Cyclist, Get away to Penang Island

Alright, here's a very old story.
Though it was a significant life time story from 2014.

It was an impulse decision to join Rachel in participating the Cycling For A Lane in Penang Island 2014. Signed up in March, and left it behind my mind until June.

It's fate and luck that when I first join Pickle & Fig, I've met Uncle GC and Uncle Larry, who are regular customers, at the same time, cyclists.

Putting on my cycling gears!

Uncle GC is very friendly. He introduces me to the bike shop in Bandar Utama where good and warm service is provided.

Explore cycling at least once in your lifetime and be glad about it!

As part of training, also Uncle GC and Uncle Larry's usual cycling route, we cycled all the way from PJ to Klang, along the Federal Highway.

Bah Kut Teh breakfast on Sunday morning

One day before the event, I drove Rachel to Penang.

It was 350km drive without a stop!

Following that day was time with Rachel's family in Penang Island

and not to forget... Penang street food!

The stalls are by the road side.

Managed by the locals, which is a different scenery from how it is in Central Peninsular Malaysia.

It feels good.

There you go, my first cyclist suit.

Still can't believe I've done it months ago.

Staying overnight at Rachel's grandparents' place that night, all comfy and cozy. Thank you so much for having me!

We woke up early the next morning, had some food then got on our bicycles only to find ourselves arrive at the starting point right after the gun was shot.

Regardless, let's hit the road!

At my first stop

We went off different speed in the beginning.

Hence I was on my own, staying strong with my earphone on.

At some tourist's spot.

Towards the end, when I started to feel like I couldn't continue without a proper rest,

I decided to stop for...

ABC ice

I'm never born an athlete. 

Coming this far, to finishing Half Marathons and now,

round the island, 82.8km,

I earn this medal with pride.

CFAL 2014

Keep the spirit up!

On 17th August 2014, I round Penang Island in bicycle, accomplished!

Short Genting Highland Trip Over the Weekend

Just came back from a get away to Genting Highland with parents.

It wasn't a plan involving me until I told my mom and dad that I missed the time when we were visiting Genting Highland quite frequently.

Mary-Go-Round in First World Resort

Since young, the family will visit Genting Highland during festivals, especially Chinese New Year since we are currently residing in our home town.

My parents have got invitation for Mother's Day celebration, hence I was actually hanging around alone, just like how it has always been.

 

These are views from the hotel windows. Demolition is on-going as they are building a new theme park, in which there were so much memories with relatives and friends.

I had my dinner at the Bubbles & Bites along the hallway connecting Maxims (previously known as "Highland Hotel") and Genting Grand (previously "Maxims").

B&B Virgins

Chicken Schnitzel

The B&B Virgins was very inviting, aromatic lime flavour. My main course on the other hand, was rather not satisfying. I agree that the chicken breast tasted nice with the anchovies, if you'd notice the sauces coming along, the one on the left was chilli sauce and the other butter at room temperature.

I can only comment that this is not Dietitian-approved. :p

Outfit of the day ^__^

 I later then went checking out the cake at Bakery, Genting Grand.

Chocolate Fudge Cake
top with macaron biscuit

The chocolate macaron biscuit was great! The cocoa flavour was strong, it was too sweet. I love it!

In general, you can count on the pastries and cakes in Bakery.

The Starbucks Coffee located at Maxims is under renovation. My plan to stay till late with a mug of Cocoa Cappuccino went to drain. This particular Starbucks outlet is also memorable. It's been the place to visit when I am visiting Genting Highland. It's my first Starbucks coffee before the company invade Klang with two outlets each at Bukit Tinggi and Bukit Raja.

This get away truly was a trip down the memory lane. I then stayed in the hotel room after some shopping. I played Harvest Moon on my laptop while enjoying tea and the cake from Bakery.

Then as usual, had my breakfast with dad in the morning.

Drawing of my Cappuccino

cheers,