The island of Penang

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Exploring the smallest state, it’s art, beaches and mountains – Travel log no. 86

After another relaxed bus ride I checked into my hostel in George Town. Sure enough Val a girl I met already in Cameron Highland would check in right after me.

Together we rented a scooter and explored the city.

Clan Jetty, George Town
At first we walked down the docks of a clan jetty to watch the sunset. Back in the day each family had their own neighborhood build on the docks.
Penang, Malaysia
The sun is setting behind the Penang hill.
Floating Temple, George Town
Here a view on the floating Chinese temple on the next jetty.
Armenian Street, George Town
Our hostel was based on one of the most beautiful streets in town – The Armenian Street.

On the morning the next day we got up early to explore the National Park on the other side of the island. After an hour of riding the scooter through dense traffic we got there to hike to the turtle beach.

Bridge, National Park, Penang
Hiking through the park is beautiful. We passed many small bridges on the way to the beach.
Bridge, Penang
In the middle of the forest we came over this bridge. Unfortunately it was in bad shape and closed, like many other public sites in the park.
Turtle Beach, Malaysia
Finally we made it to the beach and had a swim.
Lake, Taman Negarra
The view on the fresh water lake in the back of the beach.

On the way home we stopped by the light temple.

Light Temple, George Town
This Buddhist temple is lid at night in ever changing colors.
Boats, George Town
Another view on the city at night with some boats floating along the beach.

On our last day together we hiked up the Penang Hill. What sounded like an easy hike took us exhausting 3 hours of climbing up muddy trails.

Monkey, George Town
All along the way we encountered with wild life. Here is a monkey mum with her baby.
Jungle, Penang Hill
Here a view of the jungle on the way up.
Penang Hill, Malaysia
 Finally the view from atop was definitely a good reward. Unfortunately the cable car was broken but we found a ride down.

Finally down again we checked out some temples on the way home.

Indian Temple, Penang
On this picture you see an Indian temple at the foot of Penang Hill.
Chinese Temple, George Town
In addition to that a Chinese temple.

At last, after 2 days exploring the city we had to depart. In the end Val was flying off to Indonesia and I took the ferry to Langkawi.

Biker, George Town.
Last some of the street art of George Town.