Malaysia Boleh!

Our family took a mini vacation to KL last weekend and it turned out to be a wonderful getaway! As it was a budget trip and only a 3-day holiday across the Causeway, we did not expect very much. But much to our surprise, it was one of the most enjoyable trips ever!

Making Our Way There!

We arrived KL at about 3 p.m. in the afternoon of Saturday, March 7, 2009 (sorry, details of how we got there cannot be divulged …) and checked-in immediately at the hotel. We booked our accommodation via AsiaRooms.com and it was a hassle-free, cheap and pleasant experience!

TY had read reviews that the hotel we were staying at was rundown and rather dilapidated. Nevertheless, we decided to take a chance and go ahead with it anyway since it had a huge shopping mall and amusement park right in the hotel, and convenience was of paramount importance when travelling with Julian!

Well, I was not a single bit disappointed. The room was spacious, clean and well-maintained. Since a picture speaks a thousand words, see below.

Berjaya Times Square, Superior Suite

During the trip, one of the best things that happened was that Julian (who is typically camera-shy, or rather, camera-aggressive) learned to pose and to take photographs!

Pose #1: Mommy & I

Pose #2: Daddy & I

Pose #3: Me in Bathtub

Pose #4: Me & Häagen-Dazs

 Pose #5: Me & My New Guitar

 
Pose #6: Me & Beautiful Picture

Shots by Junior Photographer … They Just Get Better!

Another thing that really amazed me was the friendliness of the Malaysians. Everyone, from the bus captain, taxi drivers, hotel staff, right down to the hotel guests, were generally warm, kind and affable.

In fact, during a particular taxi ride, the wife of the taxi driver was riding with him in the car while he was working (imagine that!) and they asked if we were ok with the arrangement. We were fine and throughout the trip, the couple chatted with us like long-lost friends. And Julian decided to do an impromptu rendition of Dick Lee’s Rasa Sayang and wowed the couple. What an apt choice of song!

My son certainly enjoyed himself thoroughly right till the end of the trip. And guess what?!! He even made a new friend on the way back!

My New Friend, Chloe!

With great shopping … …

Bought Myself An Old Fashioned Wind-Up Clock & “Inspiration” Beans

Yummylicious food … …

Room Service, Anyone?

Excellent service standard … …

  Checkout Time!

We only have 2 words to sum up our entire holiday … Malaysia Boleh!