Penang 1 Day Tour -11-9-2010

11-9-2010 was definitely an enjoyable day for us. We had so many people interested to join our activity that we need to turn down some people so that it wont be too many people. Thanks very much everyone for making the effort to join us have fun. As for the record, pictures are below for your pleasure

Our Tour Itineary =]

0900am
Firstly gather at Penang Botanical Garden
What to do: we will have a fun+ enjoyable Toastmasters meeting there.On top of that we will also have Ice Breaking activities to know each other better.
Average Spending:Nil
http://www.penang-vacations.com/penang-botanic-gardens.html

1200pm
Proceed on to Burma Road The Reclining Buddha of Wat Chaiyamangkalaram Temple
What to do:visit the largest Buddhist temple in Penang.
Average Spending:Nil
How long to reach:According to google map,it take 6min reach the destination
http://www.penang-vacations.com/wat-chaiyamangkalaram.html

1230pm
Proceed on to Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple
What to do:visit temple that wins the first prize in Penang state Landscaping and Beautification Program in the year 2001.
Average Spending:Nil
How long to reach:within 1min as it just opposite road of The Reclining Buddha
http://www.penang-vacations.com/dhammikarama.html

1300pm
Once we finished with the touring of temples, we will have our lunch at Joo Hooi Restaurant
What to do:eat famous Penang Road Cendol and famous fried koay teow
Average Spending:RM6(food and beverages)
How long to reach:4min
http://www.onestopmalaysia.com/food-reviews/penang/penang-road-cendol.html
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadowlands/3934279692/

1330pm
We will proceed to Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
What to do:Visit the mansion of famous peoples and listen the story by the guided tour
Average spending:RM12
How long to reach:5min

1430pm
We will proceed to Penang State Meseum at Lebuh Farquhar
What to do:to get know more about Penang history
Average spending:RM1
How long to reach:within 5min
http://www.penangmuseum.gov.my/Museum_Visitor.aspx


1600pm
We will proceed to Guan Yin Temple
What to do:visit The oldest temple in penang and build with chinese architecture and many mysterious creatures
Average spending:Nil
How long to reach:3min
http://www.penang-vacations.com/kuan-yin-temple.html

1630pm
Everyone is given ½ hour to walk around Little India to buy your favourite Indian’s stuff


1730pm
Lastly, we proceed for dinner at Francis’ Western food at Cantonment Road ,the place where you get 5 Stars Hotel Western food for affordable price.
http://edzilpacaldo.blogspot.com/2008/03/francis-western-food-fusion-style.html
1900PM
After a day of enjoyment.Time to say goodnight and sayonara.Thanks for joining the tour.



Having a mini Toastmasters meeting at Botanical Garden



Tik Liang very happy because got alot of pretty girls around



Members is enjoying the gaming session


Kati try to act "Ladyboy"during Guessing Game session,but he fail to do so


Taking photo during Photo Hunt Session,with the requirement of snap photo of signboard





Group Photo infront of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion


Eating the famous Penang Road Chendol




Group photo at Weld Quay



Eating at Uncle Francis Western Food,Pulau Tikus


Giving Leong Shen a pin for successfully organisining such an event