Kuala Lumpur

Started the day with a quick drive to a nearby temple cave, but was closed for renos. However, there was another one nearby that was open. The cave portion wasnt as impressive but the exterior garden areas were amazing with its natural tall rock formations

Drove another 30 minutes south to gopeng and ventured really deep into its cave system. Absolutely massive!! Biggest cave i have been in. I really wanted to do the 4 hour water part of it too but i just didnt have the time to do that plus all the driving etc. So did the 1 hour dry part and its hundreds of stairs. Very amazing place.

Then a two hour drive to Batu caves just on the outskirts of kuala lumpur. Wowee. Huge cave system decorated throughout with shrines and ornate.. everything. And also a massive staircase to another holy spot and a huge chamber right through the mountain. Crowds were insane. And almost as many monkeys running around as people!

Then the part i was most nervous for. The drive into kuala lumpurs center to my hotel. Got lost several times but managed to not kill any scooter guys and did indeed get to the hotel. So happy to park the car and not drive it anymore because the rental company offered to come to my hotel and get it. Yay

Parted ways with Tricia and went for a nap. Then made my way to one of the craziest streets. Endless market stalls and restaurants that has to be seen to believe. Got my laundry done right there too while i had supper and watched the world go by.

Bounced around to a few different places and met back up with tricia and her roommate for a beer. Then i went back into billiards mode and played pool for hours against people from around the world. Fantastic day.Read more