Langkawi - Day 2

I 'll be continue posting my trip in langkawi even though no one is interested... Cos i got nothing else to blog. But I am not sure if i could remember what happen exactly..hahhaha... (browsing the photos to recalled)...

Day 2 - Today we will go Island hopping and shopping for chocolates then back to Penang- our beloved hometown with the best food.......... Omg! Miss Penang food so much! The weather was not so good and its drizzling when we are having our free breakfast at the hotel. Our tour agent had arrange someone to pick us from the hotel to island hopping. We asked the person what if it rains heavily. That person say it should be fine... he suggest that we drive on our own to the spot then only made our decision whether or not to join the island hopping tour.

So we went there and it turns out the weather was not so bad. So we took off. On our way to the first island i took some pictures. The motorboat was shaky and it was so windy...i was afraid that i would drop my camera to the sea.This was the Pulau Dayang Bunting also knows as the island of the Pregnant Maiden. I could not capture the whole island cos our boat was not far enough. But i found a picture online to share with you.The first island we hop to is this island Pulau Dayang Bunting...We climbed many steps of stair to reach the Dayang Bunting Lake. They had the garra ruffa fish too. They even have it in bigger size than the one i had my feet spa. But the garra ruffa fish here does not seem to be nibbling the dead cell...... They jus slid through your feet.This is the Dayang Bunting Lake. You can swim or rent canoe or paddle boat. There was a few legends that involve with this island. You can read it here.

We were given one hour to explore the island. There is nothing much to explore actually.... One thing about this island...the monkeys are such a poser.You wanna see my balls? Nah...see till "kau-kau"

We went to eagle- feeding next. But we didn't feed the eagle...the boatmen was suppose to supply the bait but he didn't so the eagle didn't fly our way. This is the best picture i can get.

The next island we hop to is Pulau Beras Basah - the Island of Wet Rice.As for here, you can swim or play with water sports. The sand here is very soft feel jus like flour.
This was the last island... after that we went back to the hotel to wash up and check out. Then we went shopping at the Duty Free Mall located jus next to the Underwater World. The chocolates here are definitely cheaper than the one at the jetty. Bought some chocolates for souvenirs and for my own stock. Ya I am jus like Ah Hoon, we have chocolates stocks in our fridge...akakaka...I love the Hershey's stick and Daim. Talking bout chocolates, I still haven't finish the chocolates TSP gave me.............

Last stop before we leave the island. we went to take pictures of the stupid birdie........hahaha ...copyright from headmaster....... Walau this Eagle Square damn hot and no shade lo...when take pictures our eyes can't even open...The stupid birdie makes me look small. Good Bye Langkawi!i had been to Langkawi twice but still have not visit certain places.. So might plan another trip in future..

Langkawi - Day 1- Part 2

Continue from my day 1 trip. So when we reach our hotel - Langkasuka Beach Resort it was already 3 something. I went to register and check-in. We book 2 rooms, but receptionist told me they can only give us one room first and another room at 4p.m. Well, we go not choice but all squeeze into one room first. The room was kinda of big. It has 2 queen size bed, and a small balcony.

We waited till 4 something then they gave us the other room. I check the key holder, it stated there if you wish to extend the check out time it would cost RM 10 per hour. the checkout time was 12p.m. I told hubby to request to check up later at 2pm for FOC cos they give us the room late. The receptionist agree and told us to check out before 3pm the next day.

So, we rest till 6 something and when out to look for food. For hubby friends they are not picky when it come to foods they jus wan something to fill their stomach. Usually i dun trust hawker food outside Penang, but since i am following them so i had to cincai lo..

At first we went Pantai Cenang, along Pantai Cenang there many restaurants and mamak stall but those guys can't make a decision where to eat. Pantai Cenang is also where Underwater World is located. But we are not going there, cos there have no fishes there...heard that the fishes was poisoned. Who so " sui" go poison the fishes? Real "chek ark"...

So, once again they drive down to Kuah town and decided to eat at the Pasar Minggu. The Pasar minggu was a malay Pasar Minggu like those we have it Penang. Mostly all food... I didn't know what to eat... then i spotted a stall showing a sign " Nasi Dagang, Nasi Kerabu"... Oh my! i missed those food. One of my favourite Kelate (Kelantan) delicacy besides Ayam percik...... So i ordered a "Nasi Dagang", i asked hubby to order "Nasi Kerabu" but he sees the rice in blue colour, he dare not eat. So he ordered "Nasi Rempah aka Nasi Briyani" instead. I didn't take a picture of the food but i found the pictures from the web. For those who didnt try before Nasi Dagang and Nasi Kerabu.. here it is...have a virtual one....Nasi Dagang - The dish is made by cooking rice and glutinous rice together, to which is then added coconut cream once it is cooked. It is eaten with it's own specially made side dishes of tuna curry and a light vegetable pickle. Simplicity is its essence.Kelantanese blue tinted Nasi Kerabu with Salted Duck Egg, Fish Cracker, sliced Roasted Beef, sliced mixed aromatic herbs, fish flakes with roasted grated coconut, dashed with anchovy sauce based gravy

After, eating we walk around for a while then went to the Jetty to switch to another van cos we are afraid that the current van might give problem. After that, we went back to Pantai Cenang, we plan to shop at the Duty Free Shop in the Underwater World. But we was late by the time we reach there, the shop was already closed. But they still shops along Pantai Cenang that sell beach wears and sun dresses. I wanted to get a new bikini, and slippers for tomorrow Island Hopping, so we walk around to search. So me and hubby take our sweet time searching, while the others head straight to the mini market to get liquor. They plan to have a drinking party later. I only manage to buy a slipper and a T-shirt... cos the bikini there were kinda expensive.

So, we head back to hotel after that. I quit drinking liquor very long time ago so i didn't join them for the drinking and i was tired oso. So me and the other girl went back to our room and start to sleep.

Before i end this post...would like to share with you guys the environment at Langkasuka Beach Resort:Pool SidePool Side
Seaside

Langkawi - Day 2 coming soon

Langkawi - Day 1- Part 1

I never knew you all will be excited over my lousy trip...akekkeke... Why lousy trip? You will know later... Nothing much happen in the ferry on the way to Langkawi. I didn't sleep the whole night, so i manage to catch a nap. But hubby and his friends was playing all the way like little boys~~ ahahaha.. Some else grab the window seats, otherwise i will be able to take some scenery pics. So the ferry left at 8.00 a.m. We arrived Langkawi at around 10 ++.

The first thing we did, when we reach the Langkawi jetty was to the loo. Go and pee, wash face and brush tooths. Cos we only get to check-in to our hotel at 2.00p.m. After that we try to look for the travel agent that we rent the van but we couldn't find it. So we called them. The man come and meet us, we show him the voucher of the van rental and it turn out, he couldn't give us the price promised by the Kuala Kedah agent. The Kuala Kedah agent promised us Rm 60 for 8 seater van but this agent say he can only rent us the van for RM 80. So, we look for another tour agent. And I was afraid that the same incident will happen to our hotel room, so i asked hubby to confirm with the hotel first. The price for the hotel was still the same, but the staff told us we can only check-in 3.00 p.m.So this is our first van... a very lousy van... remember the number plate..don't rent this van. We first went to fill our stomach in Kuah Town. We found a chinese coffee shops. Some of us order the chicken rice it was soooo expensive.. And the coffee shop is so dirty...... but the iced tea is awesome...

It was still early when we finish eating. So we tot, we could visit some places. From the map, the one circled in red in our hotel and we in Kuah. On the way to our hotel, there are few places we could visit. They plan to go to Mahsuri Tomb first. But on our way to Mahsuri Tomb we passed the Snake Sanctuary, so i we drop by. I forgotten how much is the entrance fees. I think is RM 10 and we get one free admission. But they have different entrance fees for tourist and myKad holders.

The entrance to snake sanctuary

I am sure you are waiting for the snakes photo right? I am sorry to dissappoint you becos i could get a nice picture through the glass. And i was warn not to use flash. I didn't know what mode should i use to shoot....so i give up... But i found a blog which have some photos of the snakes in this sanctuary. Drop by if you are interested. Let brief you about what snake sanctuary is about. It display a wide variety of colourful snakes throughout Malaysia. It is oso one of the latest attraction in Langkawi. It features thousand of species of poisonous and non-poisonous snakes endemic to Malaysia.

I think they have snakes show during holidays or weekend. The show starts at 3p.m on the day we visit. Since it was still early, the staff told us we could come back later with the same ticket. And you can take picture with one of the snake...i dunno what the name of the snake... i was afraid of this creature so i didn't take la. I asked hubby to go and take.. manatau he oso scare..hahaha.. But hor...i dun see any big big snake in this sanctuary lo... Not as big as i the one i saw In Kuala Terengganu.. The one i saw in Terengganu was really big and fat. It was curled up in a small cage.

Next, we went to the Mahsuri Tomb. But we ended up didn't went in. I didn't wan to went in because i had already been there before during my high school trip. And it was nothing special. And i am not sure why the other guys didn't wan to went in....

Our our next stop, should be the Hot Spring Village but hubby's friend the one holding the map, saw the Gunung Raya signboard and he asked the driver to turn -in. Going up Gunung Raya we need to pay 50 cents per car. We tot there will be something interesting on top of the mountain. When we reach the top ...guess what it was the Celcom satelite station and very thick mist....walau eh...really waste our time and petrol lo....... And we even risk our lifes lo...cos it was raining and the road was winding lo...... We spend like 2 hours in the mountain... because on the way down the mountain.. there were smell came from our car. We stop the car, one of hubby friend were ex- mechanic... he told us the smell was from the brake pad.. and the tyre was so hot..... so on our way down, we break a few times...... During our breaks, i captured some pics..

For those who wan to challenge your hiking skill, instead of coming up with a vehicle, you can climb up these stairs "Tangga Helang Seribu Kenangan".. Ya right, what is there to "kenang"...The mist

By the time we reach the bottom, it was nearly 3.00p.m... some are tired, some are fad up... and all wanted to rest.... So head straight to our hotel-The Langkasuka Beach Resort........... There are still a lot to write for day 1.I think i will split it to Part 1 and 2 .. And i don have much pictures for day 1. In this trip, i didn't take lots of picture cos those guys not the camwhore kaki....... Me alone camwhore so sien~~~ So i only took around 40 over photos...mostly all scenery...

To be continued~~ Langkawi - Day 1 - Part 2

Langkawi Trip - Departure

This year 2008 is Visit Kedah year. I was not aware of this till i saw the streamer in Kuala Kedah Jetty. Last weekend was a public holiday for Penang. It was the birthday of the Penang State Governor. So, hubby and his friends plan a 2 days 1 night trip to Langkawi. They wanted a budget holiday so they found out it was cheaper to travel by car to Kuala Kedah and to take a ferry from there to Langkawi.

We started our journey very very early. Cos those guys were afraid they couldn't wake up the next morning so they didn't sleep at all. We had to reach Kuala Kedah by 6.30 a.m. The first ferry will depart at 7.30 a.m. So, this was their plan: To watch midnight movie , then had supper then start our journey to Kuala Kedah. Me and hubby didn't join them for the midnight movie because i still need to do my last session of dialysis.

When they arrived to pick me up, it was only 2.00 a.m. Hubby was late again cos he accidentally fall asleep, i keep on calling him but no one pick up. I got no choice but to call his mum to wake him up. So paiseh to disturb ppl sleeping at this hour. Hubby arrive at my house half an hour later.

Since they are 8 person plus me, we travel in two cars. It was still early so they went to Line Clear to have their supper. After supper, they drive slowly to Kuala Kedah.

We reach Kuala Kedah around 5 something i guess. We parked the car and head towards the jetty. At the Kuala Kedah jetty , we signed up for van rental, hotel and island hopping. Actually we had book a van and 2 rooms. But the travel agent in Kuala Kedah offer us a better price for the hotel room so we book from him instead. The travel agent guy told us, that not many ppl travel to Langkawi nowadays. So they had canceled the earlier ferry at 7.30 a.m to 8.00 a.m.

Up next - Langkawi Trip - Arrival Day 1

Had Yai Part 3- Pain & Pleasure

In this trip, we stay in a new hotel- Mayflower Grande Hotel. This hotel is only 4 months old. It is oso a 3 C's hotel. What is 3 C's? 1. Clean 2. Cheap 3. Convenient...It is located in the city. Famous shopping malls like Lee's Garden and Central are within walking distance. So anytime, shopping till tired can go walk hotel rest and it is convenient for me to go back for my dialysis every 5 hour. Tut-tut services and 7-Eleven are jus in-front of the hotel. it is only 900 baht +++ per night.Lai, lai , lai buy 4d...Lucky Number 1402..... Our room number....

This is our room...Looks very clean and tidy ya? Morning scene from our room...not very nice view though...

Those who are going to visit Had Yai and looking for accomodation, may try this hotel. Located in 150, Sangchan Road. Contact No: 074-234-888, 074-230-120 or email- mayflowergrande@hotmail.com.

Other than shopping, eating we oso go massaging. The first day, before our Japanese buffet dinner we went for foot massage. The foot massage was in a hair saloon. This hair saloon provide multiple services. Other than hair services and massaging. They oso provide facial, manicure& pedicure and oso ear digging.

The foot massage was not a pleasure but pain. And i don't think the masseur are all professionals. I don't really enjoy the massage i prefer the one i did in Penang...that one at least more pro. Other than foot massage. We went to spa the next day. The spa we went Cenvaree Spa was located inside Novotel Hotel.My aunt and Kenny Kor tried the services here on their last trip and they are very satisfied with their services. So this time they took us to try out. We decide on a package that provides scrubs, massage and wraps. But substitute the wraps with longer duration of massage. The spa duration was 2 1/2 hours.
So far in Pg..i went to spa twice. The first time was Danai Spa when they first open and they had a promotional rates. The 2nd time was after i get my bonus from MBF..I went to Santuary Spa in Gurney Hotel. The best sure is Danai Spa, then Santuary Spa. To me this Cenvaree Spa was ok nia but better than none lo. Cos the masseur don't realy know how to control their strenght. When they massage...soft is too soft and hard is too hard. In Pg, usually after massage and scrubs they provide bath services in a jacuzzi. But in Had Yai...they don't recommend bath after massage. Cos they believe when we massage our pores are widened and if we bath the water might ran thru the pores and it will cause arthritis in future. But that what my grandma believe too..whenever we massage ointment to the affected of our body, my grandma asked us not to wash our hands and the that area immediately.

After spa they served us Ginger tea and a towel to wipe our hands or face.The ginger tea served in an elephant glass...Cute, right?

The spa landscape:

Had Yai Part 2- It's all about Food

I am so lazy to post this up...not in the mood to blog. But still have post this otherwise it will bcome a very very outdated post.

Warning: Long Post...Check the pictures will do...no need to read what i wrote if you are lazy...
I eat so much when in Hat Yai. Never feel hungry even once...actually once...The first nite after drinking the "teh ais".. i couldn't sleep. Then i feel hungry..

Ok, let me start with favourite food for this trip. The food is from the stalls in the Night Paradise. Something that i never thought i would try cos its not something i like. What izzit? it's...............(drumroll)......................Tu Kar Pui....(Pork Leg Rice)
This is the "tu kar". "Tu Kar" was never my favourite. My aunt fully recommend this so i tried and i totally agree with her this is delicious. The "tu kar pui" was served with the green vege ( as seen on pic), "kiam chye" ( preserved salty vege) and a special chili sauce. Overall it tasted abit "kiam kiam" ( salty) and "swui swui" ( sour). Very appetizing ler... My aunt interview the seller, she don't have a shop or stall to sell her "tu kar pui" on normal days. She told us she only sell on this Year End Carnival nia. That means one year only open business for 3 days nia.We even "ta pao" (take away) back to pg and reheat it later but it does not taste as good anymore.

Another favourite is the pork skewer..something like satay but the meat are bigger portion.
We oso tapau this back..........

The first meal we had located somewhere near the central street market. where the shop sell fresh seafood. As kenny Kor wanted to had the oyster. Other than the oyster, we had the deep fried soft shell crab and Seafood Tom Yam.
I didn't try the oyster...I dun really like oyster. even if i eat fried oyster i only like the egg...not the oyster.. This is our lunch for the first day.

For dinner, we had Japanese buffet @ Ginger Restaurant-Novotel. Why come all the way to Had Yai to eat Japanese Food? First, it was recommended by friends , 2nd you can't find RM 39.50 +++ eh Japanese Buffet Dinner in Malaysia. If got oso damn paria 1.The price shown does not include beverage. So there will be additional charge for beverage. Even if you asked for plain water...they served you mineral water. You will definetely need water after eating the food. Cos the seasoning in the food damn heavy...eat adi very thirsty.. The most tempting food for me is the dessert....let me show you the picture of the dessert corner...Look tempting right! They display the dessert in a cart. The dessert also had the chocolate fountain but i did not capture the pic.Mini Dim sum... You should be wondering why dim sum in Japanese Buffet? I oso wanna know lo... I try it cos it is cute la...the taste..so-so nia lo.This is the Zaru Soba ( i forgotten the japanese name..luckily Kacang is around can ask her) The japanese cold noodle. My aunt try it...i did not. She had two she say very nice wor.

The next day........we had our branch at Chester's Grill- Lee Garden. Chester's Grill is a fast food deli.The food is very nice. I had the Spicy Grill Chicken Burger.Let the pictures tell you......lazy to type liao.

Later at night, we had our dinner at the Night Paradise. What we had? You see lo...( Soli ah leng, i know you mention it is difficult to see the picture thru slides...but i lazy to upload liao...slides easier)

Lastly, our midnight snack...Not i wanna had supper le but this stall only open in the midnite..The mini "Yew Char Koay" dipped in kaya (coconut Jam). The "yew char koay" is normal lo...but the kaya very nice.

The last day we had our branch at the Lee's Garden Food Court. Didnt take pic cos was in a hurry and hungry. I had "Kuey Chiap"...Very nice i like the soup.........

Oh..ya! Not forgetting bout Chocky.... Look like the Rocky we had in Malaysia right but this is the giant stick.I've been searching for it...finally found it in Diana's Watson. But they don't have the chocolate flavour. I bought it anyway cos it is cheap only RM 4.20.

Finally, finish liao. i take more than an hour to blog this post. Very minor text but it takes time to edit and upload those pictures. Hope you guys enjoy the food virtually.......

Part 3- Pain & Pleasure ( about massage and the hotel i stay)