PEN Day 2 │ Kopi Tiam Tawfid Pawanchi • Kek Lok Si • Pekan Air Itam • KOMTAR

It’s Our Wedding Anniversary 💛

Today marked a very special day for us.

We were married 24 years ago at the Kuala Terengganu Catholic Mission, and to this day, it remained the best day of our lives.

So, to celebrate, we planned something meaningful—a visit to the beautiful Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam.

An Early Start

We woke up early and reached the Penang Road bus stop by 7:45am. From there, we caught a free Rapid Penang CAT bus to KOMTAR.

Before heading up the hill, we made a stop at our new favourite breakfast spot, Tawfid Pawanchi.

A Simple Breakfast

We kept things light:

• Nasi lemak
• Fried noodles
• A couple of doughnuts
• Drinks

The total? Just RM7.70 (≈ USD2/EUR2)—incredible value.

Journey to Air Itam

From KOMTAR, we boarded Rapid Penang bus #201 for RM2.00 each (≈ USD0.50/EUR0.50). About thirty minutes later, we arrived at the busy town of Air Itam.

We made our way through the morning crowd and headed up toward Kek Lok Si Temple.

A Peaceful Visit

We spent around an hour at the temple, taking in the calm surroundings and the beautiful views. It felt like the perfect way to mark such a special occasion—quiet, reflective, and meaningful.

Second Breakfast (Because Why Not?)

Back in Air Itam, we found a small, unnamed food court and couldn’t resist having a second breakfast.

We ordered:

• Kueh Teow Thng
• Char Kueh Teow
• A small Western breakfast (toast, eggs, bacon, sausages)
• Drinks

All for RM24.50 (≈ USD6/EUR6).

A Few More Stops

Before heading back, we picked up a bunch of bananas for just RM5 (≈ USD1/EUR1).

We then caught the #201 bus back to KOMTAR for the same fare.

A Small Setback

At KOMTAR, we stopped by a camera shop to check if our Lumix GX85 could be repaired. Unfortunately, it was beyond their expertise.

A bit disappointing—but we moved on.

Back Toward Home

We walked past the hotel and stopped by Maliia Bakery, picking up a bag of soft, fluffy buns for RM10.80 (≈ USD2.50/EUR2.50).

Next door, at 126 Hui Ong Café, we grabbed some Thai style fried snacks for RM24 (≈ USD5/EUR5).

A Day to Remember

It wasn’t a grand celebration. There were no big plans or fancy meals. Just:

• Good food
• A peaceful temple visit
• Small, meaningful moments together

And honestly, that felt just right.

Looking Ahead

We weren’t done yet—we had another walkabout planned for the evening.

Stay tuned for what came next!

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📍 Location:
Hutton Suites Hotel - https://goo.gl/maps/Sa3pp5NKAQgx5pij6
Penang Road Bus Stop - https://goo.gl/maps/PSCNjkk6yRNjxLro6
Komtar Bus Terminal - https://goo.gl/maps/mSpZ6C418JQJK6uf8
Kopi Tiam Tawfid Pawanchi - https://goo.gl/maps/LvwzSZ59ETmUYuM8A
Pekan Ayer Itam - https://goo.gl/maps/M1tLVwVLwKeDCYAk8
Kek Lok Si Temple - https://goo.gl/maps/Vn3Lz59icVJU31zL9
Maliia Bakery - https://goo.gl/maps/PHyenAXyFKTyM8bB9
126 Hui Ong Cafe - https://goo.gl/maps/trjuBiqywWxhGJtm9

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