Family Day at PENANG, MALAYSIA Via a Cruise
- Tina Pascual
- Oct 2, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 31, 2020
Day 2 of Cruise:
We woke up early in the morning. Obviously, we were excited for the breakfast buffet. As usual, we enjoyed the food. This day, we are anticipating to dock at Penang, Malaysia right after lunch time.
Since we had an extra time to prepare for our mini tour in the city, we decide to roam around the ship to breath some fresh air at the upper deck.
As scheduled, we arrived at the port right after our formal lunch. Tour packages are offered in the ship but we preferred to explore the town by our feet. Besides, we considered seeing the place as a bonus anyway.
As soon as we stepped on the land, we roam around near the harbour and appreciate the architecture of the city. Although we only saw a very small portion of Penang, we knew it was mainly built during the British colony. It also held remnants of the war.
To sum up our few hours, we were able to see the Queen Victoria Tower Clock and the Fort Cornwallis. It is both located at Georgetown, a Unesco World Heritage site. We also went at their hawker center and ordered some drinks while we rest.
However, what we realised is that, it was more enjoyable to be on the ship. Simply because we were pampered. The hospitable and cheerful staffs brightens our time. It feels like we are rewarded with the generosity of their service. We think nothing and we simply enjoyed our time. It was really an escape from all of life’s stressors.
At night, we again relished our fine dinner and watched a world class circus and acrobatic performances. Immediately after the theatre curtain closed, we went to the lobby for a free cocktail to toss with the captain as they parade. It was a prideful and intimate moment to meet all the big people behind the cruise. We celebrated with lots of balloons and dancing subsequently.
Our parents had retired after the party. But as for me and my sister, we spent the rest of the night at the bar. Unfortunately, it was empty. The bartender told us that in Asian cruise, they expect less - and almost no customers compared to the westerners. Nevertheless, we happily unwind at the sofa overlooking the dark ocean view.
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