We then visited the pineapple section. My son standing next to a young pineapple.

My son also wanted to get into the act.

Had some fun using the camera for some camera tricks.

Doesn't look out of place if put side by side with temperate green grapes.

As you can see here, the size of the bunch is subtantial.

The park is quite large and beautifully landscaped.

My son trying to get his hands on a bunch.

We took a tram ride with a tour guide to explain the interesting parts of the park. I took a selfie on the tram.

I couldn't believe it but in Malaysia, in the tropics, you can grow grapes without a greenhouse! Through experiments, Mardi is able to grow grapes for consumption. It seems that the produce from this set of vines have gone to market. From my observation, the grapes are smaller than their temperate counterparts but equally as sweet. The skin in rougher. First winery in Malaysia anyone?

At this outdoor laboratory, there are many things to do.

Our final destination on this lighting tour is the Agro Technology Park or Taman Agroteknologi, Stesen Mardi Langkawi. This is a testbed of fruit trees that could be commercially viable in Malaysia.

The story behind the well.

A typical padi field in Langkawi.

A well next to a padi field.

Check out the intricate carvings on the wooden frames of the house.

A real-life wooden house to explore.

A poster explaining the design of the house used by Mahsuri.

My kids and a friend, Chris taking a picture surrounded by spears.

Story behind the 'Spear'.

On the grounds, there are a number of explanatory boards about the legend of Mahsuri.

After paying for tickets, we are first presented with a Gamelan troupe.

Due to some language barriers, a special translation booth has been set up to broadcast live transaction of my presentation. Looks just like in the United Nations.

The complex requires some form of walking to get around.

The participants which numbered about 20 are all Iranians.

After the tiring but visually stunning time at Telaga Tujuh, we headed towards Kota Mahsuri, where the legend of Mahsuri is exhibited.

I was recently invited to brief a group of senior financial market executives from Iran about the Malaysian Bond & Sukuk market. I was one of a few invited Malaysians to share experience with the Iranian. I was impressed they came all the way to Kuala Lumpur to learn.

Saw an artist working on molten crystal.

There was also a crystal glass blowing studio in the complex.

An actual bating painting workshop is available for you to see the artists in action. The whole complex is air-conditioned.

In some wings of the complex you will find wood products, cloths and in this particular wing, batik painting.

The entrance.

The first stop is the Arts and Craft Centre of Langkawi. A large complex where you can get a number of stuff.

The next day, after a very hearty breakfast with a lovely view of the Andaman Sea, we headed out for a tour of the island. We had a car and a driver to takes us around for a few hours.

After a hearty meal, we went chocolate shopping at the Kompleks HIG (Haji Ismail Group), Kuah. This is a new building that went operational a few months ago. The Haji Ismail Group now has a complex as well as a hotel as well.

Futuristic building being built near TPM

KL in the morning. In the foreground is the new Bank Rakyat HQ

Grand Hyatt KLCC

Swimming pool as seen from the 36th floor - scary!

KL in the evening. In the foreground is the new Bank Rakyat HQ

Fish deep fried and dipping sauce. Yummm.

Heading home.

Final shot.

Family photo with the catch.

Our catch. Some of the 13 fishes on a line.

My son catching some sun.