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Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Trip to Penang Island & Hard Rock Hotel - Day 1.1 - The drive and the ferry trip

Last weekend, the whole family was invited for a wedding on Penang Island. We decided to stay at Hard Rock Hotel. On the way there, we took the PLUS Highway. To cross to the island, we decided to go via ferry.

Honestly, it would made better sense to go via the bridge as you do waste time queuing up and waiting for a ferry to pick you up. Below is the scene from the car of other cars patiently waiting their turn to go up the ramp into a ferry.


The way the ferry operators directed the cars (plus lorries and motor cyclists) to ensure balance in the boat looks haphazard but I guess they have years of experience. Once the boat left the pier, every stepped out of their vehicles to catch the view of the Straits Of Penang.


Note the red boxes on the ceiling. It is where the life vests are kept. I was wondering how to get at it in an emergency?


Cool salty breeze...


The ferry we were on is called the "Pulau Payar".


Clear sky and emerald green sea. In the distance you can see the Penang Bridge.


The main town on the island, George Town.


At the front of the ferry. Note the huge cruise ships on the right.



We are near the pier. Everyone started to get back into their vehicles for disembarkation.


When we disembarked, we also saw the huge cruise ship. At least 10 floors high.


To be continued.

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