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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Mosque InteriorMosque Interior
Mosque Interior

This mosque had a good feel - cool, open to the air, people resting and chatting and praying.
Uniqlo, Suria KLCCUniqlo, Suria KLCC
Uniqlo, Suria KLCC

Uniqlo is a Japanese clothing chain that's all over Asia.
KinokinyaKinokinya
Kinokinya

The bookstore where I saw Heather's book
Mamak restaurantMamak restaurant
Mamak restaurant

Where I ate the roti canai; these restaurants serve a little bit of everything.
IncenseIncense
Incense

Chinese temple
Bollywood and 7-11Bollywood and 7-11
Bollywood and 7-11

A good metaphor for KL
Morning in Little IndiaMorning in Little India
Morning in Little India

Random street scene
Textile AreaTextile Area
Textile Area

A lot of KL looks and feels like this picture suggests.
Market RambutansMarket Rambutans
Market Rambutans

Rambutans are red hairy fruits that taste sort of like grapes once you peel off the red hairy parts
MarketMarket
Market

Hot, sweaty, crowded, smelly, fun



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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