New Year's Eve

 Not too bad to be on an island (well, Penang) enjoying fresh coconut juice for New Year's Eve.  So much to be thankful for as we wrap up a strange year - and get ready for 2022!

Careful what you wish for

 Hmmm. . . .

Penang Street Art

 

We had a wonderful afternoon in Georgetown enjoying some of the Penang Street art and seeing some of the cool installations in the town. 

Even some fun art along the water.

The well-known "I want bao" street art :)

Not sure who is doing the bicycle action better.  We also filmed a bit of footage which Gabi might use for her Brown University application video.

Chinese Restaurant

 There was a recommended, simple Chinese restaurant across the street where we went and enjoyed a quiet evening dinner.  There were some fireworks that were starting to off (a night early) and a chance to enjoy more good food while together on holiday. 

At the Pool

 We enjoyed much of the late afternoon and early evening having much of the pool to ourselves.  There were a few photos (well, maybe one), and some fun stop-motion videos.  See if we can upload the videos at some point :) 

Parasailing

 Both Gabi and Rania decided to do some parasailing - not sure it was the best deal - though fun for them to get to go in the boat and get hoisted up in the sky.  Pretty fun!

At The Beach

 

We enjoyed a wonderful Thursday at the beach and the pool - the girls started at the beach and we certainly enjoyed getting to have access to both beach and pool so easily from our Airbnb. 

Hard Rock Cafe

 Not too far from our place - a short walk, in fact, we had made reservations at the Hard Rock Cafe - Penang (though officiallly Batu Ferringhi) and enjoyed a delicious - and a bit pricier - meal together in the final days of the year. 

Penang Hill Summit

 There is definitely more of a sense of accomplishment for making it to the summit by hiking rather than via the cable car!  

Some pictures (and a nice lunch) at the top was a welcome stop and rest before heading down. 

Not sure the Titanic pose works with three people, but nevertheless :)

The family picture for us - enjoyable to make it to the top of the mountain - and a spectacular day to enjoy some great views.