Have Perut Will Travel...: PEN Day 3 │ ICT Mall • Lighthouse Cafe • Skin Nation Tattoo!

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Monday, 31 March 2025

PEN Day 3 │ ICT Mall • Lighthouse Cafe • Skin Nation Tattoo!

Final Tattoo in George Town

We woke up at eight and began working on our videos. Cat enjoyed her beauty sleep for a little longer before getting ready. By fifteen past eleven, we were out the door and ready to head out.

Quick Errands First

We took a Grab car to ICT Mall to look for earphones. After checking a few shops, we finally found a Type C pair for RM29.00 (≈ USD7/EUR6) that worked for us. We needed them badly for the long tattoo session later that day.

Next, we tried the food court at 1st Avenue Mall, but nothing caught our eye. So we called another Grab and headed to The Lighthouse Cafe instead.

Lunch Before the Session

We arrived just after noon and ordered Hainan pork chop, Hokkien char, cold plum juice, and a Coca Cola. Lunch was simple, satisfying, and very affordable for only RM37.60 (≈ USD9/EUR8). It was the perfect meal before a long afternoon.

At Skin Nation Tattoo

After lunch, we walked over to Skin Nation Tattoo for a one o’clock appointment with MC. We waited a short while before being called up to the studio. At that point, we split up, as Cat headed off to explore Chowrasta Market on her own.

This tattoo felt special. We decided it would be our last one for a long time, and a crucifix felt like the right choice. MC’s stencil design was striking, and he began work at two in the afternoon.

A Meaningful Piece

The tattoo was completed a little over two hours later. The crucifix marked the end of a long personal journey in body art. Each tattoo before it had its own story, and this one felt like a quiet closing chapter.

This piece held deep personal meaning. It symbolised faith, reflection, and commitment, and I felt ready to stop here for a while.

Market Finds and Rest

After settling payment, we walked over to Chowrasta Market to meet Cat. At a familiar stall, we bought several packets of pickled fruits to bring back with us for a total of RM41.00 (≈ USD/EUR9). We then returned to the hotel. The long session had left us tired, so we decided to rest and likely order dinner in for the night.

Stay tuned as we woke up before dawn the next day to catch another Aeroline bus back to Kuala Lumpur.