Star Cruises : PENANG - Temples & Coffees

Part 2 of Star Cruises Trip 2008 with Superstar Gemini (SSG).

The moment I opened my eyes in the morning, I saw the scene of Penang buildings/ town from far, especially after mom gave us wake up call! We quickly prepared ourselves and waiting for the Ship to depart.

- Penang Bridge -

The Ship departed with a distance from Penang Pier, we waited for a while for the famous ferry of Penang (that everyone must try) to get closer to the ship and one by one of us got our seat on it and went to the pier and continue with the exploration in Penang.

- Penang City -

Getting closet to the pier and upon arrival, there were photo shoot for every guest of SSG and it was actually for sale before the end of the whole trip. ;) Further more, we catered a van for 5 of us to explore Penang. :)

Here's the destination that we visited in Penang :-

- The temple of the Largest Sleeping God of Penang -

It was the first temple/ destination that the Driver brought us to. If I'm not mistaken, it was actually not the first time i went to Penang and it reminded me with the blurry childhood memory that I could remember bits by bits.

- The Sleeping God and the Largest one -

Bear in mind that we should not wear any caps/ hats when entering the temple. It is to show the RESPECT towards the God.

Next, we proceeded ourselves to another place. ;)

- Wat Chaiyamangalaran (Thai Buddhist Temple) -

- Burmese Buddhist Temple -

Complete with morning temples visiting. :)

- Penang Coffee -

Beside visiting temples, the Driver did brought us purchase some local coffee too.

- Penang Coffees -

Various coffees for sale and they tasted GOOD! Each of us bought a few packages back home and distributed among family and friends.

- Kek Lok Si （极乐寺） -

Located at the highest hill at Penang. A very beautiful one.

- Koi Fishes -

Various colours for us to admire.

- The Beautiful City Scene of Penang -

- Snake Temple -

I did some stunt in there. :P From what I have understood, the amount of snakes have been reduced drastically compared with years before. And those snakes in there, eat eggs as their daily meals and NOT MEAT = IT'S VEGETARIANS!

- Photo shooting with Snakes -

I was surprised when I actually holding phython on my hand and two smaller one on my head as head gear. (lol) My mom was looking at me and she just went off without staying any longer. :P And said.... "My Gosh, you are so daring!" And after that, she don't wanna walk near to me. -_-

After visited a few places in Penang, we went to the famous local mall for a walk too. :)

That's all for Penang trip and it's a very short post (I know) for the day. 

The next place/ country - THAILAND!

Good day and happy working! :)

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Experiencing Cruises - Departing with Star Cruise Gemini

Something unexpected happens to be at my house today :), some bloggers were at my house for a nice Hainanese Teh C session! :D So yea...Okay~ Now ->

Part 1 of Star Cruises Trip with Superstar Gemini (SSG).

:) I have mentioned before that I will re-write all those lousy travel entries which I have written before and now, this is one of the trip that I suppose to rewrite. :P

The first trip with Star Cruises - Superstar Gemini (SSG) for 5 Days 4 Nights back in Year 2008, it was also my first visit to other country (ie. Thailand) too. :) Thus, it was the amazing vacation with treatment like princess (VIP) inside SSG. *Awesomeness* And FYI, I would love to take up a cruise vacation again someday! :)

- One of the Star of Star Cruises (Superstar Gemini) - 

Which we went through that 5 days with. Great food and great hospitality.

- The Sticker of SSG -

It was for them to recognise their guests.

- Part of Port Klang （巴生港口）-

- Superstar Gemini -

The cruise ship which we will be on our above sea vacation all the way from Port Klang - Penang - Krabi - Phuket - Krabi - Langkawi and all the way back to Port Klang.

- Our room -

The view outside was so nice whereby I could see the next destination along the sea and that's when we were almost reaching that place ofcourse. ;)

- It was time for buffet dinner -

Various food prepared for guests - sushi, grilled lamb shoulder, desserts and others, the blue cheese was nice with a little portion served with crackers.

- Part of Port Klang -

Leaving the jetty and towards the open sea, we saw various factories along Port Klang.

- Part of Port Klang -

After we had our dinner and shower, we went to the entertainment hall for show and short briefing by the crew for our plan on the next day/ next destination. What was good by attending the briefing was, the crew provided us useful information regarding the cab charges (ie approximate charges to get a cab for free and easy tour) and a few local tours (in group and packages offered by the cruise) that guests would like to took up upon arrival at the next destination and et cetera.

A good night sleep after that whole day and the next day......

- I saw the city when I woke up!! - 

I was excited to see we were getting closer to our next destination... Had my early bath and waa laa!

PENANG - the next destination to be ;)

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Star Cruise's Trip 2008

I've been reminded by a friend of mine who would love to go on board. Some old pictures during the Star Cruise Trip on Superstar Gemini.

Remember to take a picture with the Cruise!!!


The Restaurant where we had our Gala dinner at night.


Some shows & events that we can join in and have fun or lay back & enjoy the shows..=p

Aww.....I miss that trip, where peoples treating us like someone respectful and about the foods....OMG!!! It's all free and all you can eat from Blue cheese, chocolate day for those who depart from Singapore, pastry, BBQ lamb, beef, salads.... too much to mention, but remember!! Except liquid drinks that we have to order & pay for our bill, just like any hotel. No free alcohol.

We saw some people ate so much that they have gain their weight but that didn't include my family...lol.

p/s: Anyone in Sabah want to join?? Can contact me...I have good travel agent that I can introduce with satisfied prices. Just leave comment & I'll get back to you~~

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Gala Dinner Night - Star Cruise Gemini

Raining the whole morning & afternoon. It was Freezingggg~~~

Forgotten about my Gala Dinner with the Cruise Captain that was months ago. We manage to have dinner with the Cruise Captain that night, but the night before we must place a booking so that we have the opportunity to have a nice dinner with Captain. We arrive punctually, unfortunately for us that arrive early we didn't manage to take pictures with those Captain...sigh...

These reminds me that a tall & handsome captain waived & smiled at me on the first day when i was looking outside the windows on my phone from my room. I knew that he was the captain after I read their cruise structure on board.

Below was the pictures of their high class restaurant and those foods ranges from appetizer, soup, main course & dessert. Although it was small, but you will be full by the end of the dinner...Simply delicious.

The environment:

The appetizer:



The main course:



The soup:



The desert:

There were songs that sing by those crews on board, as a matter of appreciation and entertainment.

Pic: Handsome philippines singer entertainted us with beautiful voice.


pic: Took picture before our dinner.

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Superstar Gemini (SSG) Entertainment at Night!!

there's nothing that I can talk about now~~~Going UK next month~~=(

At Star Cruise Trip, on 9.30pm each day there will be entertainment show for tourist like us to enjoy.

Each night, there would be different shows provided, for example dances, singing etc... Hmm...mostly dances would be good to watch..SSG invited dancers from Brazil and dancers who ever won cups before... Although they look nice & friendly when dances,but in reality they are NOT!!!!

The show on the first few days are disallowed to take pictures due to Copyright. So..no pic are taken..

Below pictures are allow to be taken. Most of the Entertainer below are SSG own employees from all over Asia..Indonesia, Phillipnes, Thailand etc~~

Pic: Actually, she/he was a man, fro Philippines~~He's imitating Diana Ross for that day..He's action was sOoOo funny!!

Pic: Saw the guy in blue coloured shirt??He's SHY GUY (we called him that because of the show when the first time we watch). Justin Timberlake's song for their dance. SHY GUY was extraordinary~~

Pic: Above two picture was the same person, the real CRUISE DIRECTOR from Phillipines. Nice person.

Pic: There were show by them which were imitating singers for us to enjoy. Real funny and i can laught my heart out~~~HAHAHHAAH. Three of them are guys, but wear girls outfits.

Pic: Bingo Day. Where mostly ang mo know how's the game work. Guys entertainers dress like girls and few are real girls. They present themself as Miss Malaysia, Thailand, America, India....


Pic: The dancers from Brazil, wearing sexy outfit & doing sexy dances...WOW!!


Pic: Singers which originated from Phillipines. Good voice they have. They are the group singers who always sings at SSG's restaurant and plays the music instrument.


Pic: The "BEATLES"..They are acting like one & singing Beatle's song. I forgot the title of the song already.

Pic: The end shows where most of the SSG attendants sing the song..

I really enjoy for that trip, each day was wonderful..People greet you, people treats you real nice and you felt different. Kind of miss Star Cruise when we saw cruise when we drive through our ports.

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Star Cruise Gemini Trip --- Room that we are staying in SSG

Whatever~~

Excited when we first step into the Cruise. We are staying in a room which is more expensive (RM2000++) than the other. The room is expensive accordingly because of its windows for tourist like us to look out the window.

Pic: The beds and the windows. We can see the scenery outside -- the island, the city etc...

Pic: The bathroom. Frighten us when we flush.

Pic: The bathroom where we took our bath. It's small, but it's pack with everything needed.

Pic: Their closet. Their were 4 closet for 4 person.

Pic: TV sets, and make-up table are provided.

The bed are double deckered, but I just sleep with my sister in the same bed.

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