Tanjung Sembar

After my regular coffee I have to hire a bike as I need to do some official business in Kuah. I hold offa little as its really hot today and by the time I'd get to Kuah I'd be a fried chicken. I set off just after 1pm and put the address in Google maps and as I get closer to the place Google maps has me driving around in circles. I go into a local shop and as always they ate willing to help and thank goodness they are as Google is totally incorrect and the place I need to be is 1.8km away from me. I jump back on my motorbike and eventually arrive at the Solicitors. I just need a document witnessing and it sets me back £80 I never carry that amount of cash and when I try and pay for it with card they only accept cash so off to the bank it is. Its only a 3 minute walk so rather than mess round with the bike I take a stroll. The heavens open and I decide to take a drink and wait for the rain to pass. I ask a lady sitting at a table if its ok to join her and when we get chatting she on the film set for Survivors Documents collected and paid for I jump back on my bike and within seconds it's pouring again. I am drenched so seek shelter underneath a little shelter. The rain persists so I grab another drink in a little cafe. Eventually the rain stops and I explore the local landmarks. As you arrive in Kuah ferry port this 39ft Eagle is one of the first things you see. The eagle was constructed to serve as a symbol for the island. According to local legends, the name of the island came from two Malay words – helang (Eagle) and kawi (reddish-brown), hence the name lang-kawi.A little further along the front is the Maha tower it was commissioned by the old prime minister and now he is the electorat here had it built although its still not open for visitors. I decide I should head back as once again the sky is full of dark clouds and after the 30 minute ride the heavens open again minutes later. I relax in my hammock before joining my neighbour Dean for a bite to eat and a few free cocktails at the yellow cafe because its ladies night. I retire early as I'm saving myself for the game tomorrow.Read more