We arrived in Kuala Lumpur (KL, Malaysia) last night, safe and sound unlike the poor lost souls on the Malaysian Airlines flight to China. So sad!
Our two nights here in KL are in a B&B in a gated suburban community in a large comfortable home. It is a 20-minute drive from the airport. Most hotels are in central KL another 20+minutes further on from here. We chose the B&B for two reasons; one, we don't really like big hotels and two, its close proximity to the airport because we are lugging our 2 metre ski bag around. It stayed in left luggage at Phuket airport but KL airport doesn't have left luggage due to the threat of terrorism. I digress, the house is large, airy and comfortable owned by a friendly accommodating young couple (young compared to us maybe early thirties) James & Jo, their children and two cats.
Continuing with one of our favourite touristy things to do 'city bus tour' we thought what a fitting way to finish our time away with a final bus tour. Jo drove us the 1km to the train station. The rail system is handy and efficient. The 'hop on hop off' bus stop was right outside central train station - very easy. The bus circuit took 2.5 hours. With limited time it was a great way to see a few of the major attractions KL has to offer.
It has been declared a drought here as it hasn't rained in 9 weeks. Water restrictions have been in force since last week. It doesn't worry us though, we are use to drought restrictions coming from such a dry country. The sky is hazy and there is a smell of smoke in the air - the threat of fire is high in these conditions.
After our bus tour and having a quick look around two shopping plazas we made our way back to the B&B to have a swim. The day was hot and sweaty.
We had a dinner of fried rice, tandoori chicken and nann bread at a local diner called a Mamak Shop within walking distance from the house. These shops are the centre of life in Malaysian community. I was asked what I wanted to drink I pointed to the table in front and said that looks nice - can I have one of them. Turns out it was Milo - strange but true. Real Milo with lots of ice. It was good. I can't remember the last time I had Milo.
It is now time to say goodbye. This is the last blog I will be writing. It is so hard to believe it has been 15 months. It really does only feel like a few months. Over dinner Jim and I were reminiscing about the trip. As much as we have seen some amazing places along the way the highlights have been more about events - spending time with each other, family and friends in spectacular scenery with great food, drink and lots of laughs.
What else is there in life than spending time with loved ones.
Our two nights here in KL are in a B&B in a gated suburban community in a large comfortable home. It is a 20-minute drive from the airport. Most hotels are in central KL another 20+minutes further on from here. We chose the B&B for two reasons; one, we don't really like big hotels and two, its close proximity to the airport because we are lugging our 2 metre ski bag around. It stayed in left luggage at Phuket airport but KL airport doesn't have left luggage due to the threat of terrorism. I digress, the house is large, airy and comfortable owned by a friendly accommodating young couple (young compared to us maybe early thirties) James & Jo, their children and two cats.
Continuing with one of our favourite touristy things to do 'city bus tour' we thought what a fitting way to finish our time away with a final bus tour. Jo drove us the 1km to the train station. The rail system is handy and efficient. The 'hop on hop off' bus stop was right outside central train station - very easy. The bus circuit took 2.5 hours. With limited time it was a great way to see a few of the major attractions KL has to offer.
It has been declared a drought here as it hasn't rained in 9 weeks. Water restrictions have been in force since last week. It doesn't worry us though, we are use to drought restrictions coming from such a dry country. The sky is hazy and there is a smell of smoke in the air - the threat of fire is high in these conditions.
After our bus tour and having a quick look around two shopping plazas we made our way back to the B&B to have a swim. The day was hot and sweaty.
We had a dinner of fried rice, tandoori chicken and nann bread at a local diner called a Mamak Shop within walking distance from the house. These shops are the centre of life in Malaysian community. I was asked what I wanted to drink I pointed to the table in front and said that looks nice - can I have one of them. Turns out it was Milo - strange but true. Real Milo with lots of ice. It was good. I can't remember the last time I had Milo.
It is now time to say goodbye. This is the last blog I will be writing. It is so hard to believe it has been 15 months. It really does only feel like a few months. Over dinner Jim and I were reminiscing about the trip. As much as we have seen some amazing places along the way the highlights have been more about events - spending time with each other, family and friends in spectacular scenery with great food, drink and lots of laughs.
What else is there in life than spending time with loved ones.
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| I wasn't aware Jim took this photo - the young lady was admiring my top and asked me where I bought it "Kerala, India" I replied |
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| Filming on the streets seen from the bus |
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| Enjoying the pool at the B&B |
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| This one is for you Dad |
thank you Happy & Jim ,I for one will miss your blog, very entertaining & interesting , & once again congratulations to the master photographer , I have loved being on the "gap year " with you both . xxx
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