02 Langkawi Trip - The Five Grandchildren...

“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty..." - Winston Churchill

(The cheeky grandkids at the pool)

Day 02: Monday, 29 May 2023

Route: Kuala Perlis - Langkawi

We had heavy breakfast at the restaurant next door before we checked out of Noor Boutique Hotel. We had ample time to park our car and board the noon ferry. We bought our ferry tickets on-line earlier and avoided the hassle of queuing up at the ticket counters. The ferry ride took about an hour to reach Kuah Ferry. Lunch was at Kenny Roasters before we picked up our rental car and drove to Pantai Chenang.

We arrived at BNM Resort about the same time as Sara and family. The grandkids were overly excited to meet each other!

(The ferry to Langkawi from Kuala Perlis)

(The waiting lounge before boarding)

(An hour long ferry ride)

(Disembarked at Kuah Ferry Terminal)

(A late lunch at Kenny Roasters)

(Checked-in at the resort and met with the rest of the kids)

(Our favorite dishes at a Seafood Restaurant)

(Our lodging for four nights, proximity to the beach and pool)

(Arif and Aira sleeping on the floor)

03 Langkawi Trip - Riding the Sky Cab

"Only madmen and fools are pleased with themselves; no wise man is good enough for his own satisfaction..."

(The view of the middle station and the summit)

Day 03: Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Route: Gunung Machinchang, Langkawi

Today we made a trip to Gunung Machinchang and spent the day visiting the attractions there. The grandkids were overly excited to ride the cable car and walk the Sky Bridge. This was a first time for Hana, Amir and Aira. Alia and Arif were here a few times before.

As the Skycab is one of the major attractions in Langkawi, there was always a large crowd but the queue was fast moving. The gondola ride was from Base Station located at the Oriental Village at the foot of the hill to the peak of Gunung Machinchang, where the Sky Bridge is located. The cable car rides provide a panoramic view of the surrounding forest, the Telaga Tujuh waterfalls, as well as the sea.

There are three stations for the cable car; the Top Station is located at the peak of Gunung Machinchang which is the second-highest peak of Langkawi. Mid-way is a Middle Station where the gondolas make a 45-degree turn to reach the Top Station. The slope between the Base Station and the Middle Station is said to be the one of the steepest in the world at 42°. 

There are two circular viewing platforms at the top but we did not manage to explore because of the crowd and it started to drizzle when we descended and the wind was blowing strong. Some were nervous when riding the cable car in the rain, but it was a memorable exciting experience, especially for the grandkids.

 

(A heavy breakfast of roti canai early in the morning)

(Arriving at the Oriental Village)

(A stroll in the Oriental Village)

(A large crowd at the Sky Cab Base Station)

(An exciting ride on the steepest slope between stations)

(Riding on the crowded Sky Glide to the Sky bridge)

(Walking on the swaying curved pedestrian cabled bridge)

(The kids having fun on the 125 metres Sky bridge)

(Braving the glass panel on the Sky Bridge)

(Surrounding panoramic view from the peak)

(Grandparents having fun too)

(Family photo on the Sky Bridge)

(The kids enjoying themselves)

(Another 15-minutes joy ride downhill)

(Having a sumptuous lunch at Marhaba Restaurant)

04 Langkawi Trip - The largest 3D Interactive Art Museum

"A true artist is not one who is inspired but one who inspires others..." - Salvador Dalí

(Frozen in situ)

Day 04: Wednesday, 31 May 2023

Route: 3D Interactive Art Museum, Langkawi

The largest 3D Interactive Art Museum in Malaysia is located within the vicinity of Oriental Village. It features more than one hundred 3D interactive paintings, artistically painted by a group of talented international artists. There are nine different themed zones and two interactive zones.

The exhibits provide unforgettable experience for the grandkids when they interacted with the characters or became the subject of the artwork on display. A lot of photographs were taken here.

(The little mermaids)

(All in action)

(Land, sky and sea adventures)

(Surfing the big waves)

(Time Travel adventure with Einstein) 

(Funny animals)

(Fooling around with the gorilla, eagle and panda)

(Crossing the river with care)

(Dwarfs in the bottle)

(Huge rabbits and dinosaurs)

(Riding the Gondola in Venice)

(Meeting Dr Tun Mahathir and Dr Hasmah)

(A fascinating colourful laser show)

(The world of the Pharaohs)

(Slippery walkway near the waterfalls)

(A beautiful Cinderella castle)

(The St Basil Cathedral against the Big Ben)

(Glow in the dark)

(Playing with fire and dangerous weapons)

05 Langkawi Trip - The Crocodile Adventureland

 “Adventure isn’t all about rowing oceans or climbing mountains. Adventure in its purest form is simply a way of thinking..."

(A photo session with a juvenile crocodile)

Day 05: Thursday, 1 June 2023

Route: Crocodile Adventureland, Langkawi

The Crocodile Adventureland is a ten-acre farm with beautiful vegetation and lush greenery. The farm gives all visitors a wonderful opportunity to see the fearsome and fascinating crocodiles in their natural habitat. There are many different crocodiles and visitors are able to feed the smaller ones.

The kids really enjoyed the wide variety of activities when they were there.

(A farm with the largest collection of crocodilians)

(Educational centre for children)

(Watching the crocodiles, up and close)

(Opportunity to feed the crocodiles)

(A photo session with a real baby crocodile)

(Pictures and descriptions of the species)

(Individual crocs cages)

(Visiting Jurassic Crocs)

(Another educational centre)

(Feeding time)

(Huge croc and egg)

(A climb up Tree Topia for a nice view)

(Slurping ice-creams on a hot day)

(Taking a break playing soap bubbles)

(A roving dinosaur in the Jurassic Land)

( Prehistoric Sarcosuchus crocs and dinosaurs)

(Amir and grandpa, up and close with a dino)