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Thursday, July 21, 2011

I climbed Penang Hill

What did I chirp in reply to a bird last Sunday morning? I told I came from Cerok Tokun Hill, some 34km away with Penang Bridge in between. Arriving there without a strong pair of wings sure was a problem.

Penang Bridge in the background

The conversation never escaped the ears of Penang Hill. "I see, you called that girl Cerok Tokun Hill.”

This big brother took a pause while rubbing my shoulders with some tall grasses, and continued, “It is hazy right now. I’ll date her later.”

And its words lingered in the air, within the trees, when breeze passing. The girl might have already overheard that,

A tunnel next to Penang Hill Railway top station.
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for the words have left a tunnel.
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21 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 21, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    i like that 'arriving there without a strong pair of wings was a problem.' :)

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  2. Beyond ZephyrJuly 21, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Oh I love that shot of the tunnel! I'm sure glad that you've reached your designated area without growing wings :-)

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  3. KirigalpoththaJuly 22, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Wonderful view from the top!

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  4. wennJuly 22, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    wow, u did it!

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  5. GeorgeJuly 22, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    You got a good view from the top of Penang Hill, even if it was hazy. I like your picture of the railroad tunnel.

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  6. eileeninmdJuly 22, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    After reading all you post on hiking, I am sure you arrive with no problems. Wonderful photos.

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  7. AVCr8teurJuly 22, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    We now have something in common. I've been to Penang Hill too although I took the funicular car to the top. A very memorable view.

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  8. Joanne OlivieriJuly 22, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    What a view, WoW! That railroad tunnel is very cool, I love that shot. As always, your journeys inspire me :)

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  9. SharkbytesJuly 22, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    bridges and tunnels are among my favorite constructions- and very important for those of us without wings

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  10. ReginaJuly 22, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    These are fantastic photos! A beautiful view and the tunnel is just too cool! You must of been exhausted not having a strong pair of wings! Well, I had to enlarge my page xx because I couldn't enlarge the pictures (sigh)..the words may be echoing in that tunnel....

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  11. steveroniJuly 22, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Wikipedia states it "...is a leisurely hike of 2-3 hours..." up the road to the top, with two "rest stops" along the way.

    For THIS oldie, anything--ANYTHING which lasts 2-3 hour does NOT fall into the classification of 'leisurely'--grin!

    With or without wings, I am sure you had a great day. Malaysia sounds like a well-run country. I'll read more about it...

    Thanks! PEACE!

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  12. steveroniJuly 22, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    OH! And F I N E photos that put us right there!

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  13. Rick (Ratty)July 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    The picture of the tunnel is great. I would love to have two such wonderful hills to climb.

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  14. betchaiJuly 22, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    i smiled after reading your "arriving there without a strong of pair of wings was a problem", sure it's pretty amazing to get bird's eye view, only that we work so much harder than the birds to get to see what they can see.

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  15. Malay-Kadazan girlJuly 22, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I don't think I can keep up with you hiking even if I have a pair of wings ;-).

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  16. DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVEJuly 23, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    I agree with these comments!

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  17. BengbengJuly 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    omg it has been 43 yrs since i climbed penang hill. how time has passed by

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  18. LeontienJuly 24, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    haha i am not very fond of tunnels and bridges! But i am glad you had a great time!

    Leontien

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  19. TesJuly 24, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Lovely view from the top, Rainy! :)

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  20. RNSANEJuly 25, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    You would look quite interesting, I think, with wings..and I imagine there'd be no keeping you at home if you had them. You might even come visit me in San Francisco!

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  21. FriedaJuly 27, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I enjoyed being taken on the trip with you. Very nice pictures.
    :)

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