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Monday, September 7, 2015

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.


Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Disneyworld 2014: Animal Kingdom, Africa, Lion King Stage Show - Part 12

Please refer to the previous entries.

After the safari ride we decided to go for a Lion King stage show. While waiting we walked around to see the sight and sound.


The scenery is just spectacular. All designed and made by man based on a dream.


The buildings look so rustic.


Time to head to the show to get a good seat.


The stage is surrounded by the seating arrangement.


The show was spectacular.



To be continued.

Previous postings:


Disneyworld 2014: The first leg - Part 01

Disneyworld 2014: The second leg - Part 02

Disneyworld 2014: The third and final leg of a very long inbound journey - Part 03

Disneyworld 2014: Checking into Disney's Port Orleans Resort, Riverside - Part 04

Disneyworld 2014: Hunting for our first dinner at Disneyworld - Part 05

Disneyworld 2014: Shopping at Orlando's Premium Outlet - Part 06

Disneyworld 2014: Shopping and jet lag don't mix; the aftermath - Part 07

Disneyworld 2014: First day at a Disney park. First stop, Animal Kingdom - Part 08

Disneyworld 2014: Animal Kingdom, Dinoland - Part 09

Disneyworld 2014: Animal Kingdom, Asia - Part 10

Disneyworld 2014: Animal Kingdom, Africa, Safari Ride - Part 11

 




Monday, January 26, 2015

Disneyworld 2014: Hunting for our first dinner at Disneyworld - Part 05

(See previous posting)

After resting for a few hours, it was getting dark. Time for dinner. We decided to go to Downtown Disney to check it out.

While walking down to the lobby to catch a complimentary bus, we saw a river boat about ready to leave for Downtown Disney. We immediately took a ride on it.

Unfortunately, it was a chilly night and the next 20 minutes we were shivering as we got hit from the wind as the boat is an open air vehicle.

When we saw the lights we knew we have arrived at Disney.

In Florida, Downtown Disney is so much bigger than the one you find in California. Spread along a huge lake, it takes some leg work and time to cover everything. For today, we decided to just search for a place to eat.

Here you can also find a big Lego store that we will definitely will be visiting. All around the store, giant Lego structures, animals and vehicles can be seen. There is also a lake monster partially immersed in the lake.

We finally found the AMC theater that also has a restaurant. Serving American style food, it is a good place as any for a meal.

In fact, last year when we visited Disneyland in Anaheim, the first meal we got was also at an AMC theater.

Like all American meals, the portions were enormous. While waiting, we read some of the promotional brochures about the theater. It seems that you can even order the food and have it sent to you while you watch a movie!

After the meal, we walked around exploring Downtown Disney. Despite the long journey that we just went through, we yet to feel the effect of the jet-lag.

The weather was chilly but bearable. With some winter clothing that we brought with us from home, it was more than sufficient to keep us warm. At one time we just set down to watch people go by and observe the multitude of lights emanating everywhere.

Although when we went was not a peak period, there were sure a lot of people having fun. I guess Downtown Disney is one place where you can still have the Disney magic without actually paying for a ticket in one of the theme parks.


By 11 pm we suddenly got very tired. So we headed towards the bus depot to catch a bus to our resort. In Disneyworld, all the public transport (apart from taxis) are complimentary for the convenient of guests.

We did not need to wait for long. Within 3 minutes a bus to our resort arrived and we all boarded it to go home. My son was trilled with what he has experienced in last 48 hours.

We arrived on a Saturday. In reviews, despite the non-peak period, the weekends are still packed. To ensure we don't waste a day's pass at a theme park, we have decided to make Sunday a shopping day.

On arrival to the resort, we went to the lobby to book a special taxi that is able to carry five people to go to the biggest factory outlet here in Orlando.
Just past midnight we decided to call it a night.

I realised our room has the Princess and the frog theme. Happy to be able to get to Disneyworld without any untoward incident.

Tomorrow the real adventure begins!!



To be continued.

Previous postings:


Disneyworld 2014: The first leg - Part 01

Disneyworld 2014: The second leg - Part 02

Disneyworld 2014: The third and final leg of a very long inbound journey - Part 03

Disneyworld 2014: Checking into Disney's Port Orleans Resort, Riverside - Part 04

 






Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Disneyworld 2014: Checking into Disney's Port Orleans Resort, Riverside - Part 04

(See previous posting)


We arrived at our hotel, Disney's Port Orleans Resort, Riverside at 4:15 pm local time. After getting the bags off the bus, we proceeded to the main lobby of the hotel to check in.

By this time, the 31 hour trip has taken its toll and I found my son slumped on a couch fast asleep without a care in the world.

The lobby was big and instead of us queuing up to be served, the lobby staff of the resort goes to you to do the necessary processing. After taking down our particulars and getting an imprint of our credit card (to be in the happiest place on Earth is not free!), we were allocated a room as well as a few interesting gadgets that I will explain later.

After doing the necessary and noting the kids were out cold, we decided to speak to one of the cast members (in Disney parks around the world, staff are considered cast members of the greatest stage show on Earth) about what to do while in the resort.

There are actually tons of stuff to do. Instead of referring to pamphlets and maps, we were asked to download a special application on our smartphones that will be able to do a lot of things, apart from just giving information. The best thing is that the whole Disneyworld has been wifi-ed and it is free!




Despite the hi-tech nature of Disneyworld, the traditional maps and pamphlets remains available in abundance. After getting a good briefing, we got a few maps and schedule of shows throughout Disneyworld before proceeding to wake up the kids and go to our designated room.


The resort is made out of clusters of two floor buildings with 30+ rooms in each building. Our room was 1650 located in the 16th block.

We got ourselves a family room that consist of two king-size beds and a single day bed that should fit the five of us comfortably. Unfortunately it was on the first floor and there's no elevators to help lift the bags up.

With the last bit of strength we hauled the bags up before heading to our room.

We were very happy when we got to the room. It was exactly as advertised and more. The two younger kids dove immediately on one of the bigger beds leaving the final heaving of the bags to the adults.

Customary in every visit to a hotel room, a series of photographs will be taken to remember the first day. Very cozy with loads of wood and warm lighting. The furniture is designed such that it looks as if it was made from transport crate and boxes that you expect from a 'port'.

Note the high back bench under the TV that doubles up as a single folded-up bed (more picture on this later).


The box near the window is actually an air-conditioning unit. This part of Florida is not considered to face a cold front and it seems people genuinely wanted their rooms to be cooler!!



There is no covered cupboard to hang our cloths. Instead, the hangers are set right next to the wash basins. Despite the tight fit, there are two sinks. The bathtub and WC are in another separate area.

This whole area is separated by a curtain.

Other items you can find in the room are hairdryers, iron and ironing-board.





We decided to rest a few hours before heading out to search for dinner.



To be continued.

Previous postings:

Disneyworld 2014: The first leg - Part 01

Disneyworld 2014: The second leg - Part 02

Disneyworld 2014: The third and final leg of a very long inbound journey - Part 03




Monday, January 5, 2015

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

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

One of the activities in the resort is the jungle adventure or nature walk. Lead by an experienced tracker.

The dark spots seen in the tree are fruit bats. Big and scary looking. 


Our tracker giving a briefing to the participants.


Showing the types of fruit trees available on the resort.


Hornbills.


A gang of hornbills.



A monitor lizard.


The start of the jungle tracking.


There weren't any signals so, this is the GPS location.


Single file.


Not a bad track. Everything is nice and cleared by the resort rangers.


Good thing it was cloudy. Even then we were already sweating buckets.


After a couple of hours, we arrived at Emerald Bay. Time for the beach!!


The gang.


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

 


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