We took the ferry to Langkawi and Malaysian timings are just like Thai timings! We were told it would take 2.5 hours - 3.5 hours later we arrived and yep it was raining.We checked into our hotel but had to wait a couple of hours for the key so we explored the surroundings. We're staying on Cenang Beach which is on the West side of Langkawi. The accommodation is slightly disappointing for what we've paid but Mark managed to get some money back today after explaining to the Manager he wasn't happy! Despite that, the place on the whole is ideal; a long golden beach, a good selection of bars and restaurants to choose from and when the sun is shining we're happy beans. We spent the remaining part of yesterday getting our bearings, doing some washing and managed to speak to most of the family members which was great. Calls from Malaysia are very cheap despite it being on the mobile - good news! That evening we had an early dinner and a drink and were ready for the sun tomorrow.
This morning it was overcast but like tough Brits we hit the beach anyway determined to enjoy the weather. Our determination paid off as within a couple of hours the sun came out and we felt the warm rays on our backs. Sadly that didn't last long and while Mark was walking down the beach the heavens opened. In response we headed back to the hotel, got changed and went for lunch. With it still raining we decided to visit the local aquarium which was quite good really. It did, however, sell very unusual gifts in the shop - fags, alcohol and a a lot of fish based snacks!
When we left the sun was out so we headed for the beach again to soak up the last of the days warmth and watched the sunset with a drink. Tonight we're going Thai and may play a couple of hands of cards before bed. Tomorrow subject to the weather we may hire a motorbike and explore the island further but if the sun is out the topping up of tans will be the order of the day.
Love to all at home. Thanks for all the messages - keep them coming.
Mark & Rach. xx
It's hard work sitting on a beach hey!!?? Glad you're being true Brits and sitting on it in the rain!! It was really good to chat to you both on Monday, you both sounded really happy...
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Big hugs from us all
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Hi you two.....more beach bumming sounds excellent! Bex and I went to the Good Food Show today so lots of naughty but nice tastings! A good day out aand kids excellent so all in all very enjoyable. When I gave some kids to Bex to check in - one of them asked - is this the Miss Perry I had in Year 7! Noooo - another one!
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Hello bronzed face mark! Think its just that the penguin is quite white in places hehe!!
ReplyDeleteI hope your not planning on sending us some gifts home from that gift shop, they dont sound the best!!
Keep enjoying yourselves, hope the weather gets better soon!
Miss you
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