Our first visitors from the states!!!! So nice to see people we know and to hear about home, trade travel stories and show-off Kuala Lumpur.
Justin and Holly Pickens took a little side excursion from their trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, and made their way to Kuala Lumpur. They got to sample some of the cuisine of Kuala Lumpur….Indian Food, Hawker stand food, steak at Suzy’s corner, our favorite breakfast cafe, and of course Starbucks (which by the way, never opens before 8:00am – go figure). We took them to the Petronas Twin Towers, walked through a few massive malls and looked at the over-the-top Christmas decorations, ate at Jalan Alor (Stingray and Chicken Fish), bought purses and electronics in ChinaTown, scoured Central Market, and played a few card games Justin even found the local fire station and had a tour….I think he would like to work here just to wear their regulation camo-pants
Justin and Holly are great travelers…they had no problem getting around the city with or without us. They haggled with the best of them, braved crossing the streets, took on the rain and didn’t give in to taxi drivers trying to over charge.
What a great young couple, they certainly brightened our lives while they were here. They leave early on Monday morning back to Saigon and then home. Bon Voyage!!!!
Here are a few pics of our time with them.
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- Chicken Fish before
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- Chicken fish after…and yes, it does taste like chicken, with the texture of fish.
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- Stingray
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- Justin can text and use chopsticks at the same time…now that is talent !!!!
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- Stingray…DELICIOUS !!!
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- The towers as seen from the Sky Bar….33rd floor of the Trader’s Hotel.
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- Mojitos and wine at the Sky Bar
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- Sky Bar swimming pool.
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- Dinner at Souled Out….great Indian food….butter chicken, spicy prawns, cheese and garlic nan…..full bellies.
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- Souled Out has the “best and cheapest” Mojitos in town!!!
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What a sweet, sweet couple. They are friends of my brothers. We have had some family gatherings with them in attendance. They are beautiful inside and out. I will have to let my brother know they were able to see you and the sites of your new home.
And, YIKES…you have Starbucks??? Okay, I have a weakness. That is a Starbucks coffee. Just another reason to come and visit I guess. I might ask you to see if they have city mugs there. I collect them and have several from around the world. I would pay you big bucks if you found one!!!
So happy you saw some friends from the states. I am sure it creates a sense of pride and enjoyment to show others your new home.
Take care!
Angie
Angie,
I think I see a Malaysian Starbucks mug in your future. I’ll bring one home for you…and I’ll keep my eyes open for you when I go to other countries…seems there are Starbucks EVERYWHERE.
Any you are right, Holly and Justin are just such a nice couple. Holly actually went to outdoor camp with us to Holden Village when she was a senior in high school. They are fearless travelers….a real joy to have them stay with us.
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