Highlights of Langkawi

It was a bit dissappointing to have to deal with the unpredictable rainy weather in Langkawi, it rained on our island hopping day, it rained on our river cruising day, hence, I am only slightly tanned now :( 

Nevertheless, it was a very relaxing & enjoyable trip. The island is so small that everywhere is within easy reach as long as you have transport. Since we don't know how to ride a motorbike, we had to pay more for a car. There were iswara, saga, wira to choose from but chris opted for a newer QQ which cost slightly higher at RM150 for 3 days excluding petrol.

This poor China made car almost broke down due to over exhaustion. By the end of 2nd day it's exhaust hose gave away..and we had to send it back to the owner. Imagine travelling in this car emitting a very loud brrumm brumm sound in the sleepy roads of Langkawi.

FOOD - our search for good food was rather dissappointing in the beginning until our very last meal. I was on the verged of declaring food in Langkawi as thumbs down until we stumbled upon Fat Mum Seafood Restaurant. 

This is highly recommended folks. Halal. I think 99% of eateries in Langkawi are halal.

All dishes are personally prepared by Fat Mum herself. Look at those crabs and the BBQ fish! The sauces are simply delicious. 

There is a funny story behind the fish. We put our expectations very low after very disappointing experience in previous meals but Fat Mum was very confident when she took our orders. When fish first arrived, it was plain & dry without any sauce...we stared at it wondering if we should tuck in. Minutes later..we heard Fat Mum screaming from the kitchen to her staff --"belum siap lah..angkat itu ikan balik!!" The fish came back later complete as per above. Yum! Our bill was RM70 plus for fish, crab and one vege dish.

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Fat Mum Restaurant is located in Jalan Teluk Baru. 

You will spot this signboard on your left if you are on your way Awana Porto Malai from Pantai Cenang. She is on Facebook! and is also reachable via email at fatmum2001@yahoo.com or call the shop at 04-955 9882. She's planning to retire soon.. go quickly!

Did I mention that 99% of food in Langkawi are Halal. Despite that we managed to stumble upon two coffee shops in town that serves pork. On the 1st day I had this thai style pork leg rice for RM6.80.

The pasar malam is also a must go. The variety of food is so different from KL. Like the above Tokiaw - by my definition, they are like mini apam with kaya or coconut fillings.

Check out the variety of drinks....

Ok..so much about food. Here onwards will be a quick re-cap on activities and expectations you should have on Langkawi.

Durian Prangin Waterfall

Tanjung Rhu Beach

Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island of the Pregnant Maiden) & the lake. 

Married ladies come bath here if you want to conceive.

Eagle feeding is another must watch. You will get this in the island hopping package for RM40 per pax. It's nicer to watch at Kilim river cruise package at RM200 per boat.

The cable car is also a must do! TQ to Tun Dr Mahathir...I presumed he initiated this spectacular piece of architecture. 

At 710 meters above sea level..you get to see the whole of Langkawi for only Rm15 for Malaysians. (RM25 for foreigners). Great value for money.

Telaga Tujuh (Seven Wells) Water Fall. Free entry.

We had to hike 509 steps to see this- see below is my calculation correct? Rather confusing signboard. 

TQ chris for doing this with me..I know you much prefer lazing by the beach drinking your wine.

AB Motel @ Pantai Cenang is where we stayed for RM100 a night - beach front!

The Cenang Beach is nice supposedly..but I am personally disturbed to see very little conserving efforts by the motel operators / authorities.

There are lot's of rubbish like this lying all over the beach. Nobody seems to care except one sweet old man, a foreigner on holiday here. He practically walked the whole beach picking rubbish, water bottles, newspapers placing them into the trash. I was half a step close to joining him..but I chickened out (*shame*)

Our last adventure was the Kilim Geoforest tour. For RM200 a boat (we shared with 2 other Iranian student) we got to experience an enchating cruise along the river. 

We had a brief stop at the cave of bats, see with our own eyes how mangrove looks like, terrorised by groups of agressive monkeys, watched eagle feeding in a superbly relaxing surrounding, visited the fish farm where I experienced being 'kissed' by the stingray. Do you know they have no teeth?

Our handsome guide at the fish farm showing off his pet the horse shoe crab.

Mangroves.

That's all about Langkawi. Oh ya. We also went to a spa. The alun alun spa. I spent about RM176 (including taxes) for a hot oil massage. A bit expensive..but it's quite worth it..a grand close off of the trip before heading to a nice dinner at Fat Mum and then the last flight out of Langkawi at 22:40.