Sunday 2 June 2013 - Langkawi, Malaysia

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In Langkawi our first visit was the Eagle Square.  We were allocated an old bus that rattled in the gears and could only walk up the hill, but we made it all the way. Here is a 52ft statue of an eagle that gave Langkawi its name. As we got there a shower came in and we ran for the bus after a couple of quick shots. Good thing the weather was warm it did not take long to dry up.

After a 20 min trip to the other side of the island we saw the Underwater World with more than 5000 types of aquatic life in more than 100 tanks of different sizes. There were flamingoes, sharks, fat eels and tiny pretty fish. A very popular place with many local visitors as well. There was also a Duty Free shop or shops selling nic naks, jewellery, grog and plush toys for the kids. Some beautiful earrings and necklaces made from various shell. I had left my money in the bus so nothing followed me home.

After the exercise this morning, I went to a lecture about Dubai. Poor man he talked non stop for just over an hour. I then had a nice lunch. Pomodoro ripiene (1/2 tomatoes filled with tuna flakes and cannelini beans) very nice, chicken ragu with pasta, for sweets, raspberry panna cotta with a cup of tea. After finishing lunch, I went to the movies, 007 Skywalk. Now I will send this and if time allows I will have a little Nanna nap.

 

 

 

DAY TOUR =

Underwater World, Mahsuri Tomb & Lagenda Park

Your tour begins as you board your motorcoach for a scenic drive to Princess Mahsuri Tomb. You'll witness idyllic beaches, pristine waters and lush greenery as you make your way around this exotic island.

You'll move from reality to legend as you visit the Princess Mahsuri Tomb, located about seven miles from the capital of Kuah. Langkawi's most famous legend is that of Mahsuri, a tragic tale of a young woman living on the island in the early 1800's. When she was executed in the rice paddies for her claimed adulterous acts, white blood is said to have seeped from her veins where she was stabbed with a keris (dagger) of her own family. With her last breath she cursed the island for seven generations. Langkawi faded into obscurity until it was proclaimed a duty-free island in 1987, exactly seven generations later. Before departing, you'll have an opportunity to shop for souvenirs and gifts

Next on your itinerary is Underwater World Langkawi which features the island's rich treasure trove of marine life. Located at the popular Cenang Beach, this aquarium features more than 5,000 types of aquatic life, exhibited in more than 100 tanks of different sizes. The highlight is a giant tank housing large marine species such as sharks, stringrays, moray eels and green turtles, with a 15-metre tunnel for visitors to walk through

The last stop on your tour is Lagenda Park, a scenic park with beautiful gardens of vivid local blooms, plants and fruit tree. The 50-acre park has been designed and landscaped with exhibits detailing myths and legends of the island. It houses 17 monumnets, each with an intriguing story to tell. Afterwards return to the ship.