Merry Xmas everyone!

KK was good, although I have to say, the weather there is much hotter than Kuching. Am totally envious over the dazzling array of shops and boutiques available there. Basically, if you can't go to KL, do go to KK (for shopping purposes). I got an MNG handbag for a bargain price, and also lots of Body shop goodies! And haggled with my two friends over pearl bracelets and crystal bracelets at the FIlipino market. And also looked in awe at half naked men strutting their stuff at Pulau Manukan.

We received a small package from the hotel management on Christmas Eve, which consisted of gingerbread, walnuts, Brazillian nuts etc. Was a nice surprise. We also made friends with a 5 year old Vietnamese girl called Len at the swimming pool. And pigged out on seafood at the Ocean Village (next to Promenade Hotel).

Anyway, save for some cuts on my leg (brushed my leg against a coral while snorkelling), major tummyache yesterday evening and a bout of sniffles this morning, it was a lovely holiday. Managed to hit most of the shopping centres (Warisan Square, Wisma Merdeka, Centerpoint and Parkson). One of my friends is getting married soon, so this was more of a "hen's trip" than anything else. This is our first trip together in a group, and its unlikely that we can all go away for a break once she's married, so I really treasure our time together. :)

Here are some pictures from the trip:

This is Jessleton Point, where you can buy tickets to Pulau Manukan. A return trip costs RM17 per adult. You also need to pay RM6 terminal fees as well as RM20 to rent snorkelling gear. Upon arrival at Pulau Manukan, an entrance fee of RM3 is payable.

View from the jetty upon arrival at Pulau Manukan.

Gingerbread house @ Le Meridian, KK. I was tempted to do a Gretel and take a bite, but didn't. :P

My favourite dish- sea snails. They taste like escargot.

A Santarina gave us this on Christmas Eve...

Trying to be artistic on the last day of our trip. :)

Happy Holidays everyone!