Kuala Lumpur

It had been a wonderful two days in KL. we were so blessed to have friends who live in this mega city and had been so generous in their time taking us to sight-seeing and sampling a variety of food. In terms of major attractions, we only wanted to take a pic in front of the iconic Twin-towers and the rest is optional. I must say that the iconic buildings have exceeded my expectations - so beautiful and impressive!!  The view is also very different at night and daytime. 

Our friends, Lee and Alice, took us to Melaka which has been designated by  UNESCO. The city is much better preserved than George Town in Penang. The unique red-hue colour for its buildings and some well preserved architecture really made the place memorable. I was told that at nighttime, lights lit up the entire area and offers a different ambience.  The Jonker street is most popular for tourists and it sells a variety of food and merchandises. We did not get a chance to walk into some of the historical court-yards due to tight schedule but were told that each of these court-yards has its own design at the back.  

One of the well known food in Melaka is called nyonya. It is a mix of Chinese and locals.  We ate at a well known restaurant that has been converted from a traditional three storage private home with the middle open with high ceiling and where the kitchen is located. Thank goodness that it has air con as we felt the heat rising to the 3rd floor from the kitchen. 

Our another friend, Celine, took us to see the Twin-Towers in daytime, the palace and then to her home to chill out and catch up. It has been a wonderful day as we rarely get the chance to slow down completely to sit at someone's home in the middle of our tight-scheduled trip. Celine and her husband have moved around in South East Asia for many years and have just moved to KL a few months ago. 

Celine took us to sample the 海南 chicken rice/noodles, Chinese donut with soya drinks, exotic fruit, fresh prawns noodles, crabs and more durians!!  Richard was so happy to be able to eat so many durians in these two days - 8 all together!!  He thought he was in durian paradise. So many varieties, textures and sweetness - even bitter ones!  We were in the beginning season and we were told that by the end of he durian season, they have a durian fest and all you can eat for RM20!!  He was tempted to schedule another trip just to be here for the durian fest!  That's the sign of a durian lover!!

We are so blessed to have good friends here and so glad that we can reconnect again after 3 decades. Despite the years, all of us remain intact to our personality and core self. There is no more excuse for not continue our connection from this point on and the hope for a reunion for the entire group from Montreal/McGill is high on our minds but realize the challenges of getting everyone together.