so I'm still here in this beautiful place drinking tea... and eating strange malaysian fruit. I havn't quite worked up to the durian yet but I've tried the rambutan (this red hairy looking fruit sort of similar in taste to the lychee). went for a hike today back up to the highest point and got my foot caught in a bit of mud... oh well. I don't think my socks will ever be the same though. got lazy and decided to hitchhike back to town which was fun and actually safe. I'm heading back to KL tomorrow! random observations about malaysia: people eat with forks and spoons. no knives people drive on the left hand side of the road. the current female fashion is to wear a long one piece dress down to the calves and ... read more

With that title I'm sure you're thinking this girl complains a lot for someone who just escaped -20 degree temperatures. True, however, the stickyness is not pleasant. So to recap the last few days... New Years was spent at a british pub surrounded by genuine ex-patriots and terrible 80s music. You would think something better went on in LA but not on the 3rd street promenade unless you wanted to pay $30 cover for some sleazy bar. The 18 hour flight was decent. There were advantages to being seated in the 2nd last row of the plane(row 62 to be precise) - great access to the bathrooms, first to get your food, etc. I find it funny that international flights are particular about first and economy class. If you're first class you get to board through ... read more

I've arrived safe and sound in LA. The weather is a bit chilly but still better than blowing snow. We went out for cuban food at a restaurant called Versailles. The place was a bit dark and sketchy looking but I guess its part of the atmosphere. They did serve a pretty good Colombian steak. If you're ever at this place - try a soda called iron beer- a toss between vanilla and citrus pop. ... read more

As I've now finished school (for the time being) I've decided to travel once again. This time my adventures will take me to India with stopovers in Los Angeles and Malaysia... and yes I plan on staying away from coastal areas ravaged by many a tsunami. There may also be a possible separate trip to Australia, Thailand and Hong Kong. Wish me luck! ... read more