I get to know this girl through the Project Penang trip and we're happened to be roommate! The first met seems to be quite fun and little did we found that we're clicked together! As much as I wish her to be in the same group as mine, just too bad that we were not grouped together. =( We're sorta like taking care of each other and talking about things we interested in, had fun and laughed out loud together during the whole trip. I still remember how heavy hearted we were during our last day at Georgetown and never thought we could be this crazy on the one fine day. Before I continue with more craps, her name is Zings ! 

Lovelies! <3

Zing and I

After the trip, we both still keeping in touch with each other, always glad to see each other during certain events and chatting time are the most fun one! One fine day, we were just like normal having our chatting time through either BBM or MSN and here comes with the crazy plan of "Let's go Penang!" and "Yes-Okay-Let's Go!" and "Okay Imma apply EL!". So, yup! Zings booked our midnight train from KL to Penang and booked our accommodation too!

Aloha! How did the New Year treating you guys? As for me, I fell sick and now am down with flu and itchy throat caused a lil bit bad appetite which I hope I will get better soon. Ah well, perhaps this is just the right time for me to update my blog? Speaking of which I have not fully cover things I did, places I went, all the foods I had during my Penang trip with Project Penang. Shall we continue visit this Chowrasta Market virtually now?

Chowrasta Market, George Town

The Chowrasta Market ( Pasar Chowrasta ), being a community markets in inner George Town, provides fresh vegetables, fruits, poultry for the locals. Little did I know that the name Chowrasta comes from Urdu, which means "four cross roads". If you realized, it is bordered by Penang Road, Jalan Chowrasta, Jalan Kuala Kangsar and Lebuh Tamil. The Tamils from Kadayanallur in southern India has settled themselves around Chowrasta Market since the mid of 19th century which also the reason why it was known as " Kelinga Ban San ( South Indian Market ) ". It won't be surprised when you see most of the shops run by Tamils by then. 

George Town, being the capital city of Penang, is not just rich with the glorious foods but also completed with the beauty of heritage sites. Just so you know that the inner city of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As much as I love the foods in Penang, am also amazed with the heritage site of it. During my recent Penang trip with Project Penang, I had the opportunity to stepped into Cheong Fatt Tze mansion ( also known as The Blue Mansion ) and venture every little corner of the mansion.

A picture with the the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Upon reaching Cheong Fatt Tze mansion, we were greeted warmly by a sweet lady named Joanne, who introduced herself as a guide to us, told us what's the do's and don't when you're in the mansion before she start the mansion tour. Photography is not allowed when you're in the house, however, we're given the authority to do it and that's relieved me lots. The moment she started the tour and telling us that the whole mansion occupied a land area of 56,000 square feet, with a built-up area of total 33,000 square feet was built according to Feng Shui, that caught everyone's attention which were keep till the end of the tour.