We started the day with a pleasant coach journey to Kuala Lumpur; the standard mode of transport on this particular route- I certainly wasn't going to complain, this has to be the most comfortable way we have travelled so far! Took about five hours to get to KL, and that's when we hit the traffic. Lots of cars here then! Got to our hostel: 'Back Home Kuala Lumpur.' This has to be one of my favourite hostels so far, so comfortable! And a great atmosphere, lots of friendly people. Not the bog standard, and still good room rates.
After a chilled-out initial day, we went out into the city to have a good look around KL Sentral. We took th
e monorail and MRT train service to the Petronas Towers. Was somewhat ignorant, but funny simultaneously when Izzy and I arrived at the Petronas Towers and didn't actually realise we were inside them, getting distracted instead by the fact that Malaysia had its very own Topshop. Oh dear. Ha ha, was interesting when we asked the security guard where the towers were and he just gave us a look of bewilderment. Sorry. So yeah, the Petronas Towers are impressive structures when yo
u find them, as is the fantastic mall that is enclosed within them! A natural shopper, I will never change.
e monorail and MRT train service to the Petronas Towers. Was somewhat ignorant, but funny simultaneously when Izzy and I arrived at the Petronas Towers and didn't actually realise we were inside them, getting distracted instead by the fact that Malaysia had its very own Topshop. Oh dear. Ha ha, was interesting when we asked the security guard where the towers were and he just gave us a look of bewilderment. Sorry. So yeah, the Petronas Towers are impressive structures when yo
u find them, as is the fantastic mall that is enclosed within them! A natural shopper, I will never change. So we spent the rest of the day simply taking in the city's atmosphere, only so much you can do in a big city when on a budget, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. We went back to the hostel and made friends with some great people, spending the evening with them in China town. So great to be meeting new people all the time, finding so much in common with people from all over the world. And more importantly, making connections in the countries I have yet to visit. Ha. Ulterior motives?
So just a quick stop in Malaysia, we left for Singapore on Friday evening. Enjoyed another relaxing coach journey. Fantastic just hopping from city to city! Settled into the next hostel and got some sleep...
Saturday 12th December 2009:
..Exploring Singapore. What a gorgeous city: so clean, so pristine. Wish I wasn't on such a tight budget, because this is a city to spoil yourself in. Beautiful malls everywhere, gorgeous hotels, lovely restaurants. Singapore is a city I would definitely come back to at some p
oint; it is a city of indulgence, but still retains its culture, which I enjoy. Fantastic metropolitan feel to the place. Could do with getting a job here. Ha.
oint; it is a city of indulgence, but still retains its culture, which I enjoy. Fantastic metropolitan feel to the place. Could do with getting a job here. Ha. Singapore, lik
e Kuala Lumpur has its own Little India and China Town which is great. We also came across Arab Street, which I had to go and have a look at. Reminded me of being back in Egypt or Saudi Arabia; obviously not quite the same, but a really nice homely feeling when visiting an Arabic area. I couldn't help myself when I came across a Saudi headdress, just had a try it on! How do I look? Hmm.
e Kuala Lumpur has its own Little India and China Town which is great. We also came across Arab Street, which I had to go and have a look at. Reminded me of being back in Egypt or Saudi Arabia; obviously not quite the same, but a really nice homely feeling when visiting an Arabic area. I couldn't help myself when I came across a Saudi headdress, just had a try it on! How do I look? Hmm.We ended up bumping into our friends from Kuala Lumpur, that's what is so great about travelling, you always bump into someone you know along the way. Small world? Yes I think that is the appropriate saying. So another evening out, and a meal from hell at an Indian restaurant called 'High Five.' We should have known not to go there simply judging by the name, but just to save the rest of you from the experience: avoid it. Ha ha terrible cuisine. But a hilarious experience.
It turns out Singapore has a very expensive nightlife, for the traveller anyway, but we did find a lovely spot at Clarke Quay, lots of people just sat by the water-front enjoying the view, and so we resided there for the evening!
On Sunday we all went on Singapore's Night Safari. We got there about 10pm and toured round, seeing the nocturnal animals in their natural habitats. Pretty interesting actually, considering you miss most of this when you go the zoo in the day, depends how much you like the old wildlife thing. Was a fun evening, no pictures I'm afraid. Can't use a flash on the poor animals! Was a lovely way to end our stay in Singapore before catching our flight to Australia the next day. Going to miss Asia. Amazing place to visit; I have to come back to see more!
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