just to summarise it all

Hike to Pantai Kerachut (10 July 2010)

Connie, Shu-Min, YiTing, Rachael, Angeline, Jye

I love the pier

It was the first trip to most of them to Pantai Kerachut. It was even the first hiking trip for Connie, Rachael and Angeline! We also went over to the Turtle Reservation Centre and saved an overturned turtle on the beach! We tried reliving the high school volleyball days but ended up having the ball flying at all sorts of directions. LOL We took Pak Atan's boat ride back to Taman Negara which costed RM9/person.


Movie Marathon (11 July 2010)

KarenC again invites me for free movies. KarenC, Connie and me had and back-to-back movie marathon in Queensbay. Triple Tap and Toy Story 3.

The storyline of Triple Tap is quite okay la. But the movie is quite slow. It gets a little bored after a while. LOL

We made a bold choice to watch Toy Story 3. It was funny and cute. Btw, this is the first Toy Story I watched. LOL

Thanks KarenC for the free tickets!! :)

ChuiLeng's 21st Birthday (13 July 2010)
Our vegetarian office lady Miss OOI CHUI LENG turns 21st. We went over to Smoky Jack for dinner.

LipHoo, Lean, Swen, KarenP, Shu-Min, PeiShing, ChuiLeng, Diana, ChekHwa

The girls

After dinner, we headed off to Haagen Dazs for a fondue.

the fondue lasted less than 5 minutes

Hope Miss Ooi enjoys her 21st. :)


Neway & Movie (14 July 2010)

Diana and Lean ppk-ed PeiShing and me, but we decided to go anyway to give the newly open Neway a try.

PeiShing and FOOD

RM11.30 (after tax) for 1 drink, 1 lunch... and a free buffet salad!! We were both singing and eating the whole 3 hours. Was so exhausted and tired after that.

As KarenC gave me another 2 free movie tickets that expires on that day, we went for the movie Despicable Me.

Many has good review about the movie, but PeiShing and me personally doesnt like it. It agree it was funny but it was lame as well. Maybe just not quite our taste.


James Foo Western Food & Coffee Island (16 July 2010)

After weeks and weeks craving for James Foo's Chicken Gordon Bleu, finally had a taste of it. I was so full and even donated my bun and chips to others. Craving fulfilled! \o/

Was on the way to Hard Rock and we saw the hitz.fm cruise on rapid penang. We stopped and hopped on it. We get freebies!!

92.8

We headed off to Hard Rock Cafe, but after discussing, we went to Coffee Island instead for drinks.


Bon Odori (17 July 2010)

Last minutely PeiShing and me decided to join the crowd of Bon Odori. Afterall, it's only once a year right? We asked ChekHwa and LipHoo along. Only ChekHwa replied.

Went over to Northam Beach Cafe for dinner first as it was raining quite heavily. Plus we do not want to spend on overly priced food in Bon Odori.

LipHoo called when we were halfway eating and agreed to join us. He asked if he should wear formal or informal! LOL It's his first time going to Bon Odori.

We walked and slacked around the area from 7pm up until the fireworks. None of us bring camera along for this event.

Pic taken from Georgetown, Penang facebook

Lunch at Aji Noren Restaurant (18 July 2010)

It's been looooooong since a meet up with Myreen and Li Peng. Only 5 of us went (KarenC, YiTing, Myreen, Peng and me). We had fun catching up and talking about Peng's experience in Kampar. Hahahaha...

(pictures to be inserted after i receive from Peng)

I MISS HIGH SCHOOL!

hike to muka head

My friends and I had our ambition high lately. We decided to go all the way to Muka Head Lighthouse. None of us has been there before. And it is the furthest among all the hikes - 4.2 km (besides Teluk Kampi which we dunno what and where is it).

After all the discussion of who is going, where to meet, what time to meet, who's driving, what to bring.... 10 of us decided to PUSH THE LIMIT!! They are Ranjini, Karen, PeiShing, LipHoo, SookChen, KangLeng, Neoh, XiangTing, Lean and me!

group photo before starting our journey @ Taman Negara

Along the way, PeiShing classified our journey is like an ACCA journey.

It first began with CAT. The first 4 papers. The route is flat and smooth and can be easily walked pass.

Then the road become a little rough and sloppy. But still managable.

Then we reached the first beach. But we dont know what izzit called. =P USM Marine is located there. FIRST PART CONQUERED!!

The route then became tougher! Lots of rocks at certain parts. Sometimes we even needed rope to climb up or down. Just like ACCA Fundamental Papers.

And as for myself, I always love this part. Not the toughness but the friendship found at this part. Friends helping each other, holding on to each other, supporting each other! Trust in friendship strengthen. :)

After quite a long while going up and down, we reached the next destination - Monkey Beach!! (without monkeys!). ACCA Fundamental Papers conquered by helping each other!

@ Monkey Beach

It wasnt a very sunny morning today. We even worried if it would rain and our plan would have to be cancelled. Thank god it doesnt rain!!

Monkey Beach was also quiet today. No tourist at all when we reached at about 10.15am!

After taking some rest and photos. We decided to continue our journey to our destination, Muka Head! We werent sure of the direction at first but managed to meet some police stationed there. He told us that it would be another 1 hour of hike to Muka Head.

All of us went "!!!!!!!". We were actually quite tired already but after encouraging each other, we decided to reach our aim - Muka Head!

The third part is really the toughest. At first there was little uphill steps.

But the steps continued and the slopes became more slanting. We were slowly dying of exhaustion but the steps continued and continued..... when we reach the first rest pondok, most of us (especially the girls) were really exhausted.

Some wanted to give up as we were only 15 minutes from the 1 hour hike to Muka Head. Some suggested that we should head back to Monkey Beach and just chill by the beach. Some suggested that those who wants to hike would hike up and later meet back at Monkey Beach. Some mentioned that their heart was beating very strong and could've sworn heart attack is just minutes away. It was really THAT tiring.

But luckily we managed to encourage each other to keep going on. We say we shouldn't just give up. We promised to take enough rest at each stop so that we would gain our energy.

Again, this step is just like ACCA Professional Paper. The toughest route. Friends are there to support. But it is so tough that one could just die. It takes lots of courage to continue to journey! One must have determination to reach the ending. LOL I'm exaggerating.. but really k!! Taking ACCA and the stress it gives. T_T

Anyway, back to hiking.

We rested and the next pondok.. and the following pondok, encouraging each other that we are nearer and nearer towards Muka Head! So we hiked up and up....

Then suddenly, PeiShing the one at the front shouted "OIIII JALAN MATI LAAAAA". I, who was behind her went to have a look. Impossible. There's just one route. How could it be a dead end? Muka Head supposed to be the end!!!

True enough it was a gate. Then when I looked closely, it was the gate of the Muka Head Lighthouse!!!!! OUR DESTINATION!!!!

@ Muka Head Lighthouse

We then signed our name at the guestbook! Proof of our determination.

We went up to the lighthouse to and take a view from the top. It was quite windy up there.

Actually we didnt know that Muka Head doesnt have a beach. We thought when we reached Muka Head, we would ride a boat back to Taman Negara. We were a little disappointed when there is ONLY a lighthouse. But again, on the other hand, we were proud to reach there.

Most of us already ran out or water to drink and wanted to buy some mineral water from the guy living in the lighthouse, but it was RM4 for a 1.5 litre bottle. Furthermore, it wasnt even brand new. The bottles are not sealed. We dare not buy it.

We sat at the pondok located next to the lighthouse and had our little picnic of sandwiches and biscuits. Then the guy offered us a bottle of free 1.5 litre bottle. At first, we were quite worried how the water would turned out to be. But after a while, we decided to risk it as we were all dehydrated! Life vs Geliness... life won! Luckily the water doesnt tastes weird! Thank you Mr Lighthouse Man for the mineral water!

After a about half an hour at the lighthouse and some food and water to regain back our energy, we headed back to Monkey Beach. It only took us less than half an hour downhill, rather than one hour uphill. Look at our happy faces when we reached Monkey Beach.

We called Pak Atan (the boat service) for the boat ride. We then just sat down and chilled at the beach.

We left our little mark there too! Hehe couldnt resist.

Pak Atan arrived about 20 minutes later. We had our life jackets on and off we go heading towards Taman Negara.

The boat trip lasted only about 5-10 minutes. And we used about 2 hours to reach monkey beach? Ahhhh technology and its wonder. RM50 for the 10 of us.

We get ourselves cleaned up in the toilet. Washed the sands off our feet. KangLeng even bathed!! LOL

Then we headed for a curry mee / laksa lunch at Tanjung Bungah!

Before we bid farewell, one of the guy said "LET'S HIKE UP TO PENANG HILL NOW!!". All of us went =.=''

Wonderful memorable trip to be remembered!!


p.s. - more pictures on my facebook :)

Hiking and Bbq in Monkey Beach

after many discussions, finally the plan is on. 18 march 2009. hike to monkey beach.

6.45am - karenP, hooichin and jasvin reach chuileng's house. ranjini suppose to be waiting there too.
6.55am - fetch lean
7.10am - fetch shu-min

but the truth is, they left butterworth at 7am. lol they came and fetch me at my place about 7.35am. then off we go to Taman Negara!

reach there, divide stuff to carry, took pictures.....

the sun is glaring


all set for hiking

after much delays, we started hiking at 8.50am.

at first the path is easy and beautiful


there's even a beautiful scenery for us to take photos


shu-min . lean . chuileng . hooichin


at the junction
our destination : Monkey Beach is on the right


as we go deeper, the road gets tougher


jasvin . karenP . lean . ranjini . shu-min . chuileng


@ a beautiful rest place


after about 30 minutes of hike, still semangat to take picture

at one of the rope challenge while hiking

at around 10am, finally we reached our destination! MONKEY BEACH!

monkey beach

the moment we reach, we sang the song "we are the champions, my friends" lol and we couldnt help but to just drop our things and go crazyyyyyyyy!!!!!!

starfish pose


hooichin . chuileng . lean


looks like only me and chuileng feels the love. hooichin looks sad lol


jasvin resting at the hammock

after much rest, at about 10.30am, we start to prepare for our bbq session.

some of us build the fire.

our bbq area

some of us prepare the food.

chuileng with marshmallows

others help to find a cheap and reasonable safe boat trip back to Taman Negara.

right before the bbq started!

then the BBQ STARTS!! FOOD ATTACKKKKKK!!!!

our bbq spot. right under the tree. it's really shady and windy. comfortably nice.


jasvin and ranjini

please ignore the tham jiak chuileng


while waiting for our food to cook

we had lotsa fun. we sat down, chatted, bbq-ed, laughed, eat, joked, eat, perli-ed, eat again...

after many many rounds of sausages, potatos, nuggets, toast bread, burgers... some of them decided to stop eating and continue to enjoy around the beach.

plays with the swing


rest and relax

while others who were thrifty and doesnt want to waste the food, continue to stuff food into our stomach.

hooichin . lean


hooichin . shu-min


lean . shu-min

at about 1.30pm, we cleaned the place faster than superman would've done. lol it's actually because we told the pak cik of the boat that we would ride his boat at 1pm. he was kind enough to wait for us until 1.30pm. thank you pak cik! the boat ride costs us rm50 for 7 of us.

boat ride

in this trip, we sweat, we complained, we ate dirty overcooked food, but despite being so tired and dirty, we had so much fun! we laughed so much. it was a wonderful trip!! another sweet memory huh? ;D

and finally a complete group photo!

we had so much fun!