Kuala Lumpur

We are here and settled into the Lonely Planet (thanks Megan) guide's top pick for budget accomodation. The people are friendly and speak English. I regard this suspiciously as I'm just not used to it. But it is a refreshing change to see women in saris, women in headscarfs, broken down cars, people randomly smiling at strangers, garlic naan....

Miscellaneous facts so far:

*We have spent less so far in a day and a night in KL than we spent on our hotel room in Fukuoka.

*You can get real beer, pies and fish n chips at Finnegans.

*The pharmacy sells real brands that we have at home.

*The Petronas Towers may not be THE tallest in the world but are beautiful and really amazing up close. Plus you can go on a shopping mish in the depeartment stores inside.

*You can get a foot massage anywhere.

We are booked into our hostel for one more night and then hopefully tomorrow we'll be on a bus down to Melaka. Watch this space...