Started early on the last of our hop on hop off ticket, and travelled to China Town. Weather looked a bit threatening, so I took my little brolly and Paul got one from the concierge as his had fallen apart earlier in the trip.
We wandered up and down the streets of China Town. Some interesting food outlets, but not for us as we’d only just finished breakfast.
We then walked on to the Central Market, part of the British legacy to KL, great as it was air conditioned. Paul picked up a few tips about Malay food from stall by the entrance. Great selection of goods and food, bargains to be had!
From here we walked the streets to find a Taoist fen shui temple and a Hindu temple. There were preparations under way for a wedding tonight, which they said we could go and watch. Unfortunately it’s the other side of KL to our hotel, and traffic here is terrible between 4.30 and 7.30 pm.
We stopped for a break and then trudged on to take in Independence Square and many old colonial and Moghul style buildings in the area. Finishing with a visit to KL National Gallery. Unfortunately this wasn’t art, but development of the city and state, especially after the old colonialists had left!
Greenery in front was the Cricket Ground, but today it was hosting a tag rugby competition
Last night in KL city. Singapore Slings at the hotel and then off to the swinging area of Butik Bintang with all it’s upscale shops, hotels and Malls, just a five minute walk from hotel. Full of Xmas lights and decorations in all the shops and streets, strange for a predominantly Muslim country, even Xmas carols being sung. Streets packed with cars and shoppers.
Decided to eat as last night in an area called “Hawkers Row”, all outside restaurants, very low key but great atmosphere and all sorts of food
We chose off the menu washed down with a couple of beers
