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The next activity in the Lounge was line-dancing. I thought of participating, but Sat was more eager to enter the casino. He thought that line dancing on Star Cruise Pisces is a waste of time.
So I asked him, what’s not waste of time then?
He grinned and said, C A S I N O!
We went down and were stopped by the security guy at the entrance because Sat looked young. I was like, what?!!!
Sat had to show him his driver licence where he pointed to his IC number as proof that he’s over 21.
There’s nothing much to say about the casino… just the usual tai sai, jackpot machines, roulette, player banker.. so I skipped that part. Kaka.
Feeling sien after lingering in the casino,we went around, exploring again.
The Star Cruise Pisces leaved the Penang famous Swettenham Port at 8.30 pm. We were supposed to go up at Deck 11 to see the ship moving away, but we were at the Mariners having our dinner. We only remembered about it when we FELT the ship moved. Haha.
By 8.45 pm, we decided to make a move and walked out of the Mariners. Unsure on what to do next, we asked the ladies at the reception counter on the activities available on board. Then she pointed me to the itinerary pinned at the public board next to the lifts.
Ah, we weren’t observant at all. Haha. We checked out the itinerary and found that there’s a live band playing at the Lounge of the Galaxy of The Stars. With nothing to do, we decided to do a little exploration. From the reception counter at Deck 7, we walked straight to the Blue Lagoon and reached the entrance of casino, where they call it Club Royale.
Sat was super eager to check out the casino, while I was more to explore the ship! Thankfully the casino door isn’t open until 9-9.30 (can’t recall) so we went up a deck to Deck 8 and found ourselves to be coming up to the entrance of the Galaxy of The Stars. There were 2 big groups of people standing at the counters located on both sides of the entrance. We walked past the counter and took a peek into the Lounge. The place was full of people, quite happening place to be.
But we walked out.
Curiously, we were wondering what caused the people to surround the counter; we walked up to one of the counters and asked, “What’s this?”
The male crew answered – “Oh, we’re selling the Bingo strips. Do you want to buy some? One strip costs RM4, half of the page consists of 3 strips costs RM12! Come try and win yourself a Jackpot worth RM18,888!
As we never play the real Bingo before – except for the square boxes that consists of 25 numbers we used to play during secondary school, we asked them on the method of playing.
“Easy! One strip consists of 15 numbers. When the machine randomly calls out a number and that number is in the strip, u cross that number. Once you’ve crossed all 15 numbers, then you have to stand up and shout BINGO!”
“That sounds fun” – we said, “but how many times will the machine calls?”
All these while, I wouldn’t have look nor think about going for a cruise as I thought that such cruise is for the rich only, as one needs to pay at least RM2,000 for a 3D2N cruise. It’s normal not to think about boarding one after having such mindset, especially at this age.
Well, I’m 40, rich and successful then obviously I would be looking at the cruise catalogues. Information. Destination. Get what I mean?
Somehow, dream does come true. Or should I say Starcruises.com made my dream came true.
Starting from February 13th until June 30th, one can experience a-night-cruise on Star Cruise Pisces for as low as RM60!
Upon hearing that, I quickly did a research on this to avoid any disappointment. True enough, it just costs RM60 but that’s the standing pax (means no room given) price on Sunday–Thursday.
Then discussions started and then decided to go on Friday after work. Fearing that we might feel tired after that, we took the cheapest cabin – the ‘inside stateroom’ for RM120. After adding in the handling fee of RM30, the whole package costs RM150.
If you’re wondering when I boarded the ship, it was 2 weeks ago. 
On that day, I left work at 5.15pm and vroomed all the way toward the Jetty. We parked our car at the ‘for-cruise-only’ car park for RM7 and then walked towards the Swettenham Pier for checking in process. After getting our cruise cards (which serves as room access key, credit card on board and meal card), we walked in to the ‘immigration counter’ where the guys in yellow took our ICs/passports for safekeeping. Don’t worry, they’ll give us back at the end of the voyage.
Back in Penang now. The weekend passed by very quickly!!! 
In such a harsh world nowadays where people would just mind own’s business, I actually ‘witnessed’ something different on the bus back to Penang.
Boarded ‘Nice’ bus at the old KTM station. With me on the bus, there are two Malay metrosexual guys, 2 Chinese aunties with a young boy, 2 Malay aunties with a young girl and a lone guy sitting at the back.
The bus picked up the second batch of passengers at the kl sentral and up boarded the 2 angmoh girls. Everyone’s eyes was at the girls as they mouthed ‘1.. 2.. Ah, there 5!’
Their seats were behind the 2 metrosexual guys and beside mine. The bus then moved and the bus was silent again, except the 2 guys who were chatting.
Suddenly one of the guys turned to the back and asked the girls where were they heading to.
One reluctantly replied, “well, our ticket is to Alor Star. We wanna go to Langkawi, we asked the guy at the counter on the way to get there and he said nearest would be Alor Star.”
I was thinking – ok. Correct but wouldnt the day be burnt if reach there late? Unless they’re there for long. Might as well stay at Penang island and have a look at Penang.
Then the guy said, “Ah. Wouldn’t the journey be longer? Moreover you need to take a cab from Alor Star all the way to Kuala Kedah.“
Could see that the girls’ faces changed.
It’s been hot hot hot day lately. Yes, it did rain, but still HOT! Weather goes haywire I supposed. @.@
In such weather, one would resort to something to cool down. The best option would be…
COCONUTS!
Having coconut drink during hot weather is like owning a designer bag. But having coconut drink with bunch of friends is like owning few designer bags! XD
When the KL gang went up to Penang few months ago, we decided to drop by this famous coconut place at Abu Siti Lane. The Anba.
Immediately we ordered the pandan coconut, and quickly relished our thirst with this cold pandan coconut juice. Hmmm~* refreshing!
I knew I couldn’t finish the entire coconut, so I shared with Sat. I took few sips and then started snapping portrait pictures of the gang.
That’s David, enjoying each sip of the coconut juice! Hoho!
Next, Jess, my half-sisto! Nom-ing away!
She scrapped the whole shell clean can! XD
Next, the birthday boy, HUNGWEI! It’s his birthday today – 15th Oct. Go wish him now!
Happy birthday kaima! Bila mau kahwin? XD
My kawan lama, Munnnnnnn!
She’s the part-time coconut salesgirl! Haha! See her promoting the coconut around! *runs before she kills me*
Here’s Sat busy digging the coconut meat! For me ofcz. Haha!
I realised I forgotten to take portrait picture of AA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ARRGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Aaron, dui mm chu. Mm kei tak yeng lei geh siong.
*bow nonstop for apologies*
Luckily, I have one of him here, in the group! *phew*
It’s fun hanging out with the gang, and I yearn for such outing now, especially when I’m working now. I really looking forward to weekends nowadays! Especially the LONG ones! HAHAHA!
Again, I didn’t appear in any of the pictures here because I’m the photographer mah! Hehe!
