Langkawi Holiday - Sep 4-16

Hi anyone,

Should have blogged this earlier - but with site issues and the holiday, not much chance.

We recently went on holidays to Pulau (Island) Langkawi in Malaysia. Langkawi is a group of 99 islands (I think 1 only inhabited) on the north western Malaysian coast, right on the border with Thailand.

We travelled with two other couples spending 5 days/4 nights at the Four Seasons resort, followed by another 7 days/6 nights at Tanjung Rhu resort.

Four Seasons is very nice and recommended. It's a newish resort with luxuriously appointed rooms (even the basic Lower Melaleuca we had), super comfortable beds and even has a an outdoor shower/bath - very nice. Tanjung Rhu has been a long-time favourite, this our 4th time there - it too is luxurious though the rooms are getting a little run-down now and beds not as comfortable - but nothing to stop us from going back. :)

Both resorts feature at least two pools (drinks/dining there too), three main restaurants each, gyms and spas. Rose enjoyed the spa at both hotels, while I had a massage at Tanjung Rhu - nice. Both hotels also offer non-motorised water sports and beach activities. So there is plenty to do other than swimming/sunbathing/reading/eating.

As for the weather, we had a few storms, but nothing that would ruin a holiday.

Click the links and checkout the resort websites - both are recommended. Also, I've uploaded the photos we took, so feel free to browse our photo album.

Blogtime...

Hi anyone,

Well, the week without Aimee passed slowly - but strangely enough - we survived :)

I purchased a new point & shoot camera last week, a Canon IXUS 90IS or Canon PowerShot SD790 IS depending on what part of the world you are in. I'm happy with the purchase, here are some sample shots taken over the past few days.

I've posted these and others in the Photo Album if you want a look. The camera replaces the IXUS 75 which we've found doesn't bounce too well on a tiled floor when dropped.

It's b'day month in our small family, two of us have b'days, mine next week (ho hum) and Aimee's 3rd b'day at the end of the month. I'v asked for undies - that's all I need.

Also, September is Holiday month, we're off to Langkawi for 12 days. Fun in the Sun hopefully. Just planning how to keep Aimee entertained and in her seat for the flight (7.5hrs, + 1hr). Wish us luck. Anyway, more on that subject coming.

Ciao for now.