P.S: It pains me to realize I suck at writing rhymes. HAHAHA!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
I've returned from a one week vacation to Penang and Langkawi.
Penang, guided by my uncle, was albeit similar to Singapore. It's surprisingly clean, green and well shaded despite its scorching sun and heat.
Stayed in Uncle's beautiful luscious condos situated opposite the coastline, it has one of the good views of the sea (even caught a firework display at one end of the coast at night). He had the most accesible location, a walk from the all rounded Gurney Mall, nearby eating places, and Subway, Starbucks, Coffee Bean, Mambo Club, directly two blocks away from his. Picture East Coast coastal development.
My uncle extended his invitation to us, anytime. Need a place. He has an extra key.
How exciting! I can't wait to go back to Penang. Didn't really got to try out the faous penang char kway teow! So might do that the next time.
Soon.
Langkawi has the best scenic landscapes in Malaysia hands down. Took the inclined cable car to the top of one of the hills (702++m abv sea level). The ride is pretty scary for those who have phobia of heights. But a great experience not to be missed. At the top, on a clear day, you'll be able to see the beautiful, breath taking view of the Andaman Seas.
I stayed in Sunset Beach Resort. Lush tropical oudoor garden settings, calming to your senses, friendly staffs. Rooms are a tad disappointing. Just bad pillows. I didn't really expect much from it in the first place. It's kinda predictable the rooms are influenced to create the real concpet of Malaysian Kampong living environment. Bottom line, its not a rundown dilapidated shack houses.
Lots of Caucasians are flocking Langkawi surprisingly. Sunset Beach Resort seems to be the number one host for them. We were honestly, the only asians roses among the pricky thorns.
And we were the noisiest bunch of monkeys that seems to invade the calming silent retreat atmosphere. No doubts, we got some head turnings. And when they do, I like to play Danity Kane's Showstopper in my head. Give them that smirk and glance like the DK girls do, while quietly in my head singing yeaaaahhhh!
Most of the Westerns were basking in the sun, tanning till they got the perfect red hot lobster shinning skin. They don't seem to participate in any of the water activities such as jet ski or kayak. I, in the otherhand, did the parasailing for a mere cheap RM60! It was my first time doing it, and it was the best nerve-wrecking experience. Hanging in the air, you could see a nice picturesque view of the beaches and nearby islands. It was kinda cheesy that I was humming to R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly while I was waving to the little liliputs humans from up there? Thinking back, it's hilarious.
Parasailors have to watch out for their cue signal from the marshalls on the beach, to pull yourself down on the beach to land. Instead I unglamorously landed sideways, and plunged into the open sea. The marshalls told me it was rare for one to land in the sea, and that I should make it as one of the memorable experience. Hard to believe his words, but well hell yeah, not everyone gets to land in the sea from the sky that often. I bought the idea in the end. I'm psyched to tell everyone I plunged in the sea from the sky!
I definitely will love to invade Langkawi again! It wasn't satisfying enough for me. There's so much to cover and I only did a few. I recommend that if ever you feel like visiting, take at least a 7D/6N stay in Langkawi, rent a van or a car, or even a scooter which cost RM30 for a day!
After a long day of hardcore activities, should go visit the massage parlour. It's advisable to do it on an empty stomach. Lots of great seafood restaurants to head for. Don't worry you won't really die out of hunger. But most food outlets closed when the clock strikes around 11pm. So have quite an early dinner.
I'll try to post some of the photos I took in Langkawi and Penang.
City of Weirdos. 12:50 PM
