I admit it. This picture was taken a few years ago, but I think I still look vaguely like that. Depends on the day (and the time of day). And today, just before I uploaded this picture, an Indonesian English student told me how much she liked my nose. I heard that a lot in Indonesia. Apparently, a large nose like mine is a good …
Read the full story »Quick Trip – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
A small adventure to report. It really is small, so don’t get your hopes up. It’s just a short trip to Singapore. My tourist visa for Malaysia was expiring, and I had to leave the country. My original plan was to leave by bicycle, but I was too disorganized and that never happened. I was so disorganized that I didn’t even realize that my visa …
Extending Tourist Visa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(Note: I’m not an expert in this field. This post is only about my personal experience of extending a visitor’s visa in Kuala Lumpur. I was given a 90-day visitor’s pass at the airport when I arrived, and I went to the immigration office in Kuala Lumpur to apply for an extension. I was given a 60-day extension. It cost 100 ringgits (about $23 US) …
Christmas at the MegaMall in Kuala Lumpur
Christmas decorations at the Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur.
“Ladies Only” Waiting Area
Trains on the KTM Komuter line in Kuala Lumpur have several train cars reserved for women only. These cars are generally painted a cheerful pink.
Backpacks Waiting for Their Owners
An assortment of backpacks waiting for their owners to pick them up and head off to the airport, bus station, or train station.
My New MSR Whisperlite Universal
I’m now the proud and very happy owner of an MSR Whisperlite Universal stove. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can finally stop fighting with my Trangia X2 multifuel burner – the stove that has made my cooking life a frustrating nightmare for so long.
