Languid in Langkawi We came to Malaysia somewhat as a surprise. Investigating flights out of Thailand, we stumbled across very cheap flights to Laos via Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia? Why not? Having not really done any research, our scant knowledge of Malaysia was made up of bits and pieces recalled from the letters of my childhood penpal, Ridzuan, of our friend Kelly’s stories of her childhood in Malaysia, and tidbits like ‘aren’t there those two big towers there? And something about a huge wave-park? And good shopping?’ So much for being worldly. Despite being well-unprepared, Malaysia surprised us in so many ways. The first thing we were struck with, as usual, was the people. Taxi drivers here are the forerunners for the friendliest people in the world. They are exceedingly proud of their country and with
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