter-state travels, we were home-bound for quite some time.
We were at Tsunami village for dinner. This was one of the many spots destroyed by the tsunami in 2004. This restaurant was rebuilt and renamed after the catastrophe.
It is now very popular as it is built extending into the beach.
Dinner in an atmosphere with waves lapping onto the beach and a cool sea breeze can build up an amazing appetite.
Fishermen checking their boats
and repairing their nets before setting off at night to catch cuttlefish.
Call for Magrib prayers at sevenish from the "floating" mosque.
Penang is famous for its colonial buildings.
Many have been conserved, but this one sits sadly amongst the newer buildings. I can imagine the opulence and the many parties this grand mansion hosted during its hey days.
If walls could talk, there would be many exciting stories. But for now, this forlorn mansion awaits a new owner to return it to its former splendor and glory.
A tsunami must be a terrifying event to live through and it's great that inner resilience has stirred the restaurant owner to rebuild, and in a great stroke of irony, name the establishment after the very catastrophe that destroyed. I am glad that you were finally able to get together your SIL.
ReplyDeleteWe had it bad during the 2004 tsunami but miracles did happen. A baby was washed out to sea on a mattress and then returned ashore still on the mattress.
DeleteI am so glad that you could get together with your SIL. I am sure she is too - and thank you for these stunning images from your trip. Naming the restaurant Tsunami shows courage. I hope it meets with a tidal wave of success.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great play of words - a tidal of success. TQ
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DeleteI can't imagine going through tsunami. Nice pictures :) Looks like You had some good time.
ReplyDeleteWe had good family bonding.
Deletewow love the photos and that colonial house and sure wish the walls could talk. I doubt any of us alive during the tsunami will ever forget it. Hard to believe there is a nice restaurant overlooking the beach there now. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteI too love old buildings Sandy and Penang has many bygone colonial houses
Deletesandy shores, and the sound of waves accompany us for enjoying dinner. What a beautiful scenary here...^^
ReplyDeleteIt was such a good atmosphere, we stayed till 10pm closing time
DeleteTsunamis would be terrifying, so happy to hear when areas are rebuilt.
ReplyDeleteLove that old mansion, but hate to see them in disarray. I hope someone snaps it up!
There are many old mansions in Penang and it is sad to see so many of them in disrepair.
DeleteI remember the tzumani in 2004.
ReplyDeleteThe view of the floating mosque is fantastic. I hope an investor will refurbish that grand mansion soon.
Yes Giorgio, the mosque looks beautiful at dusk with its lights and the fading dayight
DeleteThe tree and such on roof looks amazing, to me.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
I think there was no more roof left, just trees and shrubs sprouting from the top of the mansion, Dora
DeleteReading this post, just makes me feel sad, coz I miss Penang soooooo much 😭😁. My second home.
ReplyDeleteBut honestly, I was seldom to visit beach area when stayed there. Everytime having spare time, I just visited Komtar, gurney plaza, or just walking around campus 😅.
Not too familiar with the tsunami village. Even though when the tsunami striked, I was in my room in Penang and felt the tremor a bit. Not too much and not affecting my residence area as well.
Really hope this pandemic's over soon, and Penang open the border. I just miss my home ❤️
you must have studied in UKM? I am glad you find Penang like your second home. I also love this island and wish I could retire there
DeleteVery nice post ^^
ReplyDeleteTQ Mahlindha
DeleteEnticing views are there in the shots and the description is catching. Thank you for sharing these with the viewers.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde meu querido amigo. As fotos são maravilhosas. Bom final de semana.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking me places i may never see without your Generous Spirit! It's good to see good things created after that terrible tsunami. And - Look!!! Trees growing right out and on that gorgeous building. (did you get to see birds living there? - love & love, -g-
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