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Published: October 14th 2015
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After a restful day yesterday, we thought we would take the hop on hop off bus tour around the city.
We have bought an entertainer book of buy one get one free vouchers for Malaysia, but are coming to realise that they are hard for us to use. Fortunately, we have already made enough savings in Dubai to completely pay for the books we purchased for Singapore and Malaysia too. It was also hard to use these vouchers in Singapore too. So far we have saved £140 over the cost of the three books.
Thankfully they have a page of vouchers for this bus, so at least we can use one voucher, which is more than we managed in Singapore.
The bus was almost empty when we got on it, so we chose seats in the top open section so we could see everything and take photos. We got on board at stop 19.
The haze here is pretty heavy this morning, so everything is looking a little foggy.
We decided that we would stay on the bus until it got to central market which was about 15 stops. It was really interesting to get a
good orientation of the town. There was an ongoing commentary, but being as we were outside, this was slightly difficult to hear.
We noticed whilst travelling around that there seemed to be an awful lot of building going on in the city. Later on in the day, we saw a sign that explained it all. They are extending their railway system and building a further 31 stations. The work seems to be everywhere, but with that many stations, it should be.
At Central Market, we got off the bus and had a wander around the former fish market etc. We decided that this looked to be mainly a craft market now aimed at tourists. We did spot, though, a road of stalls running down the side of the market. These looked a bit more local and were nice to look around.
As it was now lunchtime, we thought we would try for local lunch from the stalls on the side road. George found a stall selling lamb kebabs which cost him about 80 UK pence. Theresa found a stall selling samosas and similar items. For 6 items she paid 3 Ringgits (about 50 UK pence). This was
more than enough to keep both of us going till tea time. This was a very tasty economical way to lunch. So far on our trip within Asia, we have eaten more local food than western food.
Back on the bus we got off again in Little India, but this was nothing like we were expecting. So many road works around, it was hard even getting across the road. We both nearly got knocked down in separate incidents trying to cross the busy 3 lane junction.
Back on the bus again and we got off at Merdeka Square. This is where the union flag was lowered and the Malaysia flag was raised to signify the independence of the country from Britain on 31
st August 1957. The 100 metre high flag pole now holding the Malaysia flag is the highest in the world.
Back on the bus for the last time and the journey back to the hotel.
The 23 stop bus ride with 40 attractions has been a really pleasant way to spend the day. The normal price for this is 45 ringgits per person, but we paid for only one person with our entertainer voucher.
Even without the voucher, this was still very good value for money.
George is feeling a bit like he is getting another cold. It’s probably as a result of the heat, all the properties having air conditioning, and possibly a bit to do with the haze. Luckily we have brought some medication from home, so no need to go out searching for it. It is not man flu.
For dinner tonight, we again stayed near to the hotel and dined at our local Indian. Again, the food was excellent.
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