On day 2 of our travels in Penang, we headed as much as the roof high of Armenian Road Heritage Resort for our breakfast…
Breakfast at Armenian Heritage Road Resort Penang
Breakfast is served on the rooftop (seventh flooring) of Armenian Road Heritage Resort. It prices RM18 (or $5.5SGD) per particular person to benefit from the breakfast right here. After discovering our seat, a employees approached us to verify if we want to pay by money on the spot of through bank card on the foyer once we check-out. We selected the latter. The breakfast unfold itself was easy, nothing fanciful however what actually stood out was in fact the views…
Throughout breakfast, we have been capable of catch each the dawn in addition to mountain views from the roof high of Armenian Road Heritage Resort. Though the meals was so-so (in reality the espresso was fairly diluted), the view greater than made up for the decrease high quality breakfast. After breakfast, we did a stroll across the neighborhood of the lodge earlier than we checked out at 9:30am…
Sunday Morning Service at Penang Christian Centre
From Armenian Heritage Resort, we took a seize journey to Penang Christian Centre to attend the morning service at 10am. The seize journey took about 7 minutes at the price of RM7. English service was on the third stage. The ushers have been very pleasant and the auditorium of Penang Christian Centre is sort of large…
Throughout the service, Pastor Isaac expounded on a number of verses
Luke 9:23
“23 And he stated to all, “If anybody would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross day by day and comply with me.”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“19 Or do you not know that your physique is a temple of the Holy Spirit inside you, whom you have got from God? You aren’t your individual, 20 for you have been purchased with a worth. So glorify God in your physique.”
Philippians 2:12-13
“Due to this fact, my beloved, as you have got at all times obeyed, so now, not solely as in my presence however far more in my absence, work out your individual salvation with concern and trembling, for it’s God who works in you, each to will and to work for his good pleasure.”
Pastor Isaac spoke concerning the gospel, how it’s not solely “free”. Whereas the worth for salvation has already been paid by Jesus’ dying on the cross, we’re not our personal and we have now to glorify God in our our bodies.
As an avid climber, he likened it to having somebody reward to him a visit to scale Mount Everest. The value to scale Mount Everest is on common, $50,000. Nevertheless, to be able to settle for the reward, he must practice arduous to have the ability to scale Mount Everest. In any other case, being sponsored however not being match sufficient to climb, makes the reward moot. Equally, though the worth has been paid, we must be trustworthy and obedient to Him, to “work out our personal salvation” as a part of the sanctification course of. Cool analogy.
After service, we needed to move subsequent door to check out the Duck Meat Kway Teow soup that was advisable by our mates. Nevertheless, they have been already closed when the service ended at about 12pm. Therefore, we proceeded direct to our subsequent lodge at Batu Ferringhi – DoubleTree Hilton Resort Penang.
Seashore Getaway at Batu Ferringhi DoubleTree Hilton Resort Penang
Having beforehand stayed at Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Penang in addition to Laborious Rock Resort Penang, we determined to check out a distinct lodge alongside Batu Ferringhi – DoubleTree Hilton Resort Penang…
For our reader’s consciousness, DoubleTree Resort Hilton Penang doesn’t have direct entry to the seashore. You’ll have to cross a bridge (see above) earlier than you may attain the seashore. There, you may as well discover a secretive little joint often called Miami Cafe. However first, just a little extra about DoubleTree Resort Hilton Penang.
As we alighted from our seize journey, we discovered the lodge foyer to exude a pleasant vacation vibe. The foyer had excessive ceilings, breezy and spacious. Most of all, the employees have been heat and pleasant, welcoming us to its premise. The check-in course of was clean and we got the signature chocolate chip cookies, which we loved on the pool shortly after. However first, a fast have a look at our King Deluxe Room…
The King Deluxe Room was spacious and had all of the frills of a 5-star lodge. We had cable TV, bathe & facilities (no tub tub), espresso/tea facilities, fridge, balcony and even a sliver of views of the ocean…
After testing of King Deluxe Room, we wasted no time in heading to the swimming pool to benefit from the waters whereas the solar was nonetheless out…
Apart from the primary pool, there’s additionally a youngsters water playground that has a water bucket dump, splashing water throughout when it’s stuffed to the brim. Additionally subsequent to the primary pool, there’s a man-made seashore that gives company with a sense of being on the seashore with out crossing over to the actual seashore. Whereas on the pool, we additionally chilled and ordered some drinks (Tapping Tapir – Guava and Lemongrass, Iced Espresso) at 12RM every. The espresso was surprisingly wealthy and fragrant, complemented the chocolate chip cookie very effectively. Tapping Tapir was refreshing – quick changing into one in all our favorite non-alcoholic drinks throughout the journey…
In and round DoubleTree Hilton Resort Penang, there’s a spa, a gymnasium, a comfort stall often called “The Store” in addition to a the Axis Lounge the place you may take pleasure in completely satisfied hour drinks or afternoon tea set (which we did whereas we have been there).
We additionally checked the spa and located the Asia Combine (352RM for two hours of therapeutic massage and 45 minutes facial) to be value-for-money as a result of a 20% low cost for company. Nevertheless, this time, we have been unable to expertise the spa bundle as there was only one masseuse out there. To have the ability to take pleasure in a spa bundle for two, you’ll have to guide upfront in order that the spa centre can guarantee there’s adequate therapists on website.
The opposite benefit of staying at DoubleTree Hilton Penang is that it isn’t too removed from George City and we have been nonetheless capable of get fairly good Seize Meals for our “lunchner” the place we had char hor enjoyable (8RM+1.5RM for egg) and dry hor enjoyable (8RM); supply was 3RM…
**You possibly can learn our full evaluate of DoubleTree Hilton Resort Penang right here.
After our “lunchner”, we crossed the bridge to the facet of the seashore to go to Miami Cafe. To get there, you’ll need to cross the bridge, make a proper flip (previous the bus cease) and stroll down a flight of stony stairs…
After we arrived at Miami Cafe, we headed straight to the blue desk by the rails that led to the seashore. As soon as we sat down, the proprietor (Indian couple) approached us and laid a desk material over the desk. This made the desk just a little posh and prepared for a candlelight dinner…
This time, we ordered the fish and chips (25RM), massive bottle of Tiger beer (25RM) and an Iced White Espresso (5RM). The fish and chips nonetheless had a tiny wee little bit of fishy style and the outer layer was not crisp. Nevertheless, having a entrance row seat of the views made the worth effectively value it…
Sadly, it was a cloudy night and we weren’t capable of catch a full sundown. In reality, passing bathe ensued and we headed beneath the shelter to complete our drinks earlier than heading again to our lodge. However earlier than we turned in, we ordered some truffles from Bread Historical past through Seize Meals – Purple Velvet Swiss Roll (15RM) and Blueberry Cheesecake (5RM). Each have been fairly delectable we should say.
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We hope you have got loved Day 2 of of travels in Penang. Keep tuned as we take a look at TeddyVille Museum @ Batu Ferringhi, a museum devoted to teddy bears and Penang, proper inside DoubleTree Hilton Resort Penang!
