Greetings from Langkawi, Malaysia
After a total of 26 hours of actual flying time and 4 days of travel, we arrived halfway across the world. We are on the northwestern coast off the Malaysian peninsular in the Andaman Sea. There are 99 tropical islands that comprise Langkawi and each one is lush with clear emerald waters and fine sand beaches. Langkawi means in Malay reddish brown eagle and there are so many eagles flying over the islands – it is a spectacular sight because the eagles are so large and majestic.
Today was our first full day in Malaysia. Our time clock is way off and it seems like we get bursts of energy and then we are so tired that we can’t keep our head up. The Malaysian people are a mixed Asian race and we have found the people to be extremely friendly and sincere. They seem to be service oriented and willing to do whatever they can for tourists.
The Westin Resort & Spa is located in a beautiful setting on the beach and there are breathtaking views of the many uninhabited tropical islands and rock formations from the shoreline of the resort. This is the dry season and the weather is in the 80s/90s with refreshing trade winds that make it delightful weather. There are resort guests from so many countries - British, French, German, Thailand, Australia and Hong Kong to name a few. We have spotted few Americans.
The Malaysian cuisine is similar to Thai food. Seafood is fresh and delicious – squid, shrimp and lobster are all in season right now. We have tried so many fresh unusual tropical fruits – it seems that some fruits are never imported to the US. We have been trying as many as possible – funny shapes, sizes each with a different taste. We had dinner tonight al fresco on the beach at a local lighthouse. English is widely spoken but we want to make sure the waiters don’t serve Jacob any food made with nuts. I had a local write a warning that we can show a waiter that states Jacob’s allergy to nuts. I showed this warning to the waiter tonight and he laughed and then he passed it to other waiters and the chef. They all laughed so perhaps this person that wrote the warning wrote something funny or derogative about us. We laughed along but tomorrow we’’ need to check this note out – no one wants to be a fool.
Roberta was in seventh heaven today – she basked in the sun from 10am until 4:30pm. Jacob didn’t get out of the pools all day. Steven and I explored the resort. We walked along the beach, saw the beautiful Westin Heavenly Spa and got a tour of the resort’s beachfront villas each with a private pool. Unfortunately the resort is sold out – but the guest rooms are all recently decorated and are wonderful.
We have so much planned in the next few days. We will be in Langkawi for 5 nights before heading on to Kuala Lumpur. I am exhausted now, so I’m going to sign off and update the blog as explore this little gem of an island.
After a total of 26 hours of actual flying time and 4 days of travel, we arrived halfway across the world. We are on the northwestern coast off the Malaysian peninsular in the Andaman Sea. There are 99 tropical islands that comprise Langkawi and each one is lush with clear emerald waters and fine sand beaches. Langkawi means in Malay reddish brown eagle and there are so many eagles flying over the islands – it is a spectacular sight because the eagles are so large and majestic.
Today was our first full day in Malaysia. Our time clock is way off and it seems like we get bursts of energy and then we are so tired that we can’t keep our head up. The Malaysian people are a mixed Asian race and we have found the people to be extremely friendly and sincere. They seem to be service oriented and willing to do whatever they can for tourists.
The Westin Resort & Spa is located in a beautiful setting on the beach and there are breathtaking views of the many uninhabited tropical islands and rock formations from the shoreline of the resort. This is the dry season and the weather is in the 80s/90s with refreshing trade winds that make it delightful weather. There are resort guests from so many countries - British, French, German, Thailand, Australia and Hong Kong to name a few. We have spotted few Americans.
The Malaysian cuisine is similar to Thai food. Seafood is fresh and delicious – squid, shrimp and lobster are all in season right now. We have tried so many fresh unusual tropical fruits – it seems that some fruits are never imported to the US. We have been trying as many as possible – funny shapes, sizes each with a different taste. We had dinner tonight al fresco on the beach at a local lighthouse. English is widely spoken but we want to make sure the waiters don’t serve Jacob any food made with nuts. I had a local write a warning that we can show a waiter that states Jacob’s allergy to nuts. I showed this warning to the waiter tonight and he laughed and then he passed it to other waiters and the chef. They all laughed so perhaps this person that wrote the warning wrote something funny or derogative about us. We laughed along but tomorrow we’’ need to check this note out – no one wants to be a fool.
Roberta was in seventh heaven today – she basked in the sun from 10am until 4:30pm. Jacob didn’t get out of the pools all day. Steven and I explored the resort. We walked along the beach, saw the beautiful Westin Heavenly Spa and got a tour of the resort’s beachfront villas each with a private pool. Unfortunately the resort is sold out – but the guest rooms are all recently decorated and are wonderful.
We have so much planned in the next few days. We will be in Langkawi for 5 nights before heading on to Kuala Lumpur. I am exhausted now, so I’m going to sign off and update the blog as explore this little gem of an island.
