Malaysia

Leaving the beachside haven of Bali, we were back in Asia proper, for the first time since leaving India in 2006. We were reminded of the 'S' of Asia... Sweat, Smell and Squat loos. In Kuala Lumpur, all of the above are readily available. Also fond memories being re-lived of people staring at Fi because of her desirable white skin and fiery red hair.

KL is the epitomy of the term 'melting pot', with a huge mix of Indians, Malaysians, Indonesians and Chinese. Shrines to Indian gods and devout Muslims co-exist in this bizarre "modern" city. It is a total clash of old and new, developed and neglected, east and west. It seems that KL can't really decide what it wants to be. As a tourist destination it offers little, but as a contrast it's definitely worth a gander.

So, again we decided we needed more R&R. There is a restaurant on Baggot Street called Langkawi, so when Fiona saw flights to there from KL, she thought 'I recognise that name, it must be good'. Luckily her logic served us well and we spent another week lounging and lazing. For anyone at home thinking "They'll get a land when they get home", yes we will and we are just trying to avoid reality until that moment hits! All the photos are here.

4 weeks til we land in Dublin... You may not believe us but we're actually looking forward to being back!