Courtesy of Allan and his lovely 35 year old boat, Lady K, we had a splendid day yesterday, chugging around some of the 99 islands in the Langkawi archipelago. Allan is renowned for his excellent hospitality so it was necessary to have a ‘welcome on board’ drink at……..10.50 am, 10 minutes earlier than his normal ‘elevenses’!
The day was a little overcast but this didn’t deter certain members of the crew,
determined to get a tan.
As I have said before, Langkawi is a beautiful place, only spoilt by humans. So, a boat trip to some of the outlying islands is a wonderful way of seeing this area in its unadulterated state.
although the view was not always appreciated by a certain crew member still suffering a little from jet lag.
Navigating in this area is thirsty work so acting captain Brian can be forgiven for helping himself to a little alcoholic stimulus from time to time.
All the sea air finally got to our two lady crew members
so we headed back to the marina
after a wonderful day recalling the words of Kenneth Grahame in The Wind in the Willows: ” Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats”.
Poor nephew Andy was not able to join us on this epic voyage as he had work to do. So we agreed to meet him in the evening at the apartment of a friend of his for ‘sundowners’ and nibbles.
A fine way to end a spectacular (and fairly alcoholic) day.
Andy will be busy again today as the 10th biggest ‘super yacht’ in the world is arriving and he has to do the port clearance and help with the immigration for the 50 (yes, fifty) crew members.
There are no passengers on board this 460 ft long floating gin palace, not even the owner – a Russian oligarch of course. It’s obscene!
As 2016 draws to a close, may I take this opportunity to wish everyone who has taken the time to read any of my ramblings a very, very happy, peaceful and healthy 2017.
Until next year,
Richard/Phileas
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