Langkawi: Pregnant lady, limestone eagles, and monkey sex

Today is our third day in paradise, aka Langkawi. We finally got off our lazy asses and left the resort for once! We arranged for a boat tour of nearby islands (did you know that the group of islands that make up Langkawi used to be a haven for pirates?). Our first stop was this freshwater lake that was completely enclosed on this one island. Legend has it that anyone wishing for a child can just bathe in it and she'll become pregnant because the lake is blessed. The island also has the profile of a reclining prenant woman--hence being called The Lake of the Pregnant Lady.

Also about to be pregnant are the crazy (read: scary) monkeys that roam the trail leading to the lake. Some of the monkeys were definitely getting it on in broad daylight. Yes, it was really as disturbing as it sounds.

So why "Langkawi"? As our tour guide explained, about 70% of Langkawi's islands are made of limestone. There are also lots of eagles on the island. Combine the words for "eagle" and "limestone" in Malay and you get Langkawi.

And with that, it's time for another meal. Tomorrow we hit up the mangrove forests, bat caves and depart for Kuala Lumpur.