Two weeks ago we flew to Langkawi Island on the north-east pat of the Malaya peninsular for our much anticipated sand and sun holiday.
In the run-up to D-Day, Lina had a grueling work schedule with multiple weekly flights to Singapore and Bangkok with late nights to boot. The bags under her eyes had bags under them, poor thing, so Lina was especially grateful for some R & R.
The 1st hurdle when traveling with toddlers (well, our one anyway) is the flying. Keeping him busy and trouble free for previous flights has been…….interesting but fortunately a mere 1 hour duration virtually eradicated any concerns however we were still thankful for a portable DVD player with his favourite movie currently (Wall-E). Because of it’s proximity to KL, cheap Air Asia flights, and lets be honest – cheap booze relative to KL crazy prices, Langkawi is a great option for an ‘easy’ holiday in these parts.
We stayed at the Sunset Resort, a venue recommended by our friend Margaret. Margaret is Australian born, but has lived in Malaysia for many years and has a young family, hence is mine of knowledge on things South East Asian. Our digs certainly didn’t disappoint. A bungalow set in bush right next to a beach with a beautiful breakfast area. Breakfast time in the tropics is a superb time of the day. Warm but not too hot, and a sea view with a good breakfast is a brilliant start.
We met a Norwegian/English couple with a 4 year old boy for play dates in the pool of the resort up the road that we ‘borrowed’. This pool had the compulsory bar attached and one afternoon was spent with Lina + Jono + Cold Beer + Zac napping back at resort, minded by maid = GOOD TIMES.
Unfortunately Isaac’s skin allergy was aggravated during our stay which necessitated a visit to the doctor. For the most part however he was a happy lad and enjoyed spending some more time with Mamma than is normally possible.
And things are looking promising for a further resort holiday as Zac and I may tag along to a conference that Lina is attending in Bali during April.
Yes it’s a tough life……………
The warmest ocean water I have experienced 
We stumbled on this Bollywood movie being made on the beach. Like all great Bollywood movies,it would not be complete without the monkey dancing! And no that it is not a racist remark. Even if they had white skin they would still be dancing like monkeys!
Where are my toes!
The sunsets were brilliant
Swings on the trees. Just like back home
This holiday lark can be exhausting
These waterfalls were close by and we found them when we rented a car to explore the island
Shrinkage! The water is certainly colder then in the sea off Langkawi
Unfortunately this as the best shot we got of the biggest snake I have ever seen that we saw whilst driving. It was crossing the road and when stretched out it would have been close too the full road width .
Another beautiful sunset
All holidays must come to an end
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