From Penang we sailed to Langkawi (via two overnight anchorages) which was the end of the Sail Malaysia rally. We attended farewell dinners and island tours and were generally spoilt by the rally. We stayed at Reebak marina which is a very nice marina and resort but also very hot so we have finally succumbed to an air conditioner after all this time!! It's certainly makes the boat more liveable although it draws some 5 litres of water out of the air into a bucket everyday. That goes to show what 90% humidity really means!!

We then left the marina for a week before Christmas as we were waiting on the parts from Perth. We explored the stunning islands around Langkawi where we anchored in between spectacular limestone cliffs that literally jut out of the sea and are wonderfully lush. We will look forward to seeing more of the Langkawi cruising ground once we return here in early March. We then decided to return back to Reebak and spent a lovely Christmas lunch at the marina resort with friends from the rally.

Parts have arrived and are fitted so we are good to go to Thailand on Boxing Day . . . Yippee!!!