Penang to Langkawi

Leaving Penang we had favourable winds and for the first time since leaving Johor Bahru and sailed the majority of the trip under sail alone.. BUT it made our arrival time at the marine reserve of Palau Paya too early! (Murphy sure does hide around every corner)

With some long tacks and reduced sail we watched some amazing electrical storms over Sumatra arriving on day break. The anchorage was exposed to the weather but we tied up to a marine reserve bouy and had some sleep.

Ryan and Maya went ashore in the kayaks and did some snorkelling. They said the water was clear and there were prolific numbers of small tropical fish.

After a lunch of BBQ duck and salad we set off for Langkawi, BUT where did the wind go? The motor is running yet again!

We motored through the spectacular fiords and anchored for the night at Teluk Dayang Bunting

The next morning we went ashore to the National Park to see the "Lake of the pregnant maiden"

It is attibuted to the legend of a lovely elfin princess who married an earthly prince. Her first child died shortly after birth. She was so sad and depressed that she buried the child in the crystal clear waters of the lake. Before she returned to her celestial abode, she blessed the waters so that any childless maiden who bathed in the lake would conceive thereafter

 These monkeys were really switched on. The slightest noise of a plastic bag had them on full alert for food which would excite them to "attack mode"

We are now berthed at the Royal Langkawi yacht club ready to see the sights and enjoy the spirit of Xmas