Kuala Lumpur's Diversity


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May 10th 2011
Published: May 10th 2011
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Kuala Lumpur’s Diversity I’ve just finished a couple of days in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. I’ll be returning here later in my trip, but then I’ll probably be resting more, and not doing as much. So I thought I would describe Kuala Lumpur now, while it’s all new and fresh. I like Kuala Lumpur, even though it’s not immediately likeable. It’s a funny Southeast Asian city. ... Read Full Entry



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Collection of Indian statuesCollection of Indian statues
Collection of Indian statues

South Indian temple
Lots of Indian StatuesLots of Indian Statues
Lots of Indian Statues

South Indian temple
Temple InteriorTemple Interior
Temple Interior

South Indian temple
Statue CloseupStatue Closeup
Statue Closeup

South Indian Temple
GaneshGanesh
Ganesh

Ganesh the Elephant God, South Indian temple
Down the HallDown the Hall
Down the Hall

South Indian Temple
Interesting Temple RoomInteresting Temple Room
Interesting Temple Room

This room was particularly interesting - folks would walk around these stone statues, praying.
Stone Statue CloseupStone Statue Closeup
Stone Statue Closeup

South Indian Temple
Ganesh in goldGanesh in gold
Ganesh in gold

South Indian temple
Dragon and WomanDragon and Woman
Dragon and Woman

Chinese temple
Chinese altarChinese altar
Chinese altar

Chinese temple
Powerful DogPowerful Dog
Powerful Dog

There was a newspaper article posted on the wall of the temple saying that this dog (left of photo) is particularly powerful.
Altar and IncenseAltar and Incense
Altar and Incense

Chinese temple
Malaysian "Coffee Shop"Malaysian "Coffee Shop"
Malaysian "Coffee Shop"

The interior of the "coffee shop," surrounded by food stalls.
Chicken and Rice StallChicken and Rice Stall
Chicken and Rice Stall

Malaysian "coffee shop." I don't know why they're called "coffee shops" - they're nothing like our coffee shops, and our coffee shops are all over the place too.
Majid JamekMajid Jamek
Majid Jamek

An open-air mosque, built by the British (who built an open-air, Mughal-like mosque like the ones you see in Delhi)
Cricket PitchCricket Pitch
Cricket Pitch

The British centered KL on a Cricket field.



10th May 2011

hooray for you
This is a great blog. I especially love all the pictures. Your camera is working great!!!! Thanks for working on it. Keep on having fun.
10th May 2011

thanks to you!
Hi Paul, so great to hear from you and travel along with you through your pictures and stories. Two breakfasts hé....that is the way to go. Tried a coffee (kopi, kopi, kopi) yet in S India? Gosh, I envie you- in a good way, you are an inspiration! Smile, breathe and do everything slowly...(Thich Nath Hahn). Safe travels
11th May 2011

Fabulous!
Paul, the pictures are wonderful, and it sounds like you're having a great time. Hard to imagine you on the other side of the world and not here mowing the pasture (which looks fine, by the way). Hope all the richness, diversity, and yummy food continue! Joyce
15th May 2011

Do not compare Malaysian coffee shop with Starbucks. In the past, these shops served coffee plus others. They are now known as kopitiam.

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