Why? Cos from time to time, i tend to forget the importance of words that describe the photos i take while travelling.
three of us who were each heading home for the holidays over the summer break decided to travel together before facing what is hopefully our final hurdle of architectural studies (fingers crossed~!)
So it was Sydney for 4 nights and then it was our turn to bring our Thai friend around in Malaysia.
Honestly, 3 days to get to know KL is too short (what more Malaysia rite? :P). But here's what we managed to squeeze in our tight itinerary...
Of course, where else? I kinda feel bad for subjecting our 'guest' to the "impeccable" public transportation system in malaysia...and not to mention making her walk all over KL in hot sweltering conditions...:( wanted her to get right down+dirty with the city people hahaha (excuses). I sometimes don't know which i hate more : having to deal with the public transportation crowd, or the massive traffic jams that leave u cussing hours on end...
Walking around has its perks. You'll try everything you see. Food, drinks (or anything that remotely looks like it's edible just cos it's soooooo colourful!). Hopefully the 'malaysian-food-experience' wasn't a total failure.
haha. "you haven't been to malaysia till you see the twin towers with your very own eyes"how cliche. and so that's why we have so many shots of this architectural wonder...and of course...another shot can't hurt? :P
We did make a short trip to Putrajaya earlier in the morning , but due to unavoidable circumstances, the trip was cut short with poor friend having to rush her architectural tour of Putrajaya in less than ...er...45 minutes? you have no idea how guilty i feel even now...
But dinner kinda gave an interesting end to the KL/selangor trip. those mascots were such delight~ and that was the end of the KL leg! :)The next day, it was off to Malacca - heritage city
By the time we reached, we were so famished, we hunted down the famous chicken-rice-ball shop. But....the dish was being sold EVERYWHERE. hahhaha. we chose the one which looked the nicest. and both plates, were consumed by our dear friend (some slight communication mix up~)
Ok, ok...so sue me for going to the same places each malacca trip. On my defense, she hasnt seen it....rite? :P
But, this...Mini Malaysia indeed is a place i've never been to. cos it was about to rain, we stayed there for less than an hour....but for the price of rm5 regardless of whether u're local or a foreigner, made the trip very worthwhile....!We then drove home (oops. did i forget to mention that my dad was our kind driver for the entire trip? ehehhe. sorry dad) he was in fact the one who delved into the details of the places we visited. i think i mostly caught my zzz. and therefore, people, i am a baaad baaad host! hahahaha. and not too proud of it actually.
and so, the malacca leg ended with having enlightened ourselves with the various types of traditional houses to be found in Malaysia. (and lets not forget the countless monkeys and baboons~! :P)
The plan was, after our Raya Haji gathering at my auntie's, i would meet my friend, and together we would take a bus to Penang where 'the other' friend would then take charge and guide us through yet another heritage city.
We stayed at TUNE hotel, ate lots of Rojak and basically tried to enjoy the Penang night life (if you can even call it as having one? )
yes, here's the famous 'clan-jetties' of penang...and meet our lovely penang guides....:)
sorry guys. din know whether u'd mind my promoting ur faces :PAfter a very funny breakfast indeed (cos it seems the shop ran out of everything that was nice~!)
We joined the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Tour.
the image is black n white just cos people know the famous mansion is BLUE. lalallala.....
the 'penang tour' contained lots and lots of temples....and heritage buildings....by that evening, as we drove to the airport , we couldn't wait to see what Thailand holds for us~! till then....
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