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If you're been following my post, you'll notice that I've been going up North quite frequent since December 2011. The last trip I'm in Penang is during CNY 2012.

Each time I'm in Penang I'll exclaimed that Penang has changed tremendously. It's not what it used to be like when I see Penang thru my then child's eye. Penang has grown to be a very trendy island. No longer backward anymore. Buildings, malls and very apparent are cafes that can be seen everywhere al fresco style. In other words, it's so "IN" now.

Not only that, property in Penang has also grown. There's so many new construction sites works that are going on, new area that was once "just a piece of land". With development comes high sky prices as well and Penang properties are not cheap!

Although I'm local city gal, my roots travels to Penang as well and there's still relatives that is staying there. Penang has also given me good memories not to mention good food! :)) Looking at all those new properties there, sometimes I wish maybe I should purchase a property in Penang instead of KL. Itchy hands, I went to google to check out the various properties available in Penang and I landed at PropWall.

It was easy searching for Penang Properties here in PropWall, all I needed to to is click on Penang under the "areas" column and voila! I'm seeing properties available in Penang Island. Take your pick of which category you're interested in and the list will come out.

I'm impressed with the selection available and had an informative time surfing thru PropWall Penang Property. I love the names of the properties in Penang. I'm eyeing this Moonlight Bay in Batu Ferringhi. Name is nice and so is the price. I think I shall just continue to dream of my own dreamhouse and model it after Moonlight Bay....

The above pic is taken at Straits Quay, Penang. Doesnt it gives you a feel that you're "overseas" in Europe? I was indeed "over sea" in Penang for I crossed over Penang bridge to get into Penang Island :p

Malacca's Zoo

Part of our Chinese New Year this year, we went down South to Malacca. This time we stayed a night so that the kiddos have more time to explore Malacca.

Our first stop in Malacca before checking in is Malacca Zoo. I've been here once many many many many years before when they first opened and was impressed with it. Found it nicer than our National Zoo!

This time it was not disspointing as well but things have changed a lot here in Malacca Zoo. We had a very tiring walk that afternoon for the sun was high and HOT!! The kiddos however didnt seem to feel anything for they enjoyed their time in the zoo. They are happy so are we! :D

So what did we see that hot afternoon in Malacca Zoo *lots of photos coming next which is only part of what I captured!*

colourful parrots

a white rhino which looks "dead" to me. really not moving at all!

Cavan trying his hand at taking lomo pics

the pony that stuck his head out to greet us "Hello"

an angry looking bull. Better dont play-play

After brother had his chance, it's lil brother's turn to take some pics! :p

Cavan spotted this and requested for a ride. Although his right hand is restricted due to his fractured arm, he still insisted for a ride so go lah @.@

away he goes riding his pony

smiling all the way...

I just this shot, it looks as though he's galloping...should have photoshop out that guy holding onto the reins and it's a perfect galloping shot! :D

What's a zoo without some giraffes. So here's giraffes shading away from the torching sun saying "HI".

We also saw some exquisite birds having their tea break.

And deers too...

And I forgot what this animal is. Mountain goat family?? I feel pain at my knees looking at the way he sits.

Some inactive tigers which was so hard to spot coz they hid themselves so in and Cavan took this shot by the way and has a tripped thus the hazy look photo. Too excited looking at tigers! @-@

And we saw lots of stork and told Cavan that this was the bird that brought him to us when he was a baby thus his stork mark in between his eyebrows. He still has this mark and it'll become apparent when he's hot or in a temper. He bought our story, an innocence of a kid. Nice. Cute. :p

Some more birds....

Some poses here and there....

Ugly looking Malaysian bears...hahaha....

A monkey nicely sitting under his mushroom umbrella and oblivious to all the visitors who stop and look at him and snap snap....

This one trying to intimidate me when I tried to get closer for a closer shot. I achieved my objective but guess not for him coz he's still in the cage! :p

I've skipped the slittery part of snakes. Just gives me the creep! I stayed outside and waited for Cavan and hubs cooling myself and Caden off before we go through the last leg of the zoo.

We finally saw elephants! I've been wondering how come there's no elephants in Malacca Zoo. The kids had a fun time seeing this baby elephant playing with the tyre, throwing it around his back and getting it off his back. Smart!

After this we even managed to catch the Zoo's live interactive session with visitors before we finally head out to Malacca's town to check-in and rest before having our dinner.

Next post, our yummilicious Nyonya food dinner.

The Tranquerah a revisit

I said I'll be back to try their other dishes after savouring only two the last time I was there for a tea break and shelter from rain. I had my chance that lovely evening and had a FEAST of Nyonya food! :) ❤ ❤

Let's take a memory trip of what I had right before Chinese New Year.

Nyonya mix vegetables

This is really a first time for me having this mix vege dish. I expected it to be the normal mix vege that I have in other restaurant. Didnt expect it to be served in gravy style. Yummy though so okay for me. Acceptable :)

Next, we tried their Otak-Otak.

Otak-Otak

Their otak-otak is served without the banana leaf. I'm so used to having my otak-otak wrapped in banance leaf and I still prefer being served this style @.@ Nevertheless, The Tranquerah's Otak-Otak is equally delicious.

*Otak-Otak literal translated from Malay to English is "Brain" but dont be fooled by it's name. It is actually a dish made out of fish meat and spices. You can read more about this dish here.

What's a nyonya dinner without trying their Pongteh Chicken. I used to have this dish at home cooked by my mum. Still having it on and off at home nowadays :D I remember the first time I tried this dish in one of Malacca Restaurant and was so disappointed with it as I expected being in Malacca and eating in a Nyonya Restaurant, this dish will be superb but.... :((

So I wanted to try it again outside of home and am glad to say that The Tranquerah's Pongteh Chicken is GOOD!! Of course my mum's will always be the FIRST for me but this is good, I'll order it again the next time I'm back at The Tranquerah.

The chicken meat is tender and my kiddos love it. Actually I can just finish up my rice with this dish alone. Don't forget the sambal belacan! Mix the gravy and the sambal and ooh my! Can even go for second round!

sambal belacan which I had lots of that night. It's addictive!

Besides Pongteh Chicken, we also ordered Nyonya Fried Chicken. It's soft and juicy on the inside but crispy when I bite on it. Very aromatic, it's delicious eaten on it's own without any sauce whatsoever.

We also had Telur Cincaluk (fermented small shrimps fried egg). The other way I liked to have my cincaluk dose is dipping it with grill fish. It dont really look good bottled up but it's real yummy. Guess I'm exposed to these type of "cuisine" since young thus able to stomach it. I'll say that Cincaluk is akin to Durian. It's either you love it or you dont.

We added a last order which is the appetizer. Had it the other way round hahaha... No need to go in proper order lah as long as it's yummy, when the appetizer arrives doesnt matter right? We had non other that Pai Tee aka Top Hats.

I was impressed with the way they serve their Pai Tee and still is. It's beautiful and looks to good to be eaten but I ate it anyway hahahaha.....

So looking back now, it seems that we ordered a lot only for 4 adults and 2 kids but we sweep clean all the dishes!!

The Tranquerah
Red Carpet Avenue
Encorp Strand
Jalan PJU 5/22
Kota Damansara
(T) 603 - 6142 4106

If you're around The Strand area, you can give The Tranquerah a try. Here's my boy after dinner enjoying the cool breeze at The Red Carpet, The Strand.

Ooh ooh, did you notice what sort of chair Caden is sitting on? Look closer, it's made of tin biscuits!! Cool yea...

Ipoh's Cowan Street Chicken Rice

Back in the mid of December 2011, we went up North to fetch my mother in-law back to KL and on the way we stopped by Ipoh for dinner.

Ipoh besides being well known for it's dimsum, their chicken and beansprout is also the talk of town. We went to Restaurant Cowan Street and savoured their chicken and beansprout, a joint I believe which the locals frequent.

Easily spotted along the main street. Becareful though when you stepped in as the floor is quite slippery!

As I was not very hungry, I opted for a bowl of "koay teow".

plain bowl of kuey teow

We order chicken intestines as well. Have you ever tried chicken intestines? It's crunchy! :))

Cannot miss out is Ipoh's short and crunchy beansprout. I could just eat this dish by itself. Sweet crunchy beansprout... hhmm...

And then we have the star of the night, the chicken itself! I sometimes feel that Ipoh's chicken is a bit cold. Could this be their secret for smooth silky chicken?

Really not a good idea posting about nice yummy food at night. It's making me hungry :(

Will definitely go back to Restaurant Cowan Street for their delicious chicken and beansprout. The next time I want to try their chicken feet. I saw a lot of patrons ordered that and it looks yummy.

KidZania

Parents, have you heard about it? The newest coolest place to hang out? - for your kids.

It's non other than KidZania. An entertainment and educational centre for kids to play the oldest known game. Do you want what that game is? It's non other than

PLAYING . GROWN . UPS! :))

Over the weekend, I've selected two photos of Cavan and Caden and kept it for later when I'm free to upload their pics in Kidzania's site to register my interest to visit them when they are open.

Cavan the lion dancer

Caden the car racer! hehehe....

While walking around The Curve, we met with Kidzania's crew and there's a booth for the kiddos to take their pictures. So apa lagi, no need so susah susah go find picture for the kids. The booth are equipped with costumes. They can choose what they want to be and Kidzania's crew will snap it and print it on the spot for you. Cool leh? Not only that, you will be given a code number and you can go to Kidzania's website and download that pic and submit it as well. So that is what I did. Easy peasy! :D

So here's presenting to you professionally taken pic with professional profession hahaha.....

Cavan the pilot

"When I grow up, I want to be a pilot because I'll get to see the world and absorb in the different cultures and customs"

Caden the handyman

"When I grow up, I want to be a handyman because I can help mummy, daddy and all at home to repair things around the house"

You can still hop into Kidzania's site and submit your kids photo and await their email confirmation if you get invited. I hope I do and can't look forward to stepping into a city the size of my boys and playing not grown up but a different role that I'm in now :)

Kidzania is opening this 28 February 2012 and you may want to follow their FB page to be in the know.

Doesn't that airplane head peeking out of the building beckons you to just go in and check it out yourself what else the place has to offer?