Penang Day 5!
We woke up bright and early and left the hotel at 8:15am. From the 7 Eleven bus stop along Jalan Penang, we caught Rapid Penang 201 for RM2.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.40), which took us all the way to Pekan Air Itam.
We got off right in the thick of the morning market and began our stroll. We walked to one end of the market, doubled back, then entered the wet market. After exploring, we continued along Jalan Pasar until we reached the food court for breakfast.
Breakfast at Air Itam
We had hoped to try the famous Laksa Bisu, but we were too early. So we walked around the food court and settled on:
- Wan Tan Mee
- Toast Bread with Half Boiled Eggs
- Drinks
Breakfast total: RM13.80 (≈ USD/EUR3) — not as cheap as yesterday, but still reasonable.
Cat then asked for another stroll through the morning market to look for a snack she hadn’t had in ages. At the far end of the street, she found a stall selling Apom — a nostalgic treat we couldn’t even find a proper online description for.
Back at the bus stop, something else caught her eye: a tiny stall selling Chinese New Year cookies. She picked up a container of Fried Arrowhead (Ngaku Chips) and a Malay sponge cake (Ma Lai Go).
The Bus That Wouldn’t Stop
We waited for the bus… and were denied passage twice. Excuses ranged from “this bus doesn’t go to KOMTAR” to “you’re at the wrong stop.”
Third time’s the charm — we finally caught Rapid Penang 201 again for RM2.00, which took us back to the hotel.
A Quiet Afternoon
Feeling a little weary, we decided to stay in for the afternoon. We bought takeaway from 126 Hui Ong Café:
- Kao Kai Jiao Moo (Omelette with Rice) — RM9.00
- Pad Kha Prao Moo (Basil Fried with Rice) — RM9.00
Lunch total: RM18.00, eaten comfortably in our room. We spent the rest of the afternoon resting and editing videos.
Evening at Gurney
At 5:15pm, we headed out and hailed a Grab to Gurney Plaza. We needed a small overnight bag since we had bought a few items that wouldn’t fit in our luggage. After checking Adidas and JD Sports, we finally found the perfect bag at Puma.
We then walked out of Gurney Plaza toward our dinner destination. After a short five minute stroll, we arrived at Gurney Drive Hawker Centre and surveyed the stalls before settling on:
- Penang Rojak — RM6.00
- Prawn Lam Mee — RM6.50
- Hokkien Char Mee — RM7.00
- Coconut Juice — RM6.00
- Apple Juice — RM3.00
Dinner total: RM50.00 (≈ USD/EUR11) — expected, given the touristy location.
The Bus That Never Came (Again)
After dinner, we walked along Gurney Drive, crossed Jalan Kelawai, and reached Jalan Bagan Jermal to wait for a bus. The first Rapid Penang 103 refused to take us, and the next Rapid Penang 101 was full and didn’t stop.
We gave up and hailed a Grab for RM14.00 (≈ USD/EUR3) back to the hotel.
My lower back continues to improve, but we’re still being cautious.
Tomorrow…
Tomorrow is Cat’s birthday — and we’re hoping for a smooth, pain free day ahead!
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📍 Location:
Hutton Central Hotel by PHC - https://goo.gl/maps/mUAgDV6NQ2etaP8n7
7-Eleven Jalan Penang - https://goo.gl/maps/pXUrUijwzLKm7fk59
Pekan Air Itam - https://goo.gl/maps/sCT3VajTKYggVUv7A
Air Itam Penang - https://goo.gl/maps/azheUVzbxiPCU8fg8
126 Hui Ong Cafe - https://goo.gl/maps/rsTqv3TEzRBoQTy66
Gurney Plaza - https://goo.gl/maps/EU4hHYaFfy5rauKUA
Gurney Drive Hawker Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/vhNYCo4UxTZdW8oq6
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