Pulau Aman - Jan 2009

I have heard about Pulau Aman, a set of twin islands just off Seberang Perai back in the year 2000. It has taken me about than 9 years just to explore this part of Penang.

To reach the islands, a short ferry ride (RM6.00 round trip) is needed. The ferry terminal used to be at Tambun, not has now been relocated to Batu Musang at Batu Kawan. Just head towards the "white elephant' Penang Batu Kawan State stadium and go straight all the way. You will need to go over a hill to reach the recently built ferry terminals.

Pulau Aman is a small traditional Malay fishing village, more famous for a paradise for anglers than anything else.

Fishing boats dominates the arrival jetty on the island.

"The missing anglers".

*picture heavily enhanced

Theres actually nothing much to do here if you are not into fishing. The jungle tracking trails are quite abandon and tonnes of garbage drifted to the beaches and seashores. Stupid visitors who littered the jungle trails and beaches with styrofoam containers makes me sad.

The mee udang sold on the island's restaurant is among the other things highly recommended here. I asked the makcik manning the restaurant, what else are famous there besides the mee udang. Her answer "nasi udang, kuey teow udang, semua udang" :)

The mee udang tasted good, but not really spectacular. My humble opinion, nott really worth the price (around RM7.00 including my drink). This is, of course not including the price for the boat ride. Believe better mee udang/ketam at Perkampungan Juru.

When we are there, the cool sea breeze is really blowing. Relatively unpolluted compared to the seabreezes near Weld Quay or on the Penang Bridge. Nice place to relax and unwind. I wish I had a hammock, and a place to take a relaxing nap.



Not a worry in the world. A simple life. I envy them. But the again, these kids dont have a DSLR :) hihi

2009, for better or worse... WELCOME

A new year begins today.

Dont know what to write. Dont want to write.

Just wanna wish everybody a Happy and Prosperous new year ahead. Tough it out and we will emerge victorious again.