Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Thailand

Our surreal day started swimming laps in a 33rd floor infinity pool as the skyscrapers' neon lights exited for the crimson sunrise. Then an international buffet breakfast, catering for all tastes. Impression = KLC the NYC of Asia.
The sophistication continued on the punctual, fast Malaysian train with free WIFI and comfortable seats while enjoying views of the Cameron Highland rainforest, limestone formations and rice fields. After 5.5 hours and 1,328 kms arrived at Malaysia's northern border.
An easy crossing into Thailand where the culture and tempo changed. An older 'rattler' train with open seating. Plenty of social colour provided by monks, food vendors and local families moving through the corridors, all pleased to interact with us.
Early evening the train steward efficiently converted our open seating into screened beds. Tucked up like peas in a pod we were rattled to sleep.Read more