Touching Heaven, Changing Earth

Day 4 / 6th March 2009

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A day before, I called the resort reception for a late check out which is at 1pm than the usual time at 12noon. It is time to pack and go. Seriously, 4days 3nights in Langkawi is not enough. At least we need 5days 4nights to explore more of Langkawi island. 4days trip is just nice but not much time especially travelling with baby. Early in the morning I woke up and do a final packing before we go to the beach. While waiting for me, Naomi is relaxing and eating her favourite Japanese Children Rice Cracker.

We spend about 20 minute at the beach.  The sun is shining and it is super hot.  It was Naomi’s first time playing at the beach and splashing sea water.

The sea water is crystal clear.  Hubby managed to catch a crab and letting Naomi look at it and then let go the crab.  But Naomi was chasing after it to catch it back! Haahaa…

After check out from the resort at 1pm, we quickly drive to Kuah town (about 20 minutes) to shop at Teow Soon Huat duty free shop.   Teow Soon Huat Duty Free shop things is much cheaper than other place. But you must take note of the expiry date.  I bought plenty of Kit Kat dark chocolate (made in Switzerland), Hersheys (made in USA) and Toblerone (made in Switzerland).

Teow Soon Huat Duty Free address: Langkawi Parade, Pokok Asam, Langkawi Contact number: +604 966 7528

Our flight departure time is at 3.30pm and we arrived Langkawi airport at around 2.30pm.  We kind of rushing but we are not late and just on time.  Anyway the departure flight was delay again! Naomi is so tired and she slept through the flight from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur.

Our little girl enjoy her holiday so much.  We do enjoy the holiday too. In the end of the trip hubby and I are so tired and I was not well for few days.  But then we really cherish this wonderful family vacation and looking forward for the next one.

Thank God for his protection and safe journey through out the whole trip.

Stephanie’s Note:
Overall experience with Air Asia, I would say “cheap airfare with cheap services”.  Upon arrival in LCCT Airport, it was raining and there are some umbrellas provided for the passengers.  No stewardess will be standing there helping to open the umbrella and it is not a one press button open umbrella.  So imagine if you are holding a baby…so inconvenience and inconsiderate of Air Asia. If travelling with baby or maybe a personal trip, I would advise to do the express check in online (skip the Q) and choose your seats.  Our returning seat number was number 31 not able to recline, so 1 hour journey is back aching!!

Berjaya Beach & Spa Resort is not a 5 star resort.  Maybe for their facilities they do consider 5 star but not 5 star accommodations.  The chalet is old and the price is not worth paying.  If ever we will return to Berjaya Resort, we will only choose to stay at their NEW water chalet for better interior and ambiance.

4 days trip to Langkawi is not enough especially travelling with baby.  I will say 5 days just nice to explore the place with extra time for baby to rest.

Buy your duty free chocolates at Teow Soon Huat coz is cheaper!

Day 3 / 5 March 2009

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Since we are not able to visit Langkawi Oriental Village on Day 1, we finally make it on Day 3. The cable car ticket counter open at 10am so we were there early to skipped the Q. Using our MyKad, the cable car ticket price is RM15 instead of RM30. Reasonable!

Cable Car Operating Hour:

Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm

Wednesday: 12pm-6pm

Friday-Sunday & Public Holiday: 9.30am-7pm

Cable Car Station at Oriental Village address:

Cable Car Station, Oriental Village, Pantai Kok, Langkawi

Contact number: +604 959 4225

**The Cable Car operation is subject to weather and wind speed condition.**

The cable car from Langkawi Oriental Village bring us to the Skybridge.  From the Skybridge you get to view the magnificent view of the oceon, islands and awesome nature scenery.

Naomi did more than 100 steps!  She is so adventurous, she must have got her adventurous gene from her mummy. Heehee.

Have a stroll at the Skybridge.  Really great to be up there!  Naomi enjoys her walk on the Skybridge and saying “hi” to people that passing by. Mmmm…friendly Malaysian, eh…

On the way back to the base, Naomi needs milk so I breastfed her in the cable car! …mother nature..

After the tour around in the sky at the Skybridge, we drove out for lunch at May Hiang Seafood Restaurant which is located in Pantai Tengah.  They are famous for their BBQ Boneless Chicken Wing.  Well, after trying it…it is not that special and RM8 for a piece is definately not worth it.

Then we proceed our journey to Langkawi Bird Paradise Wildlife Park.  Naomi enjoy so much feeding the animal and touching it.  Well, not all animal we allow her to feed.  Coz wild animal bites! Need to be careful.

Bird Paradise Wildlife Park address:

Lot 1485, Jalan Ayer Hangat, Kampung Belanga Pecah, Langkawi

Contact number: +604 966 5855

Dinner at Tapaz (Spanish restaurant) located at the beautiful and scenic Telaga Habour Park.

Tapaz Restaurant address:

A1 & A2 Perdana Quay, Telaga Harbour Park, Langkawi

Contact number: +6012 329 4094

**Tapaz Restaurant only accept CASH payment, NO Credit Card payment**

After a long day out and exploring around Langkawi island, then we went back to the resort to fresh up and rest.

At the chalet, the only Naomi’s toy is the telephone and water bottle.

Stephanie’s Note:

It is best to call the cable car ticket counter before you go, to ensure it is operating.

The Bird Paradise Wildlife Park brochure stated clearly on their brochure that we can visit the park rain or shine but the real stuff is, when it rain you do need umbrella when exploring the place.  When it rain, you do get wet!

Tapaz Restaurant only accept cash payment, if we have not read the menu carefully, we will not know about it. The waiter never care to explain.  And I think it is ridiculous that they only accept cash because most travellers will travel with credit card or debit card.