Langkawi, Malaysia

And Lo! A two hour flight from Bangkok and we are in Kuala Lumpur. One hour's flying later and we are on a tropical island north and west of KL and about a one hour speed boat ride from the Thailand border. The island of Langkawi (which I understand to mean something about eagles); at the Franjipani resort. Interesting as we transited through KL, it was clear that we were in a different country to those we'd travelled in this region previously. For one it was the headscarf dress worn by all the women, for the other it was a total absence of alcohol in the KL's oldest International airport. Well, not quite: we did find six cans of Tiger hidden away in the domestic departure lounge (we will find a way!)  - bought them all for 16 quid!!!!. A quick pick up at the airport found us at the resort beach bar, gin and tonic in hand, watching the sun set in a variety of orange and red hues over placid pale blue waters. First impressions: the people are very friendly here, helpful and smiling but not quite in the I-want-your-money way the Bangkok Thais can be. The resort in clean, air conditioned, eco-conscious, with numerous swimming pools, a restaurant and bar overlooking an extremely calm ocean. First day consisted of just sitting or walking by the beach, so I have absolutely nothing else to tell you. Au revoir.