Bangkok to Kuala Lumpar

I flew to Kuala Lumpur a few days ago, spent a few days and then took a train across southern Malayasia to Singapore. What different worlds--My homeland---Thailand--Malysia and then Singapore. And all during the Chinese New Year celebration. How lucky. Some places like Kuala Lumpur are like being in two differnt places at the same time, with part of the city ultra modern and part of it like being in a third world country. Very enjoyful, insightful and the people were very friendly.

The train ride was 6 hours and parts of it were like riding through a jungle with mountains on either side. It was very nice even though our car lost its electricity and thus its Air Conditioner. But it was a great glimpse of the country side and I enjoyed the whole 8 hours.

Singapore is awesome. One of my favorite cities so far. But I am only here for one day and then I fly to Perth and then Sydney. But I will be back on March 11th to do some more exploring and it will give me something to look forward to since I already know my way around.

Arriving in a new city and understanding its infrastructure, langauge and public transit system--especially in the places where you do not speak the langague, is a challange. Especialy when you first get off the train or plans and you are burdened with all your worldy possessions on your back and its 95 degrees. (but I am down to 14.1KG as I threw my Russian coat away today). But Singapore is awesome and I will enjoy it again.

On to the "land down under".