My Trip in Penang - May 2006
How would you feel if the beach is just right in front of you; but you can’t take a plunge to enjoy it? You’d be disappointed right? I almost was when I visited Penang, Malaysia. Sad that I really wasn’t able to swim in the sea. Good thing I stayed in a five-star hotel. Hehe!
I was fortunate enough to be given a trip incentive. I went to Penang on May 22-25 with some of my colleagues in IBM Asia Pacific. The trip started with a Welcome Dinner whereby we were introduced to each other, we had some drinks, - it was more of an acquaintance dinner.
I got the chance to visit Intel’s factory in Penang the next day. We were really priveledged because even high ranking officials weren’t permitted to see the actual production of Intel’s microprocessors. It was really cool!
Next day…Heritage Tour in Georgetown in the morning and Spa in the afternoon! The tour was nice -we visited a Buddhist temple, Chinese mansion, an Anglican Church and we toured the inner city riding what they call a tri-shaw (kinda like a rickshaw but with 3 wheels).
What I was really looking forward to was the SPA!!! The place (Danai Spa) was really nice. It’s a secluded retreat that features both indoor and open-air spaces on a quiet hillside. I got the Aseana Touch Treatment. The theraphy starts off by cleansing the feet, followed by a cold shower and a nice warm dip in the whirpool. I had a relaxing massage followed by a salt scrub. Ahhhh…my favorite form of relaxation.
The best part of the trip? I was awarded as one of the Top System x Sales Specialists in Asia Pacific in Q1. We were 20 in all. This was actually why I went to Penang.
It was the IBM System x Q1 Sales Success Drive and Intel Tour. 
So was I disappointed cause I wasn’t able to swim in the beach? With the heritage tour, special treatment, spectacular beach scene from my balcony, sumptuous food, and the rejuvinating spa…of course not! The trip was really relaxing and rewarding. Can’t wait for the contest in Q2!
