Blogs from Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia, Asia

KL has been interesting, largely for the sights and the shopping. However it is a very hot, sticky city infested with foul belching ancient buses, too many people and too many cars. Pedestrians are hardly catered for - unusual in such a developed city. Of course we did their sky tower thing, and our hotel is directly opposite the very beautiful and elegant twin towers - once the highest buildings in the world. There are lots of memorials to various people and events here, ranging from independence, the Brits' military exploits and sultans, and the buildings - the ones we are supposed to look at anyway - many of them are simply lovely. The eastern and Indian influences are strong with all sorts of lovely arches and cleverly designed windows, also lots of porches even in ... read more

Well we are in Malaysia and what is happening at home, the Olympics. It feels real weird even though we did not have any tickets as no point applying for any when we are not there. It feels weird being on the other side of the world when something so big is happening in our own country. We thought we would be able to wake up early to see the opening event but now realise we will be at Kuala Lumpur airport waiting for a plane to Siem Reap - really hope they have a TV on so we can watch at least something. One of our mates Jason is a volunteer for the Olympics and has started a blog on his experiences. so if you would like a first hand report on what is going ... read more

We get to the train station in Singapore by a taxi driver who thought he was competing in the Singapore Grand Prix until I let him know that the Grand Prix does not start until September and the driver in the car infront was not Jenson Button, honestly. So lug the bags over a bridge and along a mile long corridor (well that is what it felt like) to wait in a queue with 3 people in front of us. Two were from Malaysia and very talkative i.e. where are you from, where are you going etc and the other gentleman was fast asleep - and kept on putting his head on my shoulders whilst snoring - so not a brilliant start to our train journey. I must admit it did pick up when a gentleman ... read more

Dans mon dernier blog, je terminais en disant qu’on allait se reposer avant notre départ vers la Malaisie. Raté! Le dernier soir qu’on y était, le boss de l’hôtel a organisé un méga party pour sa fille de 17 ans. C’était comme un mariage! Des lampions dans les arbres et la piscine, les tables et les chaises en blanc et rose, un DJ, un buffet et BBQ, drinks et bières, des sculptures de fruits, et un char neuf en cadeau! Grandiose et bruyant comme évènement… Donc tant qu’à le subir, aussi bien le vivre! Mettons qu’on a surtout profité du BBQ, jusqu’à minuit. Pour se relever à 3h30am! À 4ham sur la Main, quelques plis d’oreillers dans la face et notre packsac sur le dos, on se frayait un chemin entre les fêtards qui sortaient des ... read more

Tuesday, 22nd February 2012 I heaved a sigh of happiness when I boarded my 8.30pm flight back to Singapore. I think even the air steward noticed those smiles painted on my face. "Good evening sir, you looked very happy tonight," lamented the cheerful steward. "Of course, I'm finally going home tonight lah," I've every reason to be happy about. "Me too, I'm heading home after this shift," echoed the steward. "Yeah, a long day for everybody yah," I smiled again before heading into the cabin to locate my seat. The flight back to Singapore was packed with corporate business travellers heading home. While waiting for my flight, I overheard a fellow passenger talking to his kids to find out if they already had their dinner. He urged them not to wait for him as the flight ... read more