Kuala Lumpar

After getting home from Bali, I had exactly 12 hours before our next flight.  I got home, did laundry, and repacked for Malaysia and Singapore.  We were flying Malaysia Airlines and I will admit I was very nervous.  I am not usually a nervous flier, but I was this time.  I will say that the airline has definitely stepped up security.  We went through our normal security screenings and then had to go through them again at the gate.  They patted down our bodies and went through our carry-on bags with a fine toothed comb.  Several people were grumbling about it, but I try to never grumble at TSA and airline staff.  They are doing their job to keep us safe and I always say thank you.  Upon arriving into Kuala Lumpa (KL), we had to complete biometric fingerprints as well.
This was my first taste of a country under Islamic law.  There is some debate on whether or not Malaysia operates as an  Islamic state or secular state, but everything I've read says Malays fall under Islamic law.  So, I was a bit nervous about that as well.  We've visited Turkey, whose main religion is Islam, but this felt different to me.  There are many different people that make up Malaysia- Malays, Chinese, and Indian.  My favorite thing about Malaysia was seeing all these people living together in harmony.  Women with head coverings walking around with ladies in short shorts and high heels.  You name it, the differences weren't affecting relationships.  I know, I'm just a tourist and don't see everything, but it was eye opening and inspiring.  I can only hope that one day Americans can live together peacefully despite all our differences.

Our first stop was the Islamic Arts Museum.  They were having a calligraphy exhibit and we loved it.

View of the National Mosque from the Museum

 Up next was the National Mosque

Other sights around KL.

Yes, it was April and it still said Season's Greetings

Petronas Towers

Views from the Skybridge at Floors 41 and 42

Views from Level 86 of the Tower

Food tour with Simply Enak

Thanks for stopping by.  Tune in next time for the Batu Caves.