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In one corner of Georgetown there is a very special coffee shop: siTigun. This is Tigun Wibisana. His passion for coffee and cycling is evident from the moment one steps into his cafe. Last year I took photos of his beautiful Hetchins bike with "curly sta
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Yep, I know who I want to make my coffee (cappuccino or latte) at siTigun. Simplicity is his art... profound as the quality. Don't settle for one cup. Sit, relax, get out of the hot Penang sun, and enjoy your time. You're among friends. #snailsplace, #m
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After all those durian creme filled pastries we need... COFFEE!!!Hmmm, where to go, where to go??? I know. What about siTigun!!! You know he's one of my favorite Georgetown shot pullers. As Bill and Ted would say, "Excellent!" #snailsplace, #malaysia, #
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Wow!!! We walked in on the right day! The cappuccinos are flowing and we've ordered paninis for a relaxed lunch. Tigun's wife and kids are here and while she's sorting through the coffee beans I strike up a conversation with her son whom was playing with
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Tigun's son is an awesome young man. His command of the English language is formidable so, in depth discussion/conversation was a breeze. But, it's what's inside his head (at this age) which is AMAZING. He is SOOO intelligent. Freakin' tac sharp!!! Lil' d
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Tigun's son is a THINKER. I could almost see the wheels turning inside his head. Man he's smart!!! Yeah, that whole genotype thing plays a big part but his mom and dad are very supportive and encouraging people. Remember, his dad is a cyclist (Campy adorn
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Great things for you my friend. Great things ahead... Yeah, I've got more photos of you... and little sister. I hope your mom and dad like them. It was the least I could do to repay them for the cappuccinos and conversations. See ya later alligator. #s
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She was quietly sitting on the tile floor, mask pulled down, staring out onto the blazing courtyard wearing an overly large work glove. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #friends, #family, #street, #georgetown, #goddessofmercy, #sitting, #god
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A beggar at the front gate to the Goddess of Mercy Temple bears the full brunt of the sun. The shadows result form the hanging Chinese New Year "paper" lanterns. A bird seller is on the right. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #friends, #fami
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She was bounding one-legged across the busy road near The Mugshot Cafe with her crutches and I knew I wanted her picture. She's from France and a true free spirit. She was a delight to meet. Vive la France! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait,
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Another photo of our friendly Mugshot Cafe waitress/staffer. She was wonderfully kind to let me take her photo. Tres bien!!! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #friends, #family, #street, #georgetown, #themugshotcafe, #frenchgirl, #tresbien, #
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My brother in law, Chong, took me to an Indian Temple in Penang. There was a wedding going on and visitors had arrived by tour bus. Chong was gettin' in to it and explaining all sorts of things to me. The people there were very welcoming. One gentleman sa
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Meet Jerry Garcia. Yeah, I know right!!! He's Grateful he's NOT and so is my stomach!!! AWESOME burgers Jerry!!!!! Finally, another person, other than my wife Lee or Ash, who really/easily understands me (and one whom I can understand). I was suffering s
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Head honcho of the Little Corner Cafe in Bukit Mertajam, Jerry Garcia is a Penang transplant from New York. Awesome!!! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #friends, #family, #street, #thelittlecornercafe, #littlecornercafe, #burger, #jerrygarci
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The Little Corner Cafe and its Burger Master / Master Burger... Jerry Garcia. There's a pun in there... kinda obscure, but decently pulled off. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #friends, #family, #street, #burger, #jerrygarcia, #littlecorner
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Jerry and his wife moved to Penang from New York so that she could be near to her mother. She was a delight as well. They are going to become even more successful. They make a great team. Wonderful people. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #f
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My greeting when I returned to siTigun. PRICELESS!!! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #portrait, #friends, #family, #street, #sitigun, #georgetown, #coffee, #latte, #cappuccino
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Initally, Tigun's daughter was shy around me, but that lessened the more time I spent with her brother just talking and taking his photo. She wanted me to see her new Hello Kitty handbag, so with Hello Kitty as backup she got brave and wanted me to take h
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Can you hear her sing??? The fabulous Diana Ross that's who!!! "The time has come for me to break out of this shell. There's a new me coming out and I just had to live. I'm coming out, I want the world to know, got to let it show. " #snailsplace, #malay
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Hey there little buddy, "May I take your picture?" Thanks! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids
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A Monkey Cup trap past its prime has a leathery look yet still lovely though. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids, #pitcherplant #monkeycup, #leather
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It was so lovely nestled in the earth. The variegated leaves of winter green and the red flower just begged to be noticed. I think it made for a great photo. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #gree
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A composition of textures and tones cleverly disguised as a picture of a butterfly. Dang, that's what my wife said! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids, #clever, #
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I've heard of a green thumb. Here are the fingers to go along with it! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids, #greenthumb
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Well, this shot worked out. I hope you like it too!!! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids, #tongue, #macro
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Shallow DoF compound leaf pinnules... Yeah, in black and white. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids, #leaf, #compoundleaf
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Well, well... Hello to you Beautiful!!! Say, "Cheese." Yeah, you're on Instagram. #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers, #orchids, #pitcherplant #monkeycup, #phasmid, #phylli
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Some more butterfly chrysalises just "chillin'" until the adults are ready to emerge. Awesome colors... a sort of yellowish metallic!!! #snailsplace, #malaysia, #penang, #penangbutterflyfarm, #butterfly, #lepidoptera, #insect, #green, #plants, #flowers
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They're like little upside down aliens with faces. When I use my imagination I can almost see a tardigrade out of water. I mean honestly, how could one not have the idea that it resembles a thirsty little water bear. I know... right?!?! #snailsplace, #ma
