UK Trip December 2015 - Part 10 - Exploring St Andrews, Scotland and Ice Cream!

Continuation from:

UK Trip December 2015 - Part 09 - Albany Hotel, St Andrews, Scotland 

Next morning we started early to explore the small town of St Andrews. Typical British weather, dark and gloomy. Even the townspeople tend to stay indoors.

The gang with warm clothing on.

The city of St Andrews is not that big at all. Here is the map of the town. I guess you can cover the whole 'city' withing half a day of just walking.

Off we went.

Some ruin castle near the sea.

Was told that in summer, stage shows are held here.

The beach looks rocky. Unlike our sandy beaches in Malaysia.

I bet in summer this place would look just beautiful.

A typical street in the city.

The tea shop where Kate met Prince Williams.

The opera.

Every city review we visited, The Jannettas Gelateria was mentioned as the 'must-visit' place in St Andrews. Despite it being a cold December, we were in the mood for ice cream.

There are tons of flavours. We got the proprietor to choose the most sort after. We were not disappointed. A cup of hot chocolate can never go wrong too.

This was after we went through the town.

No rush, so we enjoyed sitting in the nice comfy ice cream parlour.

A family photo.

A typical creation - a sundae.

To be continued.

The 2015 Company trip to Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi, Kedah - Beach, sea, sand and food galore

This year, we decided to go, as a company, to Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi, Kedah. This destination has been our first official company trip back in 2011. Luckily there happened to be a long 3-day weekend during the Merdeka period for the whole company to make the trip without the need to break the event into two sessions. For risk management purposes, the company was split into two flights, an hour difference.

We flew by MAS and for some of us, we decided to start the journey at KL Sentral via the ERL. This also gives us the opportunity to check in our luggage and get our boarding pass at the station itself. On the outward bound part, I had one bag in the cargo (with another bag in that bag) hold. This is anticipate the stuff I could buy in Langkawi.

It is 7:23 am in the morning and the train should be by the platform in 5 minutes time.

After an uneventful flight, the resort arranged a van to pick up the first batch.

Since this holiday is going to be a food heaven, I weigh myself prior to going 'food-crazy'.

My room and bed.

The resort is very quiet and extreme low density. Hence why we like it. Here is a picture I tool of the family pool from the pool cafe area.

Lovely weather. Can't wait to hit the beach after lunch.

On the beach with a pair of sunglasses.

Miles of empty beach.

Sunset....just beautiful.

Low tide and you can walk on a sand bank.

Company dinner.

After 3 days and 2 nights, it was time to go home. On the second day, I went to Kuah town for chocolate shopping. The stuff I bought required two bags to be put inside the cargo bay for the trip back.

Enjoyed the experience of the resort.

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Beach dinner - Part 9

  (Continuation. Please refer to the end of the report for links to the previous parts).

That Saturday night we had a private feast at Emerald Bay. We got the whole beach to ourselves and a buffet spread.


The gang getting comfortable before we started to hit the buffet table.


This event is also sweet for the staff because it is also our 10th year anniversary.

It was also nice of the resort to get us a special cake to celebrate the occasion.

The gang surrounding the cake for a song.

Time to blow the cake.

We then got a singer and a guitar player to serenade us with music and song.

By this time we were full of food.

A group photo.

Crazy pose.

To be continued.

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - The journey by bus - Part 1

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - The boat ride and lunch - Part 2

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - The hilltop villas - Part 3 

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Gym and other common areas - Part 4

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Sunset cruise - Part 5

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Dinner at the famous Uncle Lim Chinese Restaurant - Part 6

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Jungle adventure walk - Part 7 

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Scenes from the resort - Part 8

 

 

 

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Sunset cruise - Part 5

(Continuation. Please refer to the end of the report for links to the previous parts).

That evening, I went for the sunset cruise on a special boat with a few of my colleagues. The boat was designed junk-style but powered with engine. An all wooden construction. The guests waited at the jetty for the cruise to start.

My colleagues trying out the 'Titanic' pose (sort of).

When we got on board, we quickly stationed ourselves at the bow of the boat. A group selfie....

We passed the Chinese restaurant.

Another restaurant, fine dining.

The setting sun, the reason behind this cruise. Lovely weather and we are able to enjoy it immensely.

Just beautiful. I can retire here.

The protective cove where it is safe to swim. The resort has ringed this cove with nets to protect swimmers from motor boats as aggressive fish (aka sharks).

Tomorrow night, this whole beach will be ours to enjoy for a night of food and drinks.

Our host giving his explanation about the island.

The sun about to set.

A selfie with the setting sun.

Some of the crew which served us excellently.

To be continued.

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - The journey by bus - Part 1

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - The boat ride and lunch - Part 2

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - The hilltop villas - Part 3 

The 2014 Annual Company Trip - Destination: YTL Pangkor Laut Resort - Gym and other common areas - Part 4