Another Tropical Island...

On the second leg of Molly's visit, we headed north to the island of Langkawi.  We were apprehensive about going there because it was likely to be very touristy, but it was very beautiful and definitely worth the visit.  Molly's husband had been working on a project in the Gulf of Thailand for a few weeks, so he and his co-worker came and met up with us.  They were happy to be off the ship where they had been living for 3 weeks!  My roomie Tomoko also joined us.  We had a great time enjoying the beach and sunsets and great cheap food.  For two days we rented a car and explored the island (you can easily drive around it in a day), visiting several waterfalls and heading up a crazy cable car to experience the view from above.  Unfortunately, we got a flat tire on the second day,and the car lacked some of the necessary tools to change the tire. But with 2 engineers and a few MacGyver skills we were able to change it and be on our way.  These photos share just a few of the many highlights!

The beautiful beach and Pantai Cenang.  The water wasn't as warm or clear as when I visited the Perhentian Islands, but its hard to complain : )



Twice I found this grasshopper friend on my chair, but he only had one back leg.  How does he do it?

The Langkawi gang, from left to right: me, Rich (Ryan's co-worker), Tomoko (my roommate from Japan), cousin Molly, Ryan (Molly's husband).

Waterfall #1.

Another beautiful beach on our tour of the island.

Waterfall #2.  We took advantage and went swimming at each one!

Our charming accommodations at the Palms Guesthouse.

Langkawi sky bridge at the top of a slightly terrifying cable car ride.

View from the top.

A slightly crazy engineering feat.

Waterfall #3.  We hiked to the top and the river had carved amazing natural rock slides and we played in for over an hour.  Even though it was pouring rain, it was still warm. 

There was this mountain that we really wanted to drive to the top of, but it was completely fogged in, and by then we were chilly.  So we took the offer of "free" tea at the top of this view tower.  Execpt it cost $3 to get to the top!