Blogs from Pulau Langkawi, Kedah & Perlis, Malaysia, Asia - page 6

Langkawi Island was rainy-the kind of weather I'd hoped to escape-but it IS monsoon season. We did have one decent day to enjoy the super-soft white sand beaches. That morning we did an island hopping tour and the highlight was zooming along on the speedboat and jumping over the waves like we were on bucking broncos. You couldn't stop from laughing it was so much fun. The first stop was at an island with a freshwater lake in the middle, that according to the map, took up much of the island but did not seem at all to scale looking around. I got to put my feet in the water and receive a "massage" from the fish nibbling at my toes. Really weird feeling. Most of the tourists were Malaysian and many swam in the "amazing ... read more

Penang through to Langkawi (leaving Malaysia) Another bus trip later and we arrived in Penang (or Georgetown), which is an island in the north-west of Malaysia (attached by SE Asia’s longest bridge). Georgetown is known for its historical buildings and English settlements, apparent in the many old churches. Unfortunately Penang is probably going to be remembered in a less than enthusiastic way….due to food poisoning, lethargy, small bouts of homesickness (Jane) and of course the heat (so forgive the b-grade photo selection). Firstly we get out of the bus and stumble around (long day) to find a taxi. Score! Well not so good, some Chinese guy trying to rip us for all we’ve got. Second attempt we decide to double up with an English couple our age that we met in the Highlands and agree to ... read more

We arrived at Heathrow and managed a swift check in despite having Ravneek and Jia pulling their little cases in different directions. Security at Heathrow was its usual disorganisation. I thought intially security had gone to smoothly as I did not have to take the laptop out of its bag, takes my kids shoes off or have a fight with the stroppy Security Guards. Although, my wife had a little argument with one of them as he was so rude to her, it is not like her to get into a heated confrontation. Anyway, I managed to intervene as the peacemaker in this instant, which is normally her role when I get into heated arguments! It was funny to see this role reversal. Anyway, past Security, collected the kids, belongings, etc...... and wandering off to Duty ... read more

We haven't seen much of travelling in April, not much of extreme travel or sports...but April was full of extreme happiness...and if you need translation, this means a lot of cuddles and not much sleeping...we all enjoy the way we can, the way we do! So May holidays in China...a luxury for most...a thing of the past also...but not at school, so here we are back on the road. Let me put just on thing straight...full happiness could only have been reach with Ma'ri with us...but guess we'll need some time to make sure our timings match...and then...be ready for beautiful entries...I can't wait...even if I know it will take more than few weeks! So here we are in Malaysia with Leslie and Tiffany. I've stopped to count how many visits I did to Malaysia, the ... read more

After a difficult couple of weeks travel, I spent a few days in paradise on an Island off the West Coast of Northern Malaysia/Southern Thailand called Langkawi. Absolutely beautiful. Langkawi means brown eagle and went Island hopping and saw some brown eagles. The sunset is defferent every day.... read more