The rain finally stopped in Kuala Lumpur today. Not all day, but for most of it. I was out in the heat and humidity for a good portion of the day. It was great to have at least one nice day in KL before I leave for Borneo.
I spent the day with a fellow photographer I know here: Terrence. Terrence has skills in Photo Shop that I will never have. I wanted to see the 'photographers view' of KL, and he was my guide. KL is not at big as I thought it was. I visited Chinatown, and a few other places I can't remember the names of. My ability to read and remember Malay is pretty weak.
I quite like Kuala Lumpur. It doesn't have the go-go-go feel like Hong Kong, or the fun/excitement of Bangkok, but it has a distinct flavour that is all it's own. All the people I've met have been quite nice and polite. The malls are world-class, and there are plenty of Starbucks. And you can't beat Malaysian food. I learned today that you CAN get pork here, just not in all areas. When I was in Chinatown, pork was in every restaurant shop window. That made me feel a lot better. =)
Tomorrow, I fly to Tawau. It is a small city in Sabah, Malaysia on the island of Borneo (the 3 largest island in the world). I am looking forward to a wide variety of experiences. There are great beaches, and huge forests that are home to hundreds of bird species, Orangutans, and the worlds largest flower. Should be fun. After Sabah, I will head to either Singapore or Jakarta. I need to decide soon. Christmas and New Years is coming up, so I should decide where to spend them.
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