Tuesday, March 5, 2024

5 March 2024 Langkawi Island: The Danna, Old School Elegance

 




It was an early 9 AM flight to Langkawi Island.  Taking into account the ride to the airport, processing time and so on, we had our driver pick us up at 7 AM.  We had our QR codes to self check in the bags but the conventional check in line was 10 times faster.  We  will check that line before we try to do it all ourselves next time.  The flight was only 35 minutes and before we knew it we were in the Danna lobby getting checked in,  Our room was "almost" ready for us so we took the tour of the grounds and we were also treated to a neck and shoulder massage.  This was a first and it was delightful.  The masseuse knew what treatments were were scheduled for two days hence, quite impressive.  The hotel is very open and airy.  Tall ceilings, a central courtyard, floral arrangements everywhere and lots of windows make it a very beautiful place.  



In the Airport!


Not too busy in Penang


Nice murals


We have made it to Langkawi


Mountains and harbors


A river with colorful boats


The marina by the hotel


Front door!


Extravagantly tall ceiling and a very impressive floral display


A big bouquet!


Orchids spilling down in the lobby


and spilling and spilling


10 feet by 15 feet of backdrop for the reception area


We were treated to a spiced apple juice welcome drink


Elegant flowers


Huge open areas


A fine massage


The lobby


A piano in one of the lounges 


The fancy inside bar


Out to the interior courtyard


Just a few Knick-knacks on display


More than just a garden in the courtyard, more like a little forest 


Or even a little jungle


Some rooms face the inside some to the outside


Koi fish in the water


Another item on display


Our room faces the outside




It has been 1 year and 274 days since we began our Migration