Kuala Lumpur + Petronas Twin Towers

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Hello All! and welcome to the massive city Kuala Lumpur, ofr as us locals call it K.L.

The cith here is truley the city that never sleeps. There is constant teaffic running 24/7 with the street littered with wandering ppl. All in all it was a huge change from our little islands in Indonesia. The first order of buisness when we arrived was to view Malaysia's pride and joy the Petronas Twin Towers, and the KL tower. On our first night we ventured off to the KL tower with a fellow Canadian. Apparently the best view of the Petronas towers at night was from the KL tower and they were right! The view was amazing! The KL tower had a direct view of the Petronas towers from about 3km away. Unfortunatly I was unable to take a clear photo of the towers because to glass was on a funny angle. Sorry folks.

On our second day we tagged along with am american girl who had her day planned out, since we had no plan, no drive and no clue. We started off by visiting the KL Museum of History, getting a turbo lesson on the history of Malaysia. I had no idea that Malaysia was controlled by the Japanese for 3 years, with great terror. They gained their independence after mass killings and living in fear for many of years. Also I found out that the Malaysians used to use copper figurenes of animals as currency. Could you imagine carrying around 3 alligators and a elephant in your pocket!?

Across the road to an old train station that had some signifigant value to Malyasia, but it looked just like a train station to me.

The National Mosque Malaysia was the most impressive sight along our journey today. It had gold platted everything and beautiful tile designs. It is also has the second highest attendence in Malaysia. A place that I would really like see full; the inside holds 5 thousand ppl and the outer court holds 10 thousand. The National Mosque reaches maximum compacity on fridays and Sundays.

A quick trip through the Orchid and Hibiscus garden, checking out many beautiful flowers. Anyone who likes lush green plants and vibrant bright flowers would love this place.

Not much else to report besides that this place is too busy and crowed, maybe we will have to take off somewhere and get away?!! Talk to every one soon!

Your Guide Jordan

P.S Love ya Mum

Interesting Fact: Malaysia is celebrating a 50 years of Nationhood, Visit Malaysia 2007 campaigne. Also they just finished hosting the equivilant of the tour de France bike relay here, and are trying to get the tour on the national circuit.

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Photos

Upside down on the 144th floor
Makes for a good pic

Currency of the Past
This currency was impressive, but not all that practical

Malaysian Flag
This design was the new flag after their independence from the Japanese

Sweet fountain
A large fountain outside of the National Mosque

Corey!! What are you Doing?
Corey, joking..I hope?!

A sea of beauty
Flowers, I wish I could remember the name

Is that a monkey?
A cool sign that just begged to be taken advantage of! Mission accomplished. The security guards across the street weren't as impressed

Inside the mosque
Just a fraction of the size

You can't smoke, but you can drink!
Corey fillin up his big gulp with tasty wisky in 7/11

View from the back
Cool design on the roof of this other building

Comments

[footloose and fancy free]

Hey bud, Just checked out the updates on your blog...things are looking great! Hope you had a great time last night...I on the other hand just chilled...your pics make me want to go to Indonesia more and more. Let me know how Vietnam and Cambodia work out for you and hopefully we can make a plan to meet up sometime before you head back home. It was great to talk to you, take care. Jal Jee Nae, Trena