Blogs from China Town, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, Asia - page 3

Well, we just made it through out second night in Kuala Lumpur which was not difficult considering the hostel we are at is called Back Home. I would not consider it like back home but they do think of everything. The beds are really comfortable and everyone is genuinely nice. No wonder it was rated the number one hostel in Malaysia. However, we wanted to stay another night but there is no room; they are booked up. We are now trying to decide if we should move on or try finding another place to stay. Yesterday, we went to the Batu Cave and Cave Villa. We were awed by the Murugan statue that greeted us at the front which happens to be the tallest in the world. Apparently, the faithful make a pilgrimage to the Batu ... read more

Arrived late into Melaka after tortuous journey out from the jungle, starting on the world's slowest bus, held together by cable ties and with accompanying doddery driver swerving randomly across the road. Stayed in a characterful Nonya style hotel in the centre of Chinatown, full of authentic period details. Discovered the old colonial town fought over by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, with its famous clock tower and the hilltop ruins of St. Paul's Church before wandering around both the informative maritime museum and the Baba-Nonya heritage museum providing an intriguing window into the 19th century ethnic lifestyles and traditions. Later took an atmospheric boat cruise up the river when the hot daytime temperatures eased as dusk fell. After a stop for the sweet local pineapple tart specialities took a slightly (?) tacky tri-shaw ride, inconspicuously ... read more

Firstly, let me apologise to those of you who DO NOT suffer from sleep disorders! This blog is quite lengthy and covers a good deal of ‘ground’! It is really a diary for Janie and I to try to remember some of the experiences we have had. Mrs Darling has, in fact, offered to present anyone, who manages to complete reading the blog without nodding off, a gold certificate! No takers so far!!! Anyway on with the task in hand. Just remember, if you’re knackered reading it, imagine how knackering it is actually doing it!!!! We arrived at Kuala Lumpur airport after a pleasant enough flight from Phnom Penh. It was our first time on AirAsia (the local version of Easyjet) and I must say we were quite impressed! However it became obvious that AirAsia have, ... read more

So, Now the family are up to speed with the news, I figured it was time to post on here. For those that come under the category of close family or friends, you will already know, but for everyone else you truly can find 'love on the road' Myself and Maher are engaged. I am going to become Mrs Al Sayid I'll post more when I have more exciting news...... read more

Selamat Pagi ! The heat hit us as we walked out of KL airport, even though it was half past Midnight - glorious ! we three of us had to share a bed for the rest of the night in an enormous hotel room but which only had a small double bed - we were too exhausted to complain at that time of night. By daylight our hotel, the Pacific Regency, is grand, with a roof top swimming pool and (distant) views of the Petronas Twin Towers. First activity at Eve's insistence was the pool of course !We ventured by walking to the Twin Towers in the afternoon but got lost and hot and flustered immediately - KL is a sprawling mass of congested traffic with no signs and with the usual Asian pavements full of ... read more