After our buffet breakfast, we proceed to the pier for the island hopping + eagle feeding tour. As we stayed at the Awana Porto Malai, the pier is actually within the hotel’s compound. SO it is really convenient.

We had some time on the pier before the boat leaves, so I took the opportunity to snap the photos of the kids, since all of them are still fresh and energetic.

But this silly me I had forgotten to changed the ISO setting on my camera. They were still set at ISO1600. I had used the setting while I was taking the photos at the dark aquarium the previous day where we were not allowed to use flash.
So a bulk of my photos turned out grainy. $^%$%#%* I have only myself to blame for not checking the settings first thing in the morning. I have always reminded myself to my camera to the right settings before taking any photos..but but but….

The boys enjoying the speed boat ride
I only remembered my settings halfway during the island hopping tour. *slap myself*
The first stop was to Pulau Dayang Bunting. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the island’s inhabitants – monkeys, and the swamp creatures..crabs and those leggy fishes.

We took a short hike to the freshwater lake over a hill at the island.
Platforms have been built at the lake to enable easy access for tourist either to swim, shop, take photographs, hang around or some free fish spa. There were huge catfishes at one of the segments and lots of people took the opportunity for a fish spa treatment!

Bryan thought that it was a big swimming pool and kept insisting on a swim, especially when he saw some children playing at one section. He wasn’t very happy when I told him that he couldn’t. Though I had brought his swimming trunk, I did not bring along his float nor a towel..so no swimming.

Sharing a box of Milo given by my sis
Just like the day before, Bryan made a lot of fuss when it comes to hiking. (Note: I gotta take him for more nature trips….)
The next stop was the highlight of the tour…eagle feeding.


Photo Credits
This is first time that all of us have seen so many eagles , up so close and in action. Even Dylan enjoyed this event, though I doubt he understand how majestic eagles are. I know my parents enjoyed this event very much.
The last stop of the tour was Pulau Beras Basah. The guide dropped us there for 1 hour. It is a lovely beach for snorkeling/ swimming. But since we are not equipped for swimming…I personally feel that 1 hr was too long.
Matthew had dozed off and so my sis and mom chose to stay on the boat with him. There are lots of fishes at the pier so we hang around there to look at the fishes. I gave some snacks to the boys there. My dad kept asking him for some biscuits to feed the fish, and I said, “No No No.” I knew that once we start feeding the fishes, the boys will not stop.
However, when Dylan dropped his biscuit on the floor, dad took the opportunity to throw that piece into the sea. The fishes got into a feeding frenzy and the boys, seeing how exciting it is, starts throwing all their food into the sea. They didn’t want to eat anymore. All they want is more food from me TO FEED THE FISHES. *Argghh* I nagged and nagged my dad on this, but he only laughed it off.
Since the boys didn’t want to eat anymore, we walked to the beach and let the boys played there.


There is a swing at the beach, and the men (hubb, BIL and dad) and Bryan had some fun swinging around
We went back to the hotel after this. The boys were tired by now and my dad suggested to let them nap before lunch. It was already close to 1pm but all of us were still full from our breakfast. So I gave the boys their shower, then they had some milk + bread, then off to sleep.
The kids are no longer hungry but hubb and I were. So we had to “tahan” with some crackers and 3in1 coffee and teh tarik in the room while waiting for the boys to wake up. My sis then proceed to take my parents for lunch & round island sight seeing. We will meet up later for dinner.
When they woke up at about 4pm…we quickly hurried them out of the hotel to a nearby restaurant for lunch LOL. Ordered fried rice, char hor fun, fresh coconut and beer (for hubb since beer cost the same as soft drinks at Langkawi). The boys were not really hungry, so we had to tempt them to eat with the promise that there is the swimming pool after that.
Photo credits
Bryan had a blast at the pool. He went down the slide countless times. Dylan was a bit more cautious and was a little scared..especially when he swallowed some water…and to gasp for air.. This can’t be avoided when you are at the pool. We spent an hour plus at the pool, and had a tough time getting both boys out and away from the pool.
After a quick shower, we left for Kuah to meet up with my parents and sis. We had the most delicious Thai food for dinner and then went back to pack up. We would be leaving early next morning.
It had been a very enjoyable trip, and I would love to come back again…
P/s: We found out later that we should have chartered a private boat since there is so many of us. It would have been cheaper and we would have more flexibility on the time and the places to go. Sigh…next time then.