Malaysia's Capital - Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is normally called KL by the locals.  It feels HUGE but is actually only about 2 million people.  It is also by far the most modern city yet.  Lots of the buildings feature modern architecture and KL is also home to the world's third tallest towers.  Really impressive and beautiful by night.

Mosque in Center of KL

KL Towers by night

The diversity of the city was also very apparent.  There are many Chinese, Middle Eastern, Indians, and Westerners all bustling about the streets.

One of my favorite attractions in KL was the Batu Caves which are just outside the city.  You have to ascend about 500 steps past a giant golden statue into the mouth of a cave.  The cave is hundreds of feet tall in some areas and has big stalactites and stalagmites all surrounding Hindu statues that were carved directly into the cave.  At the end of the cave, there is a Hindu temple where the cave opens up to the sky again with wild monkeys climbing about the vertical walls.  Some even had babies holding on to their stomachs as they climbed.  You have to keep an eye on those little guys because they will climb down and try to steal anything they can from you.  Batu Caves was a really special place and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting KL.

The actual city of KL reminded my in certain ways of Vegas.  Lots of neon lights and plenty of progressive architecture to keep you engaged.  The heat there was also reminiscent of Las Vegas.  REALLY hot!  Once things cool down at night, the night markets open up and whole streets are set-up with tables for visitors to sit down and enjoy the delicious street food from the many cultures represented in KL.

Next stop is Melaka in Southern Malaysia, about 120km from the equator.  I hear they are know for their food there so I'm hoping try as much as possible.

Sober?  Actually yes.