Penang island is popular with nice food and nice place. As world heritage city, despite beautiful historical construction, memorable park and heart warming Penang people, Penang food has been the main attraction for the visitors. Before further talk about Penang food, I would talk about ferry at Penang.
I used to take ferry to Penang Island when I was a little girl. I could merely remember my mami (babysitter) hold my little hand, take a bus to Butterworth Jetty and then we take ferry to the island.The journey takes around 15 minutes and we can enjoy the nice view and the refreshing breeze.. I was so excited.. run from front to back.. up and down.. the whitish wave dancing on the greenish sea water was so amazing to me.. and15minutes was too short..
18 years pass, motorcar has replaced public transport, and Penang bridge has become substitution in most of time travel to Penang Island. Nevertheless, I took ferry to the island very recently and found that Butterworth Jetty has been renovated, implement with escalator.
After paying RM1.20, I walked into ferry and pick a seat. The ferry is still clean and tidy as before..but the passengers have much more decreased compared to the crowd that I could remember..1988 Penang's jetty collapsed due to overcrowding and poor structure.. my mami was involved in the tragedy and the whole family were so worried watching the TV news at home (no cell phone contact that time mar..) luckily, I was not along with her and she was safe with just some bruises on knees.. At that critical time, she was still manage to help to save other victims.. the tragedy killed 32 life and caused thousand of injuries..
Today, I will choose ferry back to Butterworth instead of driving through Penang bridge if I am not rushing of time.. Though mami has no longer able to bring me to Penang Island by ferry..but the memory will accompany me whenever the breeze kiss on my face..
Related articles about 1988's Penang Jetty collapse tragedy:
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Related articles about 1988's Penang Jetty collapse tragedy:
http://tankiasu.xanga.com/708824609/penangs-1988s-jetty-collapse-tragedy/
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