We had a a busy one today! We got up and went to collect our tin can masquerading as a car from down the road. After going to fill it with petrol (which cost £8!) we headed off to the cable car. This was just under 1000 metres long and had good views of the archipelago and the forested hills of the main island and the seven wells waterfall. At the top station there was an amazing curved suspension bridge over 100 metres from the canyon floor (see pic for the view of it we had before venturing down to it). It was fab but I must admit to being slightly concerned about the slats moving around and the maximum capacity of it! After lunch we went to the Langkawi craft complex. This was a lovely set of stores that showcased traditional Malay crafts such as batik and pewter ware. It was quite quiet when we went but peak season begins in a couple of weeks at which point they begin demonstrations of the crafts and the island generally looked to be gearing up to receive a lot of people! Next stop was Tanjung Rhu beach. This beautiful beach was a lovely spot fringed by causarina pines with White sands and tiny limestone islets dotted in the bay. Great place for a dip - although the water is warmer than we expected! Onward ever onward to Durian Perangin waterfall's 14 tiers which ended in a beautiful plunge pool surrounded by jungle and much quieter than the lower reaches. We completed our whistle stop tour at the Mahsuri tomb. It's supposed to be a mausoleum to a lady who was executed after being falsely accused of adultery and put a seven generation curse on the island. It was popular with local tourists but the build up around it took away from it somewhat! After a quick shower and change of clothes we went out to the Lighthouse restaurant where we were due to be picked up for our Malaysian cooking evening. We were taken to the head chef's amazing traditionally built and designed Malaysian home which is the last one on the island built using teak wood and traditional nail-less techniques. It was on stilts and was surrounded by jungle where you could spot monkeys, horn bills and eagles flying around. We were told a lot about Malay culture and traditions, and then assisted in cooking a six dish menu including beef rendang, satay, chicken and potato, curry, fish cooked in banana leaves and veges with prawns and scallops. We were kept topped up with beer and wine throughout - it was awesome and a very unique experience! We were taken back to the restaurant for coffees and desert (sago with banana - yum) and views of one of the amazing electrical storms we've been having across the bay. Stimulated by this busy day we then proceeded to spend the whole night (until 6am!) back at the hostel, having our own little private room party, reminiscing and drinking the 'bar' out of Tiger! What a fab day! Big thanks to the Sturmans and Khans for the cooking course. We'll be giving it a go when we get back!