The Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Trip to Malaysia
Tan and I went on a trip to Malaysia for three days. We just got back. We went with a tour. We saw the island city of Panang, the entertainment city of Genting, and visionary city Kuala Lumpur. We flew into Panang but we didn't stay there very long. There was a lot that we didn't see. The tour company flew into Panang rather than KL to save money. We got into a bus and rode for a really long time. We finally made it to Genting. It's a city built on the top of a hill. Winding roads can take you to the top, but our tour took a ride on a cable car lift to get to the top. The lift goes right over a rainforest. The first time we went up at night and saw the lights of the city in the distance. The second time we came down in mist. The city is one big amusement park, mall, casino and hotel combined into one. I watched the opening world cup match on a giant screen with a large crowd. Most of them were supporting Germany.
The next day we went to KL. On the way we stopped at the new capital Pejara, which is still under construction. In KL we went to the Petronas towers and then we met some Malaysian friends that Pai, Tan's friend knew. They took us around the city and then we went back to Genting. Pai's friends were very nice. They took us to a few shopping places. They spoke English fluently. They introduced us to their friends. Oddly, I noticed the trend is to wear collars up. So I followed their example. When in Rome ... I've been asked what it was like being in a Muslim country. I never felt in danger in any way. Malaysia seems to be a very tolerant country. Besides large mosques I saw many churches and even a few Buddhist temples.
Our tour stopped at a chocolate factory. We bought lots of it and sent it to people. The food in Malaysia was good. I tried some chicken with rice and coconut. I really like it. Our trip back to Genting was like being in a nascar race. The curves on the road up the hill make the cars do hairpin turns. And we were going fast. I prayed more than once on the way. It was also very cold at the top of the hill where the hotel was. The hotel does not have air conditioning because it is so cold there.
The next day we went back to Panang and flew home. Overall, I was impressed with how modern Malaysia looked, especially KL. I would have liked to see more. Tan and I were disappointed that lots of the time was spent riding in the bus. I'll upload some pictures.
The next day we went to KL. On the way we stopped at the new capital Pejara, which is still under construction. In KL we went to the Petronas towers and then we met some Malaysian friends that Pai, Tan's friend knew. They took us around the city and then we went back to Genting. Pai's friends were very nice. They took us to a few shopping places. They spoke English fluently. They introduced us to their friends. Oddly, I noticed the trend is to wear collars up. So I followed their example. When in Rome ... I've been asked what it was like being in a Muslim country. I never felt in danger in any way. Malaysia seems to be a very tolerant country. Besides large mosques I saw many churches and even a few Buddhist temples.
Our tour stopped at a chocolate factory. We bought lots of it and sent it to people. The food in Malaysia was good. I tried some chicken with rice and coconut. I really like it. Our trip back to Genting was like being in a nascar race. The curves on the road up the hill make the cars do hairpin turns. And we were going fast. I prayed more than once on the way. It was also very cold at the top of the hill where the hotel was. The hotel does not have air conditioning because it is so cold there.
The next day we went back to Panang and flew home. Overall, I was impressed with how modern Malaysia looked, especially KL. I would have liked to see more. Tan and I were disappointed that lots of the time was spent riding in the bus. I'll upload some pictures.
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