As we soar above Malaysia in our comfortable business class seats, I gaze at picturesque scene beneath us. The mountainous terrain with dense jungles and small villages which cluster foothills. Rivers and lakes which spread out over basins and the soft hue of light giving definition to the dawn.
Excitement escalates when we see the first glimpse of KL with the surrounding suburbs in a plethora of condominiums grouped together like cities, pools sparkling in the bright sun. The Petrona Towers clearly stands out proudly in the haze of the city.
As we leave the airport, warm hot air, sticks to us giving us a dose of reality.
I quizz the taxi driver and he generously helps me with my pronunciations, where to shop to how much to pay for a car. He explains that bribes are part of the KL experience and to accept it. I find myself agreeing.
Our short term condo is spacious and air conditioned but has very little in the furnished kitchen, only a few plates, one pot, a wok and a rice cooker plus a sprinkling of cutlery and cutlery. I have prepared myself already for this eventuality as there are upteen places to eat out. Reluctantly we will have to leave the coolness of the apartment and get into a sticky taxi or walk. Reality.is catching up with me. Undeterred we walk to the biggest shopping mall in KL and then proceed to try and get a SIM card for my iPhone 4. After visiting six shops, I admit defeat and promptly get separated from Bruce inTesco. Jet lag and panic set in as I realise he has my mobile phone as he is trying to get a SIM card for me while I shop for supplies. After an hour of searching I go to customer service for help. I am not looking for a lost child, just my missing husband!
They look serious and just as they start announcing his name on the intercom system, Bruce appears.
I have had enough adventure for one day and my mobile phone saga will continue for a few days yet. Apparently my telephone provider in Australia hasn't unlocked my phone as we asked. At the Apple store they show us how to unlock it and I am up, up and away. Or so I think!
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