嘉宾贴之二：我的第一次外国之旅-马来西亚，槟城 Guest Post – Part II: My First Overseas Travel – Penang, Malaysia

2024年3月23日 – March 23, 2024

吃过早餐，下楼试着在ATM机上提款，很方便（学到了新本领）。出发！
第一站，The Top。
James果然是旅行达人。在网上就买好了票，领着我们来到了这里的至高点槟城The Top。这座卓越的建筑68层楼251米高。我们今天要挑战高空走道Rainbow Skywalk。人有时候很奇怪，理智告诉自己很安全时，眼睛一看到玻璃下面的高空还是会不自觉害怕。最勇敢的是James，胆子小一点的是JoAnne。顶着烈日，没一会我们就勇敢地站上了玻璃高空观景台。俯瞰整个乔治市以及周边的山脉和海滩，心胸何其开阔、风景何其壮观！当然这是我第一次站在这么高的地方！

After breakfast, I went downstairs and tried to withdraw money from an ATM, which was very convenient (I learned a new skill). Let’s go!

The first stop, The Top.

James is indeed a travel expert. He bought tickets online and led us to the highest point in Penang, The Top. This outstanding building is 68 stories and 251 meters high. Today we are going to challenge the Rainbow Skywalk. People are strange sometimes. When rationality tells us it’s safe, our eyes still involuntarily feel afraid when we see the heights below the glass. James is the bravest, while JoAnne is a little more timid. Under the scorching sun, it wasn’t long before we bravely stood on the glass sky observation deck. Overlooking the entire George Town and the surrounding mountains and beaches, how broad-minded and spectacular the scenery is! Of course, this is the first time I’ve stood in such a high place!

第二站，新世界美食中心午餐
我们步行来到这里吃午餐。各式美味的小摊让人眼花缭乱、垂涎欲滴。JoAnne选了几种，蛮好吃的，都是没吃过的味道。

The second stop, New World Food Center for lunch. We walked here to have lunch. Various delicious food stalls dazzled our eyes and made our mouths water. JoAnne chose a few dishes, which were quite tasty and had flavors I had never tried before.

第三站，Tropical Fruit Farm 热带水果农场 – The third stop, Tropical Fruit Farm

吃过午饭稍事休息，我们打grab，沿着并不笔直的海岸线，七拐八拐，一个小时的路程，来到这里。司机开车有些凶悍，我和JoAnne到达时基本晕车。导游开着观光车，凉风习习，带我们仨到达山上。这里的热带水果好多我都没有见过，更别说吃过了。女导游汉语说得挺流利，还会讲英语，边讲边给我们摘水果品尝。这些有机水果，有些是当地的，有些也来自国外，真是大饱口福啊！热带水果，很特别很好吃，层次丰富的口感，不会表达，只能说，遇见认知领域里没有的味道，好吃！晕车的不适一扫而光，此行值得！也许，此时与某些热带水果植物的相遇就是今生唯一的一次相遇吧。

After having lunch and resting for a while, we took a taxi and drove along the winding coastline for an hour to arrive here. The driver was a bit rough, and JoAnne and I both felt a little carsick when we arrived. The tour guide drove a sightseeing car, bringing the three of us up the mountain in the cool breeze.

There were many tropical fruits here that I had never seen before, let alone tasted. The female tour guide spoke fluent Chinese and English. She explained while picking fruits for us to taste. These organic fruits, some local and some from abroad, were a real feast for our taste buds! The tropical fruits were very special and tasted great, with a rich and varied mouthfeel that is hard to express in words. I can only say that we encountered delicious flavors beyond our cognitive scope! The discomfort from carsickness was completely gone, making this trip so worthwhile! Perhaps this encounter with certain tropical fruit plants is the only chance in my lifetime.

记录几种有趣的：

Here are a few interesting fruits to record:

这是栗子 – This is a chestnut.

这是神奇果。剥皮以后果含在嘴里一分钟，再吃酸的东西，都会变甜，就这么神奇！- This is the Magic Fruit. After peeling and holding the fruit in your mouth for one minute, any sour food you eat will then turn sweet. That’s how magical it is!

这个是苹果，表面有一层绒面 – This is an apple with a layer of fuzz on the surface.

这是咖啡豆，当然，还要经过其他工序才能变成我们喝的咖啡。- This is a coffee bean. Of course, it still needs to go through other processing steps to become the coffee we drink.

第四站，巴都丁宜海滩
回住处休息一下我们继续出发。来到了海滩。
踩着软软的白沙，望着碧波荡漾的大海，喝着蓝色的迷人的酒，真是陶醉了。这是我第一次在海边喝酒。此情此景，姐妹相聚，太开心了，今生感恩相遇！

The fourth stop, Batu Ferringhi Beach

After resting for a bit at our accommodation, we continued our journey and arrived at the beach. Walking on the soft white sand, gazing at the rippling blue sea, and sipping on enchanting blue cocktails, it was truly intoxicating. This was my first time drinking by the sea. In this moment and setting, reuniting with my dear sister, I was overjoyed. I am so grateful for our encounter in this lifetime!

第四站，印度菜晚餐
今晚我们仨品尝了海滩对面的一家印度菜。当然，这也是我第一次吃印度菜。挺新鲜，味道挺好吃的。一扫而光！

The fourth stop, Indian cuisine for dinner

Tonight, the three of us tasted Indian food at a restaurant across from the beach. Of course, this was also my first time trying Indian cuisine. It was quite a fresh experience, and the flavors were delicious. We finished everything!

这是饭店对面的小摊，很喜欢这种小灯。今天的心情也像这小灯，明亮又五彩斑斓！
多么充实又快乐的一天！

This is a small stall opposite the restaurant. I really like these small lanterns. Today’s mood is also like these little lights, bright and colorful! What a fulfilling and happy day!