KL part 3

More blessings; why not. This trip is my self-discovery trip; so blessings should be abundant. I have enjoyed reading up on each religion’s base beliefs and history. All with many beautiful dogmas in common, all abundant in human insight, tradition, beauty, grace and goodwill.

Next to the Chinese temple and the National Mosque. Again, all are welcomed and blessed and shown around. The Chinese temple is a wedding photographer’s dream and one could get married on the spot; if you had a partner, of course.

You are greeted at the mosque with special headwear and gown and ushered through a peaceful and serene temple to the prayer area. Everything was approachable and welcoming. And repeated blessings at each stop as well as beauty and amazing structures.
Lunch in Little India and a tour of the Petronas Towers; the tallest twin buildings in the world. Wow! What a view. No harness needed this time. Just open your eyes to see the setting sun from a glistening building.

Blessed and awed, but starving.. time for the night market with over 100 food choices and even more fruit stalls and wonderful smells. Well, then there was the fresh durian. Finally!

I did it.

Much better fresh than in ice cream. And the taste is growing on me. While at first it tastes somewhat like what I would imagine could be found in septic tanks; with focus and acceptance of the aroma, you pick up on a complex palate of cheese, onion, garlic, sweet caramel and warmth. Quite filling and quite delicious. I believe the second taste and recognized scent eliminates the surprise factor and helps with the appreciation. I won’t crave it; but I will miss the quest and the decadence of the exotic delicacy.

Now saying goodbye to Malaysia and waving at the endless acres and miles of palm oil trees. Malaysia has to be one of the largest producers of palm oil, given the massive amounts of palm farms.

Back to the Philippines in the early hours for more adventures. Can’t wait. It keeps getting better and better! Come along.Read more