The Charms of Ole' Penang.....

Pakdokter took the chance from the 'Balik Kampung Hari Raya' trip to re-visit Penang. We chose the E&O Hotel for its 'old world' charm as well as for its convenient location from where we could set out on foot to explore the heritage sites of Penang.

Kudos to the Penangites! With this part of Penang being now declared a world heritage site, hopefully many of the old and pretty buildings will be restored to its former glorious looks....

Below are some of the picture-shots pakdokter managed to capture during the short 2-day break in Penang.

many of these old shops are now occupied by law-firms....

restaurants and bars....

the old Wearne Brothers motor-car showroom is now a small mall

and entertainment and food court...

called the 'Garage'...

the Cheong Sze Fatt Mansion.....some 16 rooms are available for an experience

of staying in an old Kongsi House....

an old Chinese temple...

refurbished old shops.....

the Convent Light Street...

St. Francis's Church?....

old Indian grocery shop....