Today, the seventh generation of Langkawi’s inhabitants has long come and gone, but people here still believe that the prosperity and blessings the islands enjoy today. Reaching Langkawi through bus and high speed ferry, we arrived at Kuah Town approximately 2pm. Despite being in an archipelago of numerous islands in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi Island, it is undeniable for me to miss home. Being off the coast of Kedah, where a cluster of 99 islands with the best of many worlds; gorgeous beaches, world-class infrastructure, highly discounted duty-free shopping complex, fascinating legends and lastly, economical transport is where I stay for holidays.
With the vast availabilities of rental vehicles in Langkawi, there is no discomfort in travelling around. Not forgetting, having friends that are mature enough to drive, anxiety to travel around expensively is long gone in that domain.
Langkawi, typically geared towards tourism, as we get to experience the beautiful countryside and the peaceful landscape of paddy fields accompanied by a herd of cows throughout the journey travelling in a van. Some of Langkawi’s most rustic and memorable views are along the road that circles the island.A chilly and cool feeling it would be, as winds travel in high velocity colliding with our faces as soon we open the window. Small villages with wooden houses framed by palm trees, and foreigners pedalling their mountain bike for some time of relaxation never failed to be spotted.
Furthermore, with early reservation for a suite room in Aseania Resort, how can one remember home ? With such capacious and voluminous space, even pillow fight is enough to be initiated. A queen sized bed and 2 single beds, inter-connected with one another through an opening of a door, with 2 spacious bathroom as well, this will just undermine the homesickness that one has.
Main Room
Passing through the door - 2nd Room
Reaching the dawn of the day, with such fortunate luck as we encountered a 1-day event carnival hosted to provide us with cheap and reasonable foods at the same time, enabling us to indulge in home-made local food only available there. ABC-kacang for only RM2, nasi-beriani for only RM 3, white rice coated with curries and goat meat and so forth.
1 Day Carnival Event
Once everyone has satisfied their hunger, we then head to duty-free shops to purchase some souvenirs and chocolates.
Heineken for only RM2.70, Tiger-Beers for only RM 3, Vodkas for only RM 45, not to mention chocolates almost half price of what is sold in Kuala Lumpur. How can one resist such extremely powerful temptation ?!
Heineken - RM 2.70 (vague image)
After browsing through and acquire what we wanted, we headed back to the hotel for a round of gambling and drinking, assisted with music of all kind of genre turned on loud. The night ends with a blast and exhaustion just wore us out immediately as soon as we lie flat on a snug and comfortable bed.
To be continued …
-BenN
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