Kuala Lumpur at a glance

Hot and humid, yet bearable. Congested streets, but it all seem to flow somehow. Trick to crossing the streets is not to stop at any point. It's not so much that you dodge the traffic, but it all seem to flow around you. Stir-fry of noises, traffic, people, kids play, music, and top it all off with a mellow sauce, tranquillity of a prayer from a nearby mosque.

The city takes on a different appearance when the sun goes down. Night markets, restaurants and food stalls on the side of the streets open up, providing a place to hangout after work. There is always a place to sit down for a coffee and a bite, even 2 in the morning. Walk through Little India at night got me on an eating frenzy - persuaded by the colourful variety, smells and about 2Riggit (50cent NZ) per "appetizer". Before I knew it, I was too full for a proper dinner or the walk back.

The backpacker I am staying lies somewhat distant from the heart of the city, hence a very local atmosphere. 18Riggits ($7NZ) per night for a four person dorm is quiet a comfortable stay. I managed to find the way to the rooftop. I find no signs saying not to climb up the ladder. To the left there is the famous KL Twin Towers. To the right some run down local dwellings.

Venturing around the city has been made easy by the monorail system, buses and trains. It is easy to hop on the monorail which takes you to the other side of the city in minutes, and only cost 2.50Riggits ($1NZ). Around every corner I see something new. It's like a high you follow from street to street. I can easily spend hours simply walking around. It's also not hard to find somewhere to sit down and have a drink when you are thirsty. In fact, I think it's the best way to experience a new place.

~Twin Towers 452m~

~Shabby Shack~

~Roof top view to the left~

~Roof top view to the right~