Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & Singapore


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October 18th 2011
Published: October 19th 2011
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Hi Everybody! Jim, Walt, and I flew from Lhasa, Tibet to Singapore. We stayed two nights in Singapore and enjoyed a little R & R. On the third day, Jim left us to go back home to the U.S., and we took a train to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We bought a five day pass on the Malaysian Railway. The cars are old but very comfortable. They have a dining car but few options. On our way to KL, we sat wi... Read Full Entry



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Palm Trees in MalaysiaPalm Trees in Malaysia
Palm Trees in Malaysia

We saw lots of thick foliage from the train.
Fountains & Reflecting PoolFountains & Reflecting Pool
Fountains & Reflecting Pool

Petronas Towers in KL, Malaysia
Mall inside Petronas TowersMall inside Petronas Towers
Mall inside Petronas Towers

The towers are open for shopping. You just can't go up into the top while they are renovating.
Pedestrian BridgePedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge

This bridge connects the two towers. The towers are closed to tourists until December 2011.
Malaysian FlagMalaysian Flag
Malaysian Flag

The flag is based on the U.S. flag design with the red & white stripes. It does have the crescent and 14 pt. star which are symbols of Islam.
Guard Outside the Grand Palace in KLGuard Outside the Grand Palace in KL
Guard Outside the Grand Palace in KL

Malaysia elects a king every 5 or 6 yr. They have a beautiful palace for his family's residence.
KLKL
KL

The streets and intersections had beautiful landscaping in the downtown areas. This was a neat sculpture.
Family on TrainFamily on Train
Family on Train

This nice family from Sri Lanka rode beside on the train from KL back to Singapore. They couldn't believe that we had visited their country. He is a lecturer on the college level and teaches classes on avoiding hackers.
Bird Cage on Top of CarBird Cage on Top of Car
Bird Cage on Top of Car

We saw lots of birds for sale in KL. They seem to be popular pets.
KFC at the Train StationKFC at the Train Station
KFC at the Train Station

People in Malaysia just leave the trays on the table when they are finished eating. I noticed this in many fast food restaurants.



20th October 2011

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Enjoyed the blog with pictures, all very visible. j.

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