After initially waking up at 1.30am I managed to fall back to sleep until 8.15am - not bad I thought.
The hotel continues with it "fails". No shower gel, only barely warm water and breakfast didn't turn up. Not that I was too fussed about the later. Curry for breakfast - not really my thing! I get the feeling the hotel is experiencing real teething issues.
Not too bothered though - for the price I paid it is fine
I managed to get out by about 9.30am. I took screen shots of how to get to the HOHO bus stop.
As I hadn't had breakfast I stopped at Starbucks - cafe latte and a mississippi mud muffin - 20RM (about 5 euros). The muffin was too sweet even for me but it filled a gap!
I managed to find the bus stop and bought my ticket - 45RM (11 euros). I thought it would be a good way of getting an overview of the city.
I decided yo sit upstairs but in the sir conditioned bit as it was already hot and humid.
I stayed on for the complete tour. First sight was Chinatown.
A very islam inspired design on a skyscraper.
The start of the Indian district.
The Square where the first Malaysian flag was raised after Independence from Britain on 30th August 1957.
The Petronas Towers - they were the tallest building for a while and ate still the tallest twin towers on the world.
I got off after reaching Chinatown again. I didn't like the main street - too many fake things and I just felt uncomfortable.
However I did like Central Market - much more civilised
I was hungry so I went to the food area there and had sweet and sour veggies. It cost 8.50RM - 2 euros. It was delicious.
I got DD a batik birthday card as it is her birthday when I get back.
There are lots of temples around here. There were a couple I would like to revisit - wasn't really properly kitted out today.
I got the monorail back to Bukit Bintang. I came across this incredible Japanese shop - the food hall was amazing. They were even growing their own salads.
There are malls everywhere. Within a 20 minute walk of the hotel there are at least 5!
This is the Pavillion Mall - one of the posher ones.
I came back to the hotel for a bit of a rest. Then decided to head back yo last night's mall for dinner.
The mall had a couple of great Japanese useless items stores - I love these types of shops
I had dinner at Nandos - I think this exists in the UK but there aren't any in France. I had a veggie burger with piripiri fries and coleslaw. It was delicious. It cost 27RM (7 euros).
I headed back to the hotel - I have walked 24,700 steps today - over 17km!
Hopefully will have a good night's sleep ready for tomorrow!