Tuesday 20 June 2017

Travelling From Tanjung Bungah, Penang To Taiping.

I slept quite well on the second night in Penang and woke up refreshed the next morning. It was still early and we walked down to the beach. 
There was a splash of gold in the morning sky.
Slowly, the gray clouds began to cover the sky.
I love the sound of waves lapping on the shore.
After breakfast, we started our journey back to Ipoh.
We used the Penang bridge to cross over to the mainland.
We decided to stop in Taiping and our first stop was at Antong Coffee Mill because our friends have not been there before. Hubby and I first visited this coffee mill about a year ago and you can click here if you are interested to visit the post.
The gold statue of the Chinese revolutionary Dr Sun Yat Sen (on the right) was placed in front of the old house he once stayed in. The house is now used as an office and a showroom by the Antong Coffee Mill. Many of the old antiques are still kept in the house. Antong coffee mill has been in existence since 1933.
The old fashioned method of frying the coffee beans over wood fire.
We went over to the showroom to taste the different types of coffee available. We went up the stairs to look at the antique items on display.
We bought some instant coffee powder for our own consumption.
Kopi O Kao means Thick, strong black coffee.
We also bought these snacks to go with the coffee.
Coconut cookies on the left and crunchy bread fingers on the right.
Below are some old treasures from the showroom to share with you.
An antique tea sets
An antique microphone.
An antique chair.
An antique safety chest, a hat and a rattan basket.
Antique hot water flask, enamel mugs and enamel tiffin carrier.
A porcelain flower vase.
An antique holder for Chinese writing brushes and hand fan.
These are just some of the photos in my collection.


Then Daniel answered and said before the king,
"Let your gifts be for youself, and give your rewards to another.
Nevertheless, I will read the writing to the king
and make known to him the interpretation.
(Daniel 5:17, English Standard Version-ESV)

57 comments:

  1. The morning sky is beautiful with the splash of gold. i wonder are the antiques worth a lot?

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    1. Thank you, Mun. I really have no idea concerning the value of the antiques.

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    1. Thank you, Claire. And same to you too! We miss you!

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  3. You took us on an amazing journey Nancy, with such wonderful and discriptive photos, beautiful.
    Have a good week, Gordon.

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    1. Thank you, Gordon. I am glad you enjoyed the photos. Have a good week too!

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  4. ...Nancy, what a gorgeous sunrise, followed by you wonderful antique treasures. Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. The porcelain flower vase is so colorful and pretty!

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  6. A beautiful place to visit, and i'll bet it smelled so good with the coffee roasting!

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    1. Yes Mimi, the smell of coffee was all over the place. Have a great day!

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  7. The antiques are lovely and priceless.

    I think I will be very dizzy with the smell from coffee roasting. Haha.

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    1. Thank you, Rose. Good thing I didn't get dizzy with the smell. Have a good day!

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  8. I loved seeing the antiques, what an amazing place to visit. You certainly took us on a great tour.

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  9. I must have a cup of coffee every day...

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    1. Hi Sharon, I have cut down my coffee, not taking every day now. Have a nice day!

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  10. Lovely sunscape, and fascinating antiques.
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/06/tidying-up-nest.html

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    1. Thank you, Sue for hosting. Have a happy day!

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  11. What a great weekend. I would have enjoyed the coffee company too. I love my coffee.

    Have a fabulous day, Nancy. ☺

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    1. Thank you, Sandee. Have a fabulous day too!

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    1. You are most welcome, Tanya. Have a wonderful day!

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  13. What a fabulous tour, Nancy! And I love all the vintage items...and that tea set!!!

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    1. Thank you, Linda. I like that tea set too. Have a great day!

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  14. The tea set is gorgeous! And so are the flask and mugs! But the star of your post is the gorgeous, amazing sky!! Along with the little boats on the water, such gorgeous pictures!! You should make a collage and display the pictures.

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    1. Thank you, Ginny. I am glad you enjoyed the sky photos. Have a good day!

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  15. Believe it or not, my house still using those antique hot water flask

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    1. Hi Libby, you have one very lasting antique flask. I had one but it couldn't keep the water hot for long.

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  16. All great photos but I really love that sunrise, excellent shot. Diane

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  17. The morning sky is a beauty, Nancy. I would love to smell the aroma of the coffee being roasted. Super nice antiques. Looks like a nice spot to visit on your way home.
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

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    1. Thank you, Bill. The aroma of the roasting coffee is nice. Have a wonderful day!

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  18. Interesting post my dear, thank you for sharing :-)

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  19. Oh very interesting photos darling that place looks really good.
    xx

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  20. Thank you, Francisco. Have a wonderful day!

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  21. Oh such nice things and a nice all around blog post

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  22. Aah ..what an interesting place to visit. Should I plan a holiday in Perak, I will definitely run through your blog for a list of things to do!

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    1. Hi Sharon, if possible I would love to visit some of the smaller towns in our country. They have hidden treasures.

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  23. Lovely variety of sights to see!

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  24. What a splendid golden sky!

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