Hi everyone,
Here we are at the end of our stay in KL, what a city. The traffic is horrific, it took us 20 mins to travel 30 meters where the driver had to do a U turn to get to our hotel.
5Million people in the city so no wonder the traffic is so hectic.
We are staying across the road from Times Square which is a shopping centre. There are 3 areas, East, Central and West sections and each has 10 floors, on Monday we only saw the East wing and were there from 10am - 4pm.
The monorail is also just outside our hotel and takes you all over the CBD. Today I went shopping with 3 other friends to the KLCC which is situated in the Twin Towers of the city. Multi level and wings but not as big as Times Square.
Tomorrow morning we are flying to Kuching for the Interhash, as the flight is 11.25am we need to leave the city at 7.30am to beat the traffic jams, it is an hours drive to the airport.
Would like to come back here again, not buy any clothes at home for a whole season and the money that is saved would pay for the airfares and still be able to buy a whole wardrobe of clothes. There are fantastic items for sale and the prices are amazing.
Can't upload photos this time as I am in the foyer and can't attach the USB from the camera so will catch up with this when we get to Kuching.
Having a great time but missing everyone from home. Until the next update take care.
Lesley
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Post no 1.
Hi everyone,
At last we are on our holiday. Although we got off to a rocky start when I overslept the alarm and was finally awakened by a panic stricken Allrounder just 11 minutes before we were due at the rail station for our initial trip to Sydney we headed off to Penang safely.
This was a long day with a 7am start and finally arriving at the Royal Penang Hotel at 1.30am (Penang time which is 2 hrs time delay so 3.30am Aust. time).
When we arrived and unpacked for an early start Allrounder found that her clothes were all wet, obviously her case had been left in the rain at some stage on one of the may tarmacs during the trip.
On Thursday we had a bus trip through the city and up into the mountains of Penang , visiting a resort and then a fruit farm prior to the return in the afternoon. We then had a beautiful lunch at one of the open stall areas in the town. In the night time we had dinner at the night markets - no not clothing and jewellery night markets FOOD markets. Again food to enjoy and hard to choose which food to eat it was all so appealing. Many beers and much food later we journeyed home.
On Friday we went to Baba Nanya - the Green House which is an historic mansion in the city. This has been restored to the original glory of its day. I was gobsmacked when I walked into the foyer to see a GREEN decorative item identical to my PINK THING - the epergne which is a family heirloom that has been handed down from my paternal grandfather. When we finally reached the 1st floor I was even more excited to find that there was WHOLE ROOM of these and similar items. When I told the guide that I had one of these he told me I must never sell it and that it was worth 70,000 RM which is equivalent to Approx $30,000.
This mansion was exquisite and was a great visit that we all enjoyed. We then went to Little India to see the shops and also for lunch. We had a traditional Indian meal and which was served on banana leaves and I ate in the traditional manner with the fingers, the only one in our group to do so. Unfortunately my french manicure suffered as the tumeric in the rice stained my nails yellow so had one hand white and one yellow.
After this Allrounder and I hit the shops and gathered some presents.
In the night time we attended the opening of the Harriettes 2000th run which was a well organised event, lots of great food, plenty of drink, music, cultural show and a MALE BELLY DANCER.
Saturday we ventured to a shopping centre and then late today to the 1st of the 2 days of running for the Harriettes. Another great night of food and drink. Tomorrow - Sunday we are going out to a beach for the run and then the closing ceremony of this Pre-Lube event.
On Monday morning we fly to Kuala Lumpar for another 2 1/2 days. I will update from Kuala Lumpar in the meantime we will continue to have a good time but also be thinking of all of our family and friends at home. Until I report again, take care and look out for one another and know that we love you all.
Lesley & Wendy (aka Streaker & Allrounder)
At last we are on our holiday. Although we got off to a rocky start when I overslept the alarm and was finally awakened by a panic stricken Allrounder just 11 minutes before we were due at the rail station for our initial trip to Sydney we headed off to Penang safely.
This was a long day with a 7am start and finally arriving at the Royal Penang Hotel at 1.30am (Penang time which is 2 hrs time delay so 3.30am Aust. time).
When we arrived and unpacked for an early start Allrounder found that her clothes were all wet, obviously her case had been left in the rain at some stage on one of the may tarmacs during the trip.
On Thursday we had a bus trip through the city and up into the mountains of Penang , visiting a resort and then a fruit farm prior to the return in the afternoon. We then had a beautiful lunch at one of the open stall areas in the town. In the night time we had dinner at the night markets - no not clothing and jewellery night markets FOOD markets. Again food to enjoy and hard to choose which food to eat it was all so appealing. Many beers and much food later we journeyed home.
On Friday we went to Baba Nanya - the Green House which is an historic mansion in the city. This has been restored to the original glory of its day. I was gobsmacked when I walked into the foyer to see a GREEN decorative item identical to my PINK THING - the epergne which is a family heirloom that has been handed down from my paternal grandfather. When we finally reached the 1st floor I was even more excited to find that there was WHOLE ROOM of these and similar items. When I told the guide that I had one of these he told me I must never sell it and that it was worth 70,000 RM which is equivalent to Approx $30,000.
This mansion was exquisite and was a great visit that we all enjoyed. We then went to Little India to see the shops and also for lunch. We had a traditional Indian meal and which was served on banana leaves and I ate in the traditional manner with the fingers, the only one in our group to do so. Unfortunately my french manicure suffered as the tumeric in the rice stained my nails yellow so had one hand white and one yellow.
After this Allrounder and I hit the shops and gathered some presents.
In the night time we attended the opening of the Harriettes 2000th run which was a well organised event, lots of great food, plenty of drink, music, cultural show and a MALE BELLY DANCER.
Saturday we ventured to a shopping centre and then late today to the 1st of the 2 days of running for the Harriettes. Another great night of food and drink. Tomorrow - Sunday we are going out to a beach for the run and then the closing ceremony of this Pre-Lube event.
On Monday morning we fly to Kuala Lumpar for another 2 1/2 days. I will update from Kuala Lumpar in the meantime we will continue to have a good time but also be thinking of all of our family and friends at home. Until I report again, take care and look out for one another and know that we love you all.
Lesley & Wendy (aka Streaker & Allrounder)
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
It's off to Borneo we go!!
Hi everyone,
We will be setting off on our holiday on 23 June 2010. Firstly we travel to Penang via Kuala Lumpar where we stay for 4 days after arriving late on the Wednesday night. When we are here we will be participating in the Penang Harrietts 2000 Run.
On Monday 28 June we fly back to Kuala Lumpar for 2 days prior to setting off to Kuching in Sarawak where we participate in the 2010 Interhash. We stay here for 5 days and then fly up to Kota Kinabalu where we will be for another 8 days. During this 8 days we are travelling across to Sandakan for 2 days to see the orangatangs and the turtles in their natural habitat, we will also visit the Sandakan Memorial. We return to KK for 3 days to relax after our hectic holiday to rest before heading home to Australia where we arrive on 13 July.
We will be setting off on our holiday on 23 June 2010. Firstly we travel to Penang via Kuala Lumpar where we stay for 4 days after arriving late on the Wednesday night. When we are here we will be participating in the Penang Harrietts 2000 Run.
On Monday 28 June we fly back to Kuala Lumpar for 2 days prior to setting off to Kuching in Sarawak where we participate in the 2010 Interhash. We stay here for 5 days and then fly up to Kota Kinabalu where we will be for another 8 days. During this 8 days we are travelling across to Sandakan for 2 days to see the orangatangs and the turtles in their natural habitat, we will also visit the Sandakan Memorial. We return to KK for 3 days to relax after our hectic holiday to rest before heading home to Australia where we arrive on 13 July.
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