Three Months in Malaysia – Feb 2024 – Our Trips Around The World

Food in Malaysia

I hope to write about all the delicious and not so delicious food we ate on our Malaysia Trip!

Week 11 in Penang 槟城第十一周

2024年5月6日到5月12日，来到马拉西亚槟城的第十一周

Week 11 in Penang: May 6 to May 12, 2024

随着一周的平静流逝，离开的日期逐渐逼近，心中不免泛起几分寂寥。我列了一份离开前想要完成的事项的清单。周三，还未天亮，PJG就独自一人前往升旗山寻找那晨曦的第一缕阳光，而他站在山顶迎接日出的那一刻，仿佛也点亮了这段旅程的每一个记忆。周五夜晚，我们又回到了大树下海鲜餐厅，满足了我对皮皮虾的渴望，似乎每一口都是对这次旅行美好回忆的缅怀。

As the week passed quietly and our departure date gradually approached, a sense of melancholy inevitably arose in my heart. We made a list of things we wanted to accomplish before leaving. On Wednesday, before dawn, PJG went alone to Penang Hill to find the first ray of morning light. The moment he stood on the top of the hill to greet the sunrise seemed to light up every memory of this journey.

Week 10 of the Malaysia trip – 槟城第十周

2024年4月29日到5月5日，来到马来西亚槟城的第十周

April 29th to May 5th, 2024, marking the tenth week of the Malaysia trip.

从越南回来后的一周很平静，一切工作都恢复了正常节奏。到了周四，我们新发现了一个名为“360度旋转餐厅”的屋顶酒吧，从这里可以更近距离地俯瞰乔治城的景色。

The week following our return from Vietnam was very peaceful, with everything at work resuming its normal rhythm.

Musings from our Journey to Saigon – 越南胡志明市游感而发

自2018年的欧洲之旅以来，我和PJG的足迹已遍布世界各地。我俩很长时间一直在计划一次深入的亚洲之旅，特别是东南亚各国。我一直特别向往那里丰富的美食、多样的文化以及各具特色的风土人情。越南一直是首选的目的地之一，自从来到美国后，我对越南有了更多的了解。

After our trip to Europe in 2018, PJG and I have traveled to many parts of the world. We had been planning an in-depth trip to Asia, especially Southeast Asian countries, for a long time. I have always been particularly looking forward to the rich cuisine, diverse cultures, and unique customs and people there.

Returning to Penang – 返回槟城

2024年4月28日，星期日，新加坡越南之旅第九天

April 28, 2024, Sunday, Day 9 of the Singapore-Vietnam trip

今天是这次短暂旅行的最后一天。我们坐Grab到达了机场，在那里吃了两个价格昂贵的越南三明治。飞机在下午1点多起飞，顺利地飞抵了槟城。在海关排队等了将近一个小时才通关。尽管我俩很享受旅行，但每天的外出游览也令人疲惫，能回到家中感觉真好，终于可以好好休息一下了。接下来，我计划写一篇关于越南之旅感受的总结篇。

Today is the last day of this short trip. We took a Grab to the airport, where we ate two ridiculously expensive Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches. The plane took off a little after 1 pm and landed smoothly in Penang 90 minutes later. We waited in a long line at customs for nearly an hour before clearing. Although we both enjoyed traveling, going out exploring every day was also tiring. It feels really good to be able to return home and finally get some proper rest. Next, I plan to write a summary article about our feelings on the Vietnam trip.

Day 5 in Ho Chi Minh City 胡志明市第五天

2024年4月27日，星期六，新加坡越南之旅第8天

April 27, 2024, Saturday, Day 8 of the Singapore-Vietnam trip

今天上午，我俩前往位于Bitexco金融大厦第49层的西贡光景台。Bitexco金融大厦是胡志明市的地标性建筑之一，高达262米，共68层，是越南最高的建筑之一。设计灵感来自于越南的国花-莲花盛放，大厦外观仿若娇媚的莲花花蕾，象征着越南民族的活力和期望。从大厦的光景台上，可以360度俯瞰胡志明市的壮观景色，整个城市尽收眼底。

This morning, we went to the Saigon Skydeck on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower. The Bitexco Financial Tower is one of the landmark buildings in Ho Chi Minh City, standing 262 meters tall with 68 floors, making it one of the tallest buildings in Vietnam.

Day 4 in Ho Chi Minh City 胡志明市第四天

2024年4月26日，星期五，新加坡越南之旅第7天 April 26, 2024, Friday, Day 7 of the Singapore-Vietnam Trip

今天没有什么特别的计划，连续的100华氏度高温让外出变得艰难。上午我们步行前往胡志明市歌剧院，这座具有浓厚法国殖民时期建筑风格的歌剧院幸未在战争中被摧毁，依然屹立在这里，象征着这座城市的历史和建筑遗产。

Today, we have no special plans as the continuous 100-degree Fahrenheit heat makes going out challenging. In the morning, we walked to the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House. This opera house, rich in French colonial architectural style, was fortunately not destroyed during the war and still stands here, symbolizing the city’s history and architectural heritage.

War Remnants Museum 战争遗迹博物馆

2024年4月25日，星期四，新加坡越南之旅第六天

On April 25, 2024, Thursday, the sixth day of the Singapore-Vietnam trip

今天我俩参观了战争遗迹博物馆，原名为展示美国战争罪行博物馆，成立于1975年，是越南唯一一个系统地研究、收集、保护和展示外来侵略势力对越南人民造成的战争罪行和后果的博物馆，通过展出大量的照片、文物、军事装备，向公众揭示战争的残酷性和对人民生活的长期影响。博物馆分为多个展区，其中包括关于化学武器如橙剂的使用、战争期间的摄影作品、国际支持越南抗战的展览等。除此之外，院外还陈列了被摧毁的坦克、飞机和大炮等战争装备，让人对战争有更直观的感受。

Today, we visited the War Remnants Museum, originally named the less flattering, “Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes”, which was established in 1975. It is the only museum in Vietnam that systematically studies, collects, preserves, and displays the war crimes (and make no mistake they were war crimes), and consequences caused by foreign invading forces on the Vietnamese people.

Ho Chi Minh City Day 2 胡志明市第二天

2024年4月24日，星期三，新加坡越南之旅第五天

Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the fifth day of the Singapore-Vietnam trip

今天早晨在酒店享用了包含在住宿费中的自助早餐后，我们便前往了位于酒店旁边的独立宫参观。门票价格为每人65,000越南盾，另外音频讲解需支付90,000越南盾。看到了很多外国游客和越南本地人。这座宫殿最初在法国殖民时期被称为诺罗敦宫，建于1868年至1871年间，曾是法属印度支那总督的官邸。其建筑展示了典型的法国殖民风格，融合了欧洲文艺复兴时期的设计元素，显著体现了当时法国对该地区政治和文化的深远影响。

After enjoying the complimentary buffet breakfast at the hotel this morning, we went to visit the Independence Palace located directly across from our hotel. The ticket price was 65,000 Vietnamese Dong per person, and the audio guide cost an additional 90,000 Vietnamese Dong. We saw many foreign tourists and local Vietnamese people.

Arriving in Ho Chi Minh City 到越南达胡志明市

2024年4月23日星期二，新加坡越南之行第四天

Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the fourth day of the Singapore-Vietnam trip

今天飞往越南的胡志明市，这是一个我从未踏足的地方，PJG曾在2003年访问过越南的首都河内市。飞机在下午1点多起飞，我俩在新加坡机场的一个Hawker Centre吃了午餐。用餐经历非常便利，扫码点餐，手机信用卡进行支付，屏幕上显示叫号，用餐后还有两个机器人帮忙回收使用过的餐具。

Today, we flew to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a place I have never set foot in before. PJG had visited Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi, in 2003. The plane took off at around 1 pm, and we had lunch at a Hawker Centre in the Singapore Airport.

Day 3 in Singapore 新加坡第三天

2024年4月22日，星期一，新加坡越南之旅第三天

Monday, April 22, 2024, the third day of the Singapore-Vietnam trip

观赏日出！今天清晨6点，我俩决定早起，步行前往鱼尾狮公园欣赏日出。公园内人迹罕至，一片宁静。在鱼尾狮还未开始喷水时，水面宁静如镜，我们捕捉到了极美的倒影画面。

Watching the sunrise! At 6 a.m. this morning, we decided to get up early and walk to Merlion Park to enjoy the sunrise. The park was sparsely populated and tranquil.

Gardens By The Bay 海滨湾花园

2024年4月21日，星期日，新加坡越南之旅第二天 April 21, 2024, Sunday, Day 2 of the Singapore-Vietnam Trip

昨天晚上忘了为今天准备早餐，于是第一次在一家餐厅享用了一顿相对昂贵的早餐！上午，我们步行了30多分钟前往著名的滨海湾花园。在途中，意外发现了一条地下通道，这让我们避免了大部分路程中的酷热。滨海湾花园是新加坡的一个标志性城市花园，始建于2006年，并于2012年正式向公众开放。花园的主要亮点包括两个巨大的温室——花穹和云雾林，以及被称为“超级树”的一系列高达50米的立体花园。虽然在花园内游逛是免费的，但炎热潮湿的天气很快就让我们汗流浃背，也迫使我们放弃了原计划中在空中行走道上行走的想法。最后，我们在滨海湾金沙酒店前的会展中心美食中心吃了简单的午餐。

We forgot to pickup some pastries for this morning’s breakfast last night, so for the first time, we enjoyed a rare, relatively expensive breakfast at a restaurant! After breakfast, we walked for more than 30 minutes to the famous Gardens by the Bay. Along the way, we unexpectedly discovered an underground passage, which allowed us to avoid the scorching heat for most of the journey.

Arriving in Singapore 到达新加坡

2024年4月22日，星期六，在槟城生活工作的第八周

Saturday, April 22, 2024 – Week 8 of Living and Working in Penang

这周同样的平淡无奇，唯一的新尝试是品尝了一种较为温和的榴莲。它的气味不那么刺鼻，吃起来很甜，卖榴莲的大哥很友好的让我俩免费尝试，尝试后，我俩买了一小盒。

This week was similarly uneventful, with the sole novel experience being the tasting of a milder variety of durian. Its aroma was less pungent, and the flavor was quite sweet.

槟城第七周 Week 7 In Penang

2024年4月8日到4月14日来到马来西亚槟城的第七周

April 8 to April 14, 2024 – The seventh week of our stay in Penang, Malaysia

这是一个相对平静的一周。除了日常工作之外，我俩没有进行任何特别的活动。M&M在白天自行探索城市，晚上我们一同享受美食和餐后散步。

This week was relatively tranquil. Apart from my regular work, the two of us didn’t engage in any extraordinary activities. During the day, Matthew & Megan ventured out to explore the city on their own, while in the evenings, we savored delicious meals together and enjoyed leisurely evening strolls.

槟城第六周-家人来访之二 Week 6 In Penang – Family Visit II

2024年4月1日到4月7日来到马来西亚槟城的第六周 – April 1st to April 7th, 2024, it was the sixth week we’ve spent in Penang, Malaysia.

这周是2024年的第一季度财报总结的一周，工作比较忙，周四早上3点半就起床开始工作，下午6点多终于完成我负责的部分，晚上10点我们又和瑞典的KPMG的会计师开了半个小时的会，11点多终于可以睡觉了。周五晚上，我俩又去了大树下海鲜餐厅，为了犒劳自己这周的努力工作，为自己点了6只肥美的皮皮虾。

At work this week I was focused on the first quarter close for 2024, making work quite busy. I woke up at 3:30 a.m. on Thursday to start working, and finally finished my part around 6 p.m. In the evening, we had a half-hour meeting with KPMG consultants in Sweden. It was past 11 p.m. when I finally could go to bed.

Wei’s Notes From Her Visit – 魏的访问笔记

On the last day of Wei’s trip while we were drinking Champagne, she read from some notes she had prepared. I asked her if it was ok to publish them here on the blog as I thought they were touching. I used the AI Claude 3 Opus to extract the Chinese characters from the hand written notes and then translated it into English. Then ZY checked it and made a few corrections.

乔治城第五周-特别的一天 Week 5 In George Town- A Special Day

2024年3月25日到3月31日来到马来西亚槟城的第五周

From March 25th to March 31st, 2024, it was the fifth week we spent in Penang, Malaysia.

3月25日，我们迁入了位于Gurney Ville的新公寓，在槟城的剩余两个月将在此度过。搬家过程很顺利，在我忙于工作时，PJG往返了两次，巧妙地安置好了新家的网络和我的工作区域。当我下午4点结束工作时，便正式加入了我们的新居。同一天，我姐姐Wei首次独立使用Grab，她自己去探索了热带香料园。接下来的这一周时间飞逝而过，我每天正常工作，Wei则自己出门游览。到了周五下班，我们一起前往我俩的老地方——爱情巷，Wei第一次玩了层层叠游戏

On March 25th, we moved into our new apartment called Gurney Ville, located closer to George Town, where we will spend the remaining two months in Penang. The moving process went smoothly.

Moving Day! – 搬家日!

Well our first part of our Penang trip has come to an end. Today we moved from our apartment in Tanjung Tokong, at the Straits Quay Suites to a place nearer to George Town called Gurney Ville. I was surprised at how much extra stuff we had accumulated in the first five weeks (mostly food and kitchen stuff). Also, it was a work day for PJM so we decided to make the move in a few steps, leaving her computer set up for her work.

好吧,我们槟城之行的第一部分已经结束了。今天,我们从丹绒道光的海峡码头套房公寓搬到了更靠近乔治城的一个名为 Gurney Ville 的地方。令我惊讶的是,在最初的五个星期里,我们积累了多少额外的东西(主要是食物和厨房用品)。此外,今天是 PJM 的工作日,所以我们决定分几步进行搬家,让她今天正常工作。

乔治城第四周 -家人来访 Week 4 In George Town-Family Visit

2024年3月19日-3月24日，来到马来西亚槟城的第四周 – March 19-24, 2024, the fourth week in Penang, Malaysia

周一，我和PJG从吉隆坡返回，度过了一个平静的一周，上班下班，夜晚外出散步放松。到了周五晚上，我们迎来了一个特别的时刻——我的姐姐Wei平安抵达槟城，这是她首次踏出国门旅行，无疑是一件令人兴奋的大事。她为入境时可能遇到的语言障碍和心理准备似乎都未派上用场，一切都进行得很顺利。

On Monday, PJG and I returned from Kuala Lumpur and had a peaceful week of working during the day, and taking relaxing walks in the evenings. On Friday night, we had a special moment – my sister Wei safely arrived in Penang!

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.