Since waking up Samui has been experiencing rain this morning with a current temp at 7am of 25.7C
Yesterday saw a nice and sunny day all day long. Max temp reached the lower thirties Celslius
Camille
Monday, October 4, 2010
The Famous Sky-Bridge of Mount Machinchang, Langkawi Island.
The Sky-Bridge (a.k.a Hanging Bridge) (N6 23.164 E99 39.736) of Langkawi Island is 'hanged' on Mount Machinchang and it's about 700 meters above sea level.
"Langkawi sky-bridge is suspended at 700 metres above sea level. This unique curved pedestrian bridge spans 125 metres across a spectacular chasm. The view from the bridge is simply breathtaking. You'd be able to view the Andaman Sea and Thailand’s Tarutao Island as well.
The 1.8m-wide bridge had two 3.6m-wide triangular platforms that provided a spectacular viewing-cum-resting area for visitors.
Unlike straight bridges where you can see from the starting point, the bridge has been curved to provide different perspectives over the land and sea. Convenient triangular platforms located along the curved bridge provide rest areas so you can sit and appreciate both the beauty of nature and an incredible feat of engineering. Langkawi sky-bridge is safe." Source from Langkawi Sky-Bridge.
There's a trail at the left of the Langkawi Cable Car (once you get out from the gondola). It was about 50 meters descending from the Cable Car Station with proper stairs where anyone can be access to the Bridge easily.
Once we reached the bridge, I quickly took this photo (below) before step on the staircase...
You will be step on start point of the Bridge which was a 3.6 meters wide triangular platform. The view was Nice!
Then we crossed the bridge...
The bridge is Safe but we felt the little shaking on it, so I did my 'Twist' on it and stop until someone 'Scream'! Haha!
The Hanging Bridge is just single support from the Middle and hang by these steel bar...
I was Totally attracted by the Magnificent view at the other end of the Bridge! Wow! It was Fantastic! The Thailand Tarutao Island was clearly appear in front of us! The distance is merely about 13km from the point we stand to the island. The photos below are the Beautiful Scenery from the Bridge.
The Langkawi Sky-Bridge also won the 'Top 5 World's Scariest Bridges' from TripAdvisor.
Crazy Curves: Langkawi Sky Bridge, Kedah, Malaysia
"This incredibly unique curved pedestrian cable bridge off of Pulau Langkawi island's Gunung Mat Chinchang peak stretches about 400 feet and stunningly sits more than 2,200 feet above sea level. With breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea and nearby islands, this engineering marvel is an acrophobe's nightmare." Read more.
We were hanging around the bridge from about an hour until we realized that we haven't take our lunch! That time was about 3pm...So due to filling stomach time, we had to say Bye-bye to the Bridge and the Mountains...
The trail back to the cable car station was steep...or maybe we were hungry?! :)
After came out from the cable car station, we thought we can find some foods around the Oriental Village, but after walking around...we decided to drive to Cenang Beach for our lunch!
Some shots about the Oriental Village of Langkawi Island.
Related post :
* My Trip to Langkawi Island on September 2010
* Grand Continental Hotel at Kuah, Langkawi Island
* Underwater World of Langkawi Island
* Sunset Of Cenang Beach (Pantai), Langkawi Island
* The Lighthouse Restaurant at Tengah Beach (Pantai), Langkawi Island
* The Langkawi Cable Car at Langkawi Island.
* Restoran Nasi Kandar Tomato at Cenang Beach, Langkawi Island
* The Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* The Eagles Feeding at Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* The Fish Farm at Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* The Bat Cave at Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* Wonderland Seafood Store at Kuah Town, Langkawi Island
* Hole In The Wall Floating Restaurant at Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Island
"Langkawi sky-bridge is suspended at 700 metres above sea level. This unique curved pedestrian bridge spans 125 metres across a spectacular chasm. The view from the bridge is simply breathtaking. You'd be able to view the Andaman Sea and Thailand’s Tarutao Island as well.
The 1.8m-wide bridge had two 3.6m-wide triangular platforms that provided a spectacular viewing-cum-resting area for visitors.
Unlike straight bridges where you can see from the starting point, the bridge has been curved to provide different perspectives over the land and sea. Convenient triangular platforms located along the curved bridge provide rest areas so you can sit and appreciate both the beauty of nature and an incredible feat of engineering. Langkawi sky-bridge is safe." Source from Langkawi Sky-Bridge.
This photo took from the Langkawi Cable Car Middle Station, background is the Thailand Tarutao Island.
There's a trail at the left of the Langkawi Cable Car (once you get out from the gondola). It was about 50 meters descending from the Cable Car Station with proper stairs where anyone can be access to the Bridge easily.
The trail to the Sky-Bridge
Once we reached the bridge, I quickly took this photo (below) before step on the staircase...
The structure below the Sky-Bridge of Langkawi Island
You will be step on start point of the Bridge which was a 3.6 meters wide triangular platform. The view was Nice!
The Sky-Bridge
Then we crossed the bridge...
The Double Railings design for Safety purpose,
and the Single Support at the right of the pedestrian.
The bridge is Safe but we felt the little shaking on it, so I did my 'Twist' on it and stop until someone 'Scream'! Haha!
The Hanging Bridge is just single support from the Middle and hang by these steel bar...
The Hanging part of the Sky-Bridge
I was Totally attracted by the Magnificent view at the other end of the Bridge! Wow! It was Fantastic! The Thailand Tarutao Island was clearly appear in front of us! The distance is merely about 13km from the point we stand to the island. The photos below are the Beautiful Scenery from the Bridge.
Tarutao Island (Thailand) across the sea
The Andaman Sea
Another view of the Mount Machinchang of Langkawi Island
The Langkawi Sky-Bridge also won the 'Top 5 World's Scariest Bridges' from TripAdvisor.
Crazy Curves: Langkawi Sky Bridge, Kedah, Malaysia
"This incredibly unique curved pedestrian cable bridge off of Pulau Langkawi island's Gunung Mat Chinchang peak stretches about 400 feet and stunningly sits more than 2,200 feet above sea level. With breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea and nearby islands, this engineering marvel is an acrophobe's nightmare." Read more.
The Langkawi Cable Car view from the Sky-Bridge
We were hanging around the bridge from about an hour until we realized that we haven't take our lunch! That time was about 3pm...So due to filling stomach time, we had to say Bye-bye to the Bridge and the Mountains...
Bye! Sky-Bridge of Langkawi
After came out from the cable car station, we thought we can find some foods around the Oriental Village, but after walking around...we decided to drive to Cenang Beach for our lunch!
Some shots about the Oriental Village of Langkawi Island.
Oriental Village
Related post :
* My Trip to Langkawi Island on September 2010
* Grand Continental Hotel at Kuah, Langkawi Island
* Underwater World of Langkawi Island
* Sunset Of Cenang Beach (Pantai), Langkawi Island
* The Lighthouse Restaurant at Tengah Beach (Pantai), Langkawi Island
* The Langkawi Cable Car at Langkawi Island.
* Restoran Nasi Kandar Tomato at Cenang Beach, Langkawi Island
* The Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* The Eagles Feeding at Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* The Fish Farm at Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* The Bat Cave at Kilim Geoforest Park of Langkawi Island
* Wonderland Seafood Store at Kuah Town, Langkawi Island
* Hole In The Wall Floating Restaurant at Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Island
The Location map of The Sky-Bridge of Langkawi Island
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 4th October, 2010
Today's weather;
Samui is once more covered under a cloud layer upon waking up. Current temp at 7am is 27C
Yesterday saw a dry day until late afternoon when the first drops fell down. A few more showers followed. Max temp reached 33.2C
Camille
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Welcome to October 2010
Welcome to October 2010
October is the month preceding the rainy season or monsoon but in general October still has very favorable weather, like in 2009 and 2008.
On the other hand, sometimes the rainy season can set in early and 2007 and 2005 were prime examples of that.
In a day or to, the weather conditions on Samui brighten up again and hopefully we'll have a nice and sunny October.
Camille
Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 3rd October, 2010
Today's weather;
A cloudy sky rules over Samui and sun is insight yet!The current temp at 7am is 25.5C
Yesterday saw regular amounts of rainfall and drizzle all day long pretty much with a max temp of 30.8C
Camille
IBIS 5 km Fun Run on Koh Samui
IBIS 5 km Fun Run on Koh Samui
This morning at 7am I was running a 5 km run as part of the Samui Trophy which was held afterwards.
It was fun and especially the fact that you were running on the road between Bophud/Fisherman's Village (great feeling running in the old part of the Village) and Bang Rak, a road I travel almost daily.
Yesterday afternoon I signed up at the the Ibis hotel and there were a few merchants selling running and biking gear.
The bikes of the Adventure run participants. In a team you somehow need to overcome a 500 meter swim, a 10 km run, a 30 km bicycle ride and a 5 km kayak! They figure you can do this within 3.30 hrs! Ouch!
Allrighty, my second participants medal within two weeks! After the quarter marathon about two weeks ago now a new one! They're racking up rather quickly.The next run being talked about is a Four Seasons run in November and January! Hope I'll be here and can participate.
Camille
Friday, October 1, 2010
Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 2nd October, 2010
Today's weather;
Samui woke up under a very cloudy sky that's slowly breaking up, last night there was another heavy shower. Current temp at 7am is 25.4C
This morning at 7am I was actually running the 5km Fun Run as part of the Ibis Adventure challenge or Koh Samui trophy.
Yesterday saw a rainy morning once more followed by a sunny afternoon. Max temp reached 31.6C
Camille
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