Nyonya Indulgence: October 2011

My father was a star badminton player of Penang in his young days. He trained with the first Malaysian team to ever bring home the Thomas Cup. Dad even trained our beloved Datuk Lim Chong Wei when he was 12 years old.

My dad was also known as the food GPS of Penang. He knew his way around Penang at the back of his hand and knows where to go for food. All you needed to do was tell him your favourite food and he will tell you where to go.

Dad's eye sight was not very good towards the end of his life. However his memory is as clear as if he can see. He remembers everything that has happened in his life, every voice, every place and just about everything. A man called James who goes to the same church as my dad said to me "Your dad was introduced to me once, he asked me for my name and I said it is James". The next time I met your dad, I said hi to him and your father replied, you are James. It was amazing. I have never been more proud of my dad.

My beloved father passed away recently on 25 September 2011. During his wake and funeral, though it was meant to be a very sad time, somehow, my dad's spirit was still with me and my husband. He guided us to the best places to eat. In my husbands words, it was a happier time during a very sad trip.

I miss my father a lot but I think all he ever wants me to remember him is him loving me and his grandkids. Dad use to say to me "To try and fail is understandable but to fail to try is unforgivable.

So to remember my dad, here are some photographs my husband and I took of the places and various food we enjoyed during our recent trip home to Penang.

Enjoy!!!