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Kaori2002-11-12 12:05:28 @ JST
今年の年末に ランカウイへ行くことになっています。 あきこさんの様に いろいろな現地ならではの 動物や植物が見れればいいな。。。と 思ってます。 野生のお猿さんが 海を泳いでいる写真には びっくりしました。
Kaori2002-11-12 12:03:42 @ JST
今年の年末 ランカウイヘ行く予定です。 野生の猿が海を泳いでいる写真 驚きました。 動物を観察するのが大好きなので ランカウイで沢山の現地の野生動物や珍しい植物が 見れればいいなと 思ってます。
kumi2002-02-24 01:33:07 @ JST
わお。。。英語だらけだ。。。(^_^;)って、低俗な書き込みで申し訳ありません。 また、遊びに来ます(^-^)
AKIKO2001-06-21 09:13:20 @ JST
書きこみありがとうございます。1カ月とはうらやましーですね。私は今年はボルネオに行きます。
eiko sashihara zerounian2001-06-14 06:16:08 @ JST
YAHOO!でランカウイというパスワードであきこさんのこのサイトを見つけました。実はあと2週間ほどで家族でランカウイに一ヶ月旅行する予定です。このサイトを見てさらにわくわくしています。とにかく、マレーシアの大自然にめいっぱい触れてきたいと思ってます。

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Nura2003-09-02 22:58:07 @ JST [ 54 ]
Hello Akiko! I enjoy watching the photos. How many days do you recommend on Langkawi. Is the Datai very expensive?
Morten2003-02-05 23:23:22 @ JST [ 53 ]
Hey Akiko! i´m planning a trip to India and Malaysia feb.15 to may.15 My question for you is how the connections are from Madras to Port.Blair..cheap to fly or what about boat. And more important: How do i get to Malaysia from Port.Blair?? If you know something please write me Thank you
Lynn2003-02-03 22:52:13 @ JST [ 52 ]
Hi there Akiko! First I would like o congratulate u on your great news. And i have to agree with u Akiko, Andaman is fabulous. Went there with my bf late August 2002. It wasnt the peak period then so we had the beach practically to ourselves. Well..the monkeys did come out and watch us though…even tried to run away with my bf’s pack of ciggies he left on the deck chair..hahaha. And oh oh Akiko..my bf was really fascinated by the giant gekkos and every insects he finds there. The dinner trip into the jungle at Gulai House was really something…the food was great too…and i must say the hotel and restaurant staff are just too polite…hehehe! Well, me and my bf would definitely go there again very very soon. It was just really fantastic.
Akiko2003-01-07 12:58:21 @ JST [ 51 ]
Happy New Ywar!! I am currently pregnant, which means I will not be able to visit Malaysia this year. I am planning to update this site to update our recent travel to Skau Area in Borneo in 2002 soon.
Bee2002-12-21 03:46:38 @ JST [ 50 ]
Hi Akiko. Glad to know that you love Langkawi. Langkawi is beautiful and the Langkawi cable car is now in operation. You can take the cable car and catch the breaktaking aerial view of the islands. Here is their website. http://www.langkawicablecar.com/ Also, check out my Langkawi pictures on my site. http://www.foreverbee.com/Escape/Langkawi/index.htm
Tony Kearsley2002-11-20 00:23:49 @ JST [ 49 ]
Hi Akiko ‘et al’. I have interests in UK travel business and have visited The Anderman. My wife is Chinese/Malaysian born in Kuching Sarawak so we have travelled lots in this area. The Anderman is excellent and have recommended it to many people.
Eric Petraznyk2002-09-10 01:12:33 @ JST [ 45 ]
Hi Friends of Langkawi. We are visiting for the 1st time and are excited to hear of the island’s beauty. We are travelling from Montreal Canada and will need the the time to recover from all that travel . We will be at the Sheraton Beach for 10 days at the end of Nov to unwind and explore neighbouring islands. I work for Hitachi and have visited Japan a number of times and enjoyed the people immensely.Looking to hear from anyones recommendation on neighbouring islands to visit.
Akiko2002-09-09 22:58:29 @ JST [ 44 ]
Today we have got the 10,000th access to this site. Thank you for visiting.
Dev Firdaus2002-08-31 23:28:11 @ JST [ 43 ]
Dear Akiko and family, The Andaman has now changed Management and is under that GHM group which manges the Datai, just for your info. Dev
MK2002-08-23 05:47:10 @ JST [ 42 ]
Many thanks, Akiko. Does the Monsoon have a significant effect on the area in September/October? Will there be much rain? I note that the Andaman is quiet and isolated. Sounds very good. Can you get about via taxi / tuk-tuk with ease? Would welcome further comments.
Akiko2002-08-20 23:37:31 @ JST [ 41 ]
Thank you for leaving your kind message. MK, Yes, the Andaman is isolated and quiet but a far from the commercial area (30 min drive). There are restaurants inside the hotel but if you want to enjoy typical local food at hawkers, you need to go to Kuah Town. I think there is a trade-off between “quietness” and “convenience”. If you have more questions, pls do not hesitate to ask me here. This year we visited Borneo again. There is only a “prototype” page for this trip (still accesable from top page). Will update soon.
MK2002-08-18 21:12:02 @ JST [ 40 ]
Planning to visit Lankawi in September from Ireland – am told that The Andaman is the best place to stay. Is it isolated / quiet? Any restaurats and shops nearby? Would welcome any comments. MK
Mario2002-08-18 20:07:16 @ JST [ 39 ]
Nice site, I’m looking for pictures of Lankawi because I will go for the Independence holiday. Thanks for the pictures, looking forward to it.
laila2002-07-26 15:14:23 @ JST [ 38 ]
Welcome back to Malaysia. Have ever been at other island?? They are also very nice. H/ever..Langkawi is very nice place.
Andrew2002-07-05 14:42:53 @ JST [ 36 ]
Great pictures! Although I am a Malaysian, I have never visited Langkawi before. My girlfriend from China has visited Langkawi before me. Shame of me! Your pictures really made me want to pay a visit before all those beautiful creatures that you have described are gone due to rapid developments on the island. I hope the authorities will preserve the nature surrounding Datai Bay. By the way, can you tell me the cost of accommodation at the Datai Bay?
honey-N[Nazar]2002-05-03 12:13:44 @ JST [ 34 ]
dear mr.dev, hi! it’s me, nazar.still remember me? i miss you and all the fans of the andaman. hope i can get there soon.send my warmnest regards to my sister and pn.noraini.i will be there after me exam!!!
Muhammad Firdaus Dev2002-02-16 21:15:47 @ JST [ 31 ]
Dear Akiko, e-mail me your address- I’ve got lots of photos to send to you. Dev Naturalist , The Andaman
Akiko2002-01-31 12:42:49 @ JST [ 30 ]
Thank you for leaving a message. Susan, when you are back from Lankawi,please update us how you enjoyed the nature in Langkawi.
Susan2002-01-23 02:45:56 @ JST [ 29 ]
Hi, My boyfriend and I are going to visit this resort on 11 February and I am very excited, especially after seing your site. He resides in Singapore (until August 2002) and we take turns visiting one another (I live in Miami). I loved seeing your site and hope you continue to post other trips on your site. I’ve also visited Japan with my boyfriend in February last year (we were in Mihara for 18 days). I have enjoyed being able to go out and visit him while he is under contract in Asia but I will be happy to see him come home. All the best on your next adventure. Susan
Lotti Carle2002-01-09 03:25:10 @ JST [ 28 ]
warmharted greetings to Kimi and all of you and a big hug Lotti Carle and Gian (Lottis’ secretary)
walinang2002-01-01 15:05:07 @ JST [ 27 ]
hi akiko, apa khabar?( malay language )thank you for your pictures!
NYSC2001-11-28 15:01:29 @ JST [ 26 ]
Hi Akiko, Arigato! I’ll be heading to Langkawi in Dec’01. Have fun!
Sarah2001-11-27 04:58:31 @ JST [ 25 ]
I have to say, that I never heard of The Andaman before I came across this site looking for pictures. But where exactly is it?
Cindy2001-11-01 13:10:15 @ JST [ 24 ]
Anybody who’s interested to visit The Andaman, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at wei_sl@hotmail.com as I have something very special to offer you!!
Cindy2001-11-01 12:56:31 @ JST [ 23 ]
Hi! Loves your website…and you know what? Actually I’m currently working in the Membership Club for The Andaman which we’re trying to promote the hotel. I’ve never been there before as I’m based in Kuala Lumpur (M’sia). Plans to go there towards the end of the year this year. I saw your website and I never knew there’s so many wildlifes that we can see. Will sure recommend your site to my members. If you’re interested to be a member, please do not hesitate to email me at:- wei_sl@hotmail.com. Hope to hear from you and see more of the Langkawi pictures.
Akiko2001-10-10 21:51:27 @ JST [ 22 ]
Hi Dean. Sorry for not having replied you earlier. I Hope you are still watching this page.Unfortunately, I am not familiar with diving at Langkawi, but I can introduce a helpful website to you.http://www.langkawi-online.com/scuba.shtml Hope this helps you.
Dean2001-09-30 22:29:29 @ JST [ 21 ]
Hello I am Dean Gonsalves from Bombay. I have been serious considering the Dive master course and will be planning to get into one this Season in the Andamans. Could you give me further details on the course likes its requirements and durations. I will be obliged if you could be as detail as possible. I presume that the diver master cousre streches over a period of 2 – 3 months so if you could recommend accommodations etc it would really help Thanks a lot Regards Dean Gonsalves www.passageenclave.com
Marcus2001-08-16 09:40:30 @ JST [ 20 ]
Good Stuff!
AKIKO2001-08-12 14:29:23 @ JST [ 19 ]
Thank you for leaving a message. Now I am trying to add a new page which shows our most recent trip to Borneo. Also, I will add more pictures of Langkawi. I appreciate your patience, Jue.
jue amin2001-08-10 14:36:01 @ JST [ 17 ]
hi akoko… nice picturs.hope more picture will be add at comming.
John Love2001-07-15 19:28:43 @ JST [ 15 ]
Thank you for your pictures, we plan to go to Langkawi in September 01
edmund cheam2001-05-18 00:19:05 @ JST [ 11 ]
you done an excellent site a million thank for the effort you put in to promote langkawi to the world.
faizfaiza2001-05-02 18:02:30 @ JST [ 10 ]
hi Akoko…i like your site…i’m at langkawi right now…and my lecturer said that there were a small river at Datai Bay…and i like to go there…yap,i must go there…thanks
kevin2001-04-25 12:42:15 @ JST [ 9 ]
I like this web site very much, and i think it will be better if there is more picture of the seaside and the island.
KSELVAM2001-04-18 22:54:45 @ JST [ 8 ]
It is nice and i am happy with your site and it is indeed beautiful
Akiko2001-03-28 21:50:54 @ JST [ 6 ]
Hi Andre. Glad you liked our site.I flew from KL but there are flights from S’pore also (1 hr). For more info. visit http://www.theandaman.com/. This is an official site of the resort. But if you still have questions, ask me.
andre2001-03-25 14:42:41 @ JST [ 5 ]
liked the site very much. Planning to go over that way next year. Is the water clean enough for swimming/snorkelling and what about food – expensive at the resort? Planning to take a family of 4 so need to know roughly the costs. Did you fly in from Singapore? Thanks, hope im not asking too much.
shinopori2001-03-11 19:57:04 @ JST [ 4 ]
I saw your pictures&I didn’t know monkies could swim. I want to see monkies! I hope to talk with you,next time! Pleasa tell me about this island more. I
Ephraim2001-01-21 04:25:28 @ JST [ 3 ]
Hisako and I have just looked at your pictures. We want to go there soon. We enjoyed your guest book.
Kimi Ouchi2000-12-14 09:55:02 @ JST [ 2 ]
All the pictures look familier to me as I have seen it but still interesting. I will transfer it to Takenosan and Motoko chan.
Kathy Pitts2000-12-11 23:16:47 @ JST [ 1 ]
Awesome place! I hope Beth and I can join you one day on a visit to this wonderful place.

Photo Gallery: Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Sukau

24th June – 1st July, 2002, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Sukau

The main destination of this trip is Sukau – a villeage in the alongside of the biggest river in Borneo – Sukau river. There is a lodge called the Rainforest Lodge located in the distance of 2 hours jetty cruise from Sandakan.

Sapi Island

Sapi Island, one of the five islands under the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is only a 10-minute boar ride from the jetty located in the hotel we stayed. In order to avoid the tourists’ peak time, we took the earliest boat at 8:00 am. We could fully enjoy swimming in the blue water of the South China Sea and the colorful marine life when snorkelling with few people around us, which was very nice.

School of fish.
Countless number of fish are in schools.

Small jungle trecking in Sapi island.
After that we explored the little trail by ourselves. Unfortunately, we could not see any animals but Takao had found a feather of hornbill. Local people said that there lives only a couple of hornbill in the island, that means we are vary lucky. From the length of the feather (21 cm), I can tell hornbill is such a huge bird.

Animal trail.
More and more tourists were brought to the island by 10:00 am’s boat because BBQ lunch is arranged on the beach at noon. The beach has become noisy and we returned to our hotel by 11:00 am’s boat.

A feather of Hornbill bird found in the trecking.

Click on the image to jump to Wild Nature of Andaman ->

Evening on the sea.
This photo has nothing to do with the Sapi Island but I want to show you this beautiful landscape of sunset.

Sabah in Borneo island

Location

Our destination of this year was Sabah, Borneo in East Malaysia which is well known as a place of ancient rainforest and as a treasury of wild animals and rare plants. Since our trip was just for six days we could not explorer the whole area. We see neither Orang-Utang nor Rafflesia this time. We will come back to KK…

Kinabalu National Park Complex

The Park encompasses an area of 754 sq. km .has one of the most diverse flora and fauna populations in the world and is home to innumerable species of exotic plants, including the Pitcher Plant. There is a Canopy Walkway, a suspension bridge 200 feet above ground suspended between the tops of the trees. Originally built for research purposes, the Walkway is open to tourists so that they can enjoy a better view of the rainforests.

The Mount Kinabalu

The focal point of the park is Mt. Kinabalu, with its highest point that stands at 4,095.2 m above the sea level.

Rainforest Treetop Walkway

I was not afraid of the height, because I grew up living in a high-rise apartment. Takao, on the other hand, was very much afraid of the height and he became stuck in the middle of the Walkway.

Takao, shaking in the middle of the Walkway.

Never look down !
A photo taken from the Walkway.

The Park Garden

We attended an educational tour, during which we observed various kinds of plants.

Wild Bananas.
Not good for eating.

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Pitcher Plant.
Extraordinary carnivorous plants, which supplement their diet by catching and digesting insects.

Jack Fruit.
One of famous tropical fruits.

Wild Orchid.
There are estimated 1,000 species of Orchid in the park.

Photos of Wild Animal

Unlike some resort hotels, where palm trees are artificially planted, the Andaman Resort is situated in an environment that is natural. The number on the map represents the area where the animal, bird or reptile was sited. Click on the number to see a picture of the animal.

Birds-eye view of the Datai Bay

#(English)(Japanese)#(English)(Japanese)
1MonkeySaru6Hermit CrabYadokari
2SquirrelRisu7Mud CrabKani
3Tokay GeckoYamori8Great HornbillSai-cho
4Sea CucumberNamako9Wild BoarInoshishi
5Monitor LizardOo-togage10Anthill (Termit)Ari-zuka (Shiro-ari)
   11LizardTokage

1. Monkey – “Saru”

Believe or not, those black points on sea surface are head of monkeys. When we were taking a walk along the beach at 8:30 am in the morning we saw a family of monkeys jump out from the bushes and start swimming into the sea. According to the hotel’s naturalist, they swim, for fun and not for hunting purpose.

2. Squirrel – “Risu”

Though it was rather rare experience to meet a wild boar or a great hornbill, you can see squirrels all over the place.

3. Tokay Gecko – “Yamori”

You can see many geckos at night outside the hotel buildings, but most of them are small ones. This one was as large as 30 cm in length. We found out that large one is called “Tokay Gecko” (the world largest and noisiest).

4. Sea Cucumber – “Namako”

This picture was taken in September 1998, when we first visited the Andaman. In Japan we eat sea cucumber but we have never seen one alive. We were so impressed that we tried to find one each time we returned, but were unable to.

5. Monitor Lizard – “O-tokage”

You can see this monitor lizard in the daytime on the lawn near the poolside trying to catch worms with his long tongue. According to the hotel staff, his mother was very popular among visitors because she was friendly and came to the poolside restaurant to beg for food. She even sunbathed on the poolside along with hotel visitors. This story has become the legend at hotel.

6. Hermit Crab – “Yadokari”

We saw hermit crab twice on the way back from our dinner. Seems like they are active at night.

7. Ghost Crab – “Kani”

There are so many kinds of crabs and this is only of them. It is called ‘Ghost’ crab because it moves too fast to be seen.

8. Great Hornbill – “Sai-cho”

This is the one I had seen in the picture book when I was a little kid. Then, I saw the real one, finally!!. It was around 8:30 am. I saw three of them plucking fruit. They flew away when they saw me. According to the hotel staff, I was very lucky to see the great hornbills. I think that was because I was taking a walk alone (which means no conversation). Takao missed hornbills because he was still in the bed.

9. Wild Boar – “Inoshishi”

While Takao and I were walking along a small trail, we bumped into a family of wild boar crossing the trail 10 meter ahead. The mother boar let her babies go first and then she noticed our existence. She stared at us in a threatening way. We held our breath and stood still to let her know that we did not mean to hurt her children. Three minutes later she left. Although the experience was scary at the time it was also thrilling to be so close to a family of boar. You can see why we did not reach for our camera ti take a picture.

We have got a comment from the resident naturalist that the boar in the picture is not the same kind we met across. The one in the picture is ‘Sus Burbatus’ but the one we met should have been ‘Sus Scrota’. Thanks to Dave!

10. Ant-hill (Termite) – “Ari-zuka (Shiro-Ari)”

This anthill was found when we were doing “jungle trek”.

11. Lizard – “Tokage”

We met this lovely tiny lizard at the hotel corridor near our room when we came back from the outing to a local orchard arranged by the hotel. The red local fruit is called “Rambutan”, freshly plucked by us. Local people like rambutan very much and some eat 100 per a day. It tasted like a lichee.

X. Human being – “Hito”

Guess who?

Welcome to the Wild Nature of Andaman

My husband, Takao and I have spent our summer holidays in the Andaman Resort, in Langkawi island, Malaysia. This last trip was our third visit in three years since spending our honeymoon there in 1998. My friends always ask me “Why do you like that place so much? What is so special?” The answer is simple. Instead of fancy boutiques and museums, the island is home to one of the world’s oldest rain Forrests with a marvelous, self-contained world of nature. This web-site will introduce you to the wild animals, birds and reptiles we saw during our stay in the Andaman. Click on the map below to see photos of wild animal with the birds’-eye view of the Andaman Resort.