Kekabu / Kapok tree / White silk cotton tree

Today while picnic by the road side i got the chance to capture some photos of the Kapok tree known as White Silk- Cotton Tree.

The fibre is light,  resistant to water. It is used as filling for pillows, mattress or stuffed toys.

From far the Kapok tree steal your eyes, especially when the fruit is dried,  you can see how the white fibre hang on the branches.

Plaza Mercu Tanda or Landmark Plaza Putrajaya

Plaza Mercu Tanda or Landmark Plaza  is situated in Putrajaya. It is the highest point in Precinct 1, Putrajaya.

Visitors can enjoy Putrajaya panoramic view from there.

A nice and quite place surrounding by a park, flowers, trees  and water fountains.

Opening time 7 am - 8 pm

Admission free.

Location: Persiaran Sultan Sallahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, Presint 1, 62000 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Malaysia.

The National Planetarium Kuala Lumpur

The National Planetarium is situated in Kuala Lumpur.

Location: Jalan Perdana, Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Opening time: 9 am - 4:30 pm

Admission: free

The National Museum Kuala Lumpur

The National Museum is situated in Kuala Lumpur, provides an overview of Malaysian history and culture.

Opening time: 9 am -6 pm

Fees:
Adult: RM 2
Children: free

Some of the photos taken at the National Museum:

Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya

Palm Garden Resort is a 4 stars rated hotel situated in the vicinity of Putrajaya at the IOI Resort City, Putrajaya.

Spacious room, acceptable breakfast, nice location, children play corner, children swimming pool and adults swimming pool.

Location: IOI Resort City, Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 62502

Bayview Hotel Langkawi

Bayview Hotel Langkawi is a 4 stars rated hotel which is situated in Kuah town center.

The rooms are clean and comfortable, good breakfast, easy to shop if you plan to go shopping in the center, a bit far from the beach and requires transportation.

Location: Jalan Pandak Mayah 1 | Pusat Bandar Kuah, Kuah, Langkawi 07000, Malaysia.

Holiday Villa, Subang

Holiday Villa, Subang is a 5 stars rated hotel near Sunway township, it is a nice and clean hotel. Good breakfast.

Children play corner is available, children swimming pool, Jacuzzi and adults swimming pool.

Really a pleasant stay!

Location: 9, Jalan SS 12/1, Bandar Sunway, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 47500

Langkawi Lagoon Resort

Langkawi Lagoon Resort is a 4 stars hotel situated in Padang Matsirat Langkawi.

20 mins drive from Kuah town center. 

The room that we stayed was very big,  the environment is peaceful, has swimming pool and good breakfast.

Location: LOT 78, JALAN KUALA MUDA, PADANG MATSIRAT, Kuala Muda, Langkawi, Malaysia, 07100

Fruit Skewers: Fruit Salad on a Stick.

As a mother, I constantly encourage my children to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits.

To encourage them more, today, they prepared their first Fruit Skewers: Fruit Salad on a Stick.

A very simple and enjoyable activity for children.

Ingredients: 

• watermelon
• kiwi
• strawberry

Asam Pedas at Big Pot - Alor Setar

One of the best Asam Pedas (sour and spicy stewed fish dish) I tried in Alor Setar, Kedah was at the Big Pot`s restaurant.

They have a variety of dishes to choose from.

The food that I tried at Big Pot Alor Setar was: Asam Pedas with rice and Bubur Ayam (chicken rice soup).

Price affordable.

Location:
1270, Jalan Kuala Kedah, 05400 Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

Open: 12–10PM

Kota Kayang Museum, Perlis

While driving in Perlis, I found the Kota Kayang Museum which is located in Al-Marhum Kayang, Kuala Perlis, 02000 Perlis. A great Museum, where you can see the Perlis history preserved. I was fascinated of the place and spent almost 2 hours there.

The museum has 5 galleries to visit and the location is situated in a beautiful setting of nature and hill.

The  five galleries are:
- History Gallery
- Archaeological Gallery
- Weapon Gallery
- Royal Gallery
- Cultural Gallery

Entrance fee: FREE

Some of the images taken at  Kota Kayang Museum, Perlis.

Tasik Melati Recreational Park (Melati Lake), Perlis

Tasik Melati Recreational Park (Melati Lake) is located in Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia. 
It is a recreational man-made lake/park.
I felt very relaxed and enjoyed the good walks surrounding the lake.
The park features a Chinese style architectural.

Admission is free.  

Masjid Al Hussain, Kuala Perlis

A must visit place for a Muslim while in Kuala Perlis is the Masjid Al Hussain. It is built next to the Kuala Perlis Jetty. The mosque's structure extends over the sea (Straits of Malacca). A great place to take some pictures, enjoy the sea view and to offer prayers in the Masjid. Being there, you can even treat yourself to some sea food cooked at the nearby food stalls.

Ladang Madu Kelulut Ori (The Honey Farm) Alor Setar, Kedah

Because of the school holidays are coming to an end, I decided to bring my girls to visit the "Ladang Madu Kelulut Ori (The Honey Farm)" in Alor Setar, Kedah

It is a nice mini farm, with hive of honeys, birds, chickens, ducks, goats, rabbits and a retail store for mostly natural products.

Behind the farm is the famous Rice fields, which look like newly planted with green leaves all over the fields.

A nice place to visit if you are in Alor Setar.

Address:
Jalan Alor Setar-Kangar, KM 8.4, Kampung Padang Lalang, Alor Janggus, Alor Setar.
Free entrance.