Hi Sue,

I am so glad you are going to Pangkor Laut - it is pure relaxation. Unlike some of the very interesting adventures you have been involved with, Pangkor Laut is a bit of a luxury bubble, but it should be perfect for spending a little time off. Please take a photo of a water monitor lizard, and put it up for my husband and I to look at. We went there on our honeymoon, but I also visited Pangkor Laut as a toddler with my parents, before the resort was built. Emerald Bay is one of the most spectacular beaches in the world, and you will have a lovely time.

In the meantime, your travels have inspired me to explore more of Malaysia (where I was born) - your writing has made it seem so close.

Best wishes Claire and Hal, (also hailing from Cambridge).