March 24th Kuala Lumpa

We decided to go on a ship’s tour at the last minute as the port is approximately a 1.15hr drive to the main area of KL.  Consequently there was limited availability so we decided on “The Best of KL” which was around an 8 hour tour.  We visited the National Museum which was very interesting see artefacts that dated back to the 7^th century.  After this we had a quick photo stop at the National Mosque and Old Railway Station then headed on to Independence Square where all the roads had been closed for a march and ceremony maybe to do with the Grand Prix which is being held tomorrow.  There is a lot of activity happening around KL to do with the Grand Prix.  Independence Square is the former playing field of the Royal Selangor Club and the place where many celebrations take place.  After this we made our way to the Central Market where we had about an hour of shopping time where we both indulged in having our feet chomped on by Doctor fish.  It is a really weird feeling having swarms of fish hanging off your legs.  No good if you have ticklish feet!!  From here we went to the Petronas Twin Towers where we could view this spectacular building and listen to some local rock group setting up for a huge concert tonight to celebrate the Grand Prix.  We then went to a magnificent buffet lunch at the Federation Hotel.  I have never seen so many delicious looking desserts.  After lunch we went to the KL Tower which is a bit like the Centrepoint Tower in Sydney.  Fantastic views from the top even though the day was a bit hazey.  We were back on the ship just after 4.30 and headed for a swim in the pool.  The Costa ship that was in Singapore with us was tied up alongside and followed us out of KL around 6pm.  Sailaway was very peaceful sitting out on the deck with my Pepsi Max.  We had our full complement of dinner companions tonight which facilitated some very lively conversations.  We gave the show a miss tonight as each show is shown about 3 times in this sector to Capetown.  Apparently the reason why the Seychelles was cancelled was not due to pirates but due to terrorists.  People have been hanging around the port trying to board ships with fake id and this has become so much of a problem that they thought it best to cancel the port all together.  It is a shame but can understand their concern.  Apparently we were lucky to actually stop at Bali due to the terrorists (?) attacks the day before.

Forgot to mention that our last sea day we both had a facial and massage in the spa which was very nice and relaxing.  Peter was very happy he had a girl whereas I was a bit put off having a guy… the differences of the sexes!!

To bed now as an early start tomorrow in Langkawi.

Love to all

xo