After our initial impression of Ipoh on arriving two days ago I can say that we have done a complete 180 in our opinion. We have Loved it here with a capital L. In fact We wish we had more time to spend and venture further out into the Cameron Highlands. The landscape is amazing. We were talking over dinner last night about our possible next adventuring destination. We have decided on touring Borneo, Java, Sumatra and Sarawak. These places have long been on our radar and sound fantastical with tales of cannibals and headhunters. Not to mention Orangutan. All four places are easily accessible from Kuala Lumpur and Klang by ferry or light aircraft. When I plan this trip I will definitely set a week or so aside to return to Ipoh as a kick off point before venturing deep into the highlands and plantations. We are excited already.
Any how the time had come to move on towards our inevitable return to Crispy HQ at the hovel. This morning we caught the bus south back to KL, as I shall now refer to it, for three nights in readiness for our homeward flights. Crispy has had a marvellous time here in Malaysia and has been a good old Bird in putting up with me. As another special treat I have really pushed the boat out and we are staying at the Four Points Sheraton. A deluxe room on the 19th floor over looking KL with a direct view of the Petronas towers. She was made up with it but I will have to be very careful or she’s going to get spoilt for our next adventure. We turned up in travelling sorts, sweaty t shirts and our little backpacks. The concierge in the ground floor lobby approached us to enquire if we were lost as we did look a little bedraggled and out of place amid the finery. I put on my best posh voice and said “Good morrow my fine fellow, we have a reservation so would you be kind enough to direct us to the reception”. He cautiously showed us to the lift and kept a wary eye on us as the lift doors slid shut. At the reception the young lady behind the desk booked us in smartly and informed us that she had given us a room upgrade. She must have took pity on two weary travellers and wanted us out of reception as quickly as possible as we were lowering the tone of the place.
After dumping the bags we set out to find somewhere local to eat. The Sheraton is right on the edge of Chinatown and within easy walking distance of the markets and restaurants. We decided on the food court within the old wet market. We prefer this type of eating as it’s free and easy, cheap and we have never been disappointed. After a quick stroll around the markets we headed back to our lodgings to chill and settle. I have a busy itinerary planned for our two full days here so it’s an early night for us.
The room is first class and as mentioned before has a huge full wall picture window overlooking KL. It’s late now and the city has transformed into a sea of lights with the twin towers of the Petronas building lit up like beacons. Crispy is comfy on the posh bed gazing in awe at the city scape before us and farting like a cavalry trooper in a charge. The Spicy food we had eaten was obviously working it’s magic on her temperamental digestion.
Bare and Crispy signing off KL, Malaysia
No comments:
Post a Comment