Blog # 17 - Langkawi, Malaysia
In the past we've stayed several times at Langkawi's resorts in between our work schedules. This time, we decided to actually explore the island
Gorgeous day - clean environment and friendly locals
Shopping center has Moslem architectural design influence
Temperature and humidity starting to climb Pretty jungle and ocean vistas
Plenty of wildlife in the bush
Coconuts are everywhere on the island
At least it's clean...
Observation tower and restaurant We had an opportunity to visit a local museum that emphasized Malay history and culture
Locals used a caged male song bird and a unique trap to attract other birds
Typical percussion and wind instruments
Malaysian wedding outfit on left
Historical outfit on right
Chinese wedding clothes on left, Moslem wedding outfits on right
Part of the Moslem wedding celebration
Kadazan wedding clothes on left, Banese on right
Carpet-making demonstration
We went to an old rubber plantation
The first step in getting rubber is to cut the tree with a sharp blade
Rubber liquid slowly begins to drip out of the cut and into a pail
It's a slow process. Notice the small drop of rubber dripping in the pail
Humidity continue to rise - 90% and very sweaty
We heard a rustle in a nearby tree. It is always a pleasant surprise to see animals in the wild
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