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                                          Blog # 20 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Another crazy decorated bus

Mangrove trees and mudflats - Due to a tidal change, a few hours later the entire area was filled with water

Visiting the "Blue Mosque" made us feel we were in Dubai or some other mid-east city

                                        Mosque entrance

A magnificent structure

          Nearby buildings reflect the mosque architectural design

Our first trip to "KL" was in 1970. Hi-rise buildings and freeways did not exist

    We started returning for work in the early 1990's. The change in the skyline was amazing

President's palace. There is one party. Malaysians are (only) allowed to vote for local representatives. Sultans and the president will be chosen by a small "select" group.

In terms of acreage - building and land, it is significantly larger than the White House

Palace Guards

KL's "Twin Towers." Currently second largest building in the world - the largest in Dubai. The tallest building in the world will soon be built.

                 The old railroad building. Yes, it's raining...

                      Historic administrative building

The first mosque in KL. Years ago the waterway was used to transport goods

                                No manhole but still unique

                    Building artwork reflects KL's cultural history

        It's pouring. We were one of the few that had an umbrella

We quickly visited KL's cultural/history museum. For its size, it was a gem. Children can participate in "hands on" activities

                                        Ornate dagger

                                    Cannon: 1500's era

                Pretty dress worn by a wealthy woman

                                Unique shoe design

                                            Malay ship

                                    Part of an old building

               Hindu influence although the country is Moslem

                                            8000 years old

                                Older than 8000 years

Plenty of areas in this country that have yet to be researched for evidence of "ancient man."

          OMG! Central Market time. Shop until we drop!?!?!?!
It's always interesting to see how most women in Malaysia dress 

  If you can't find the statue you are looking for, it doesn't exist

                        Kashmir shawls - choose your color

These girls are selecting a henna design they want on their hands

                                            Making candy

                                           Thank goodness

                                            We'll pass...

         Surprise! Camera store is selling Kodak and Fuji film

We found a store that sells replicas of shoes used to bind women's feet

Durian fruit stinks when first cut open. It has to be done outside the home because of the putrid smell

The Putu plant provides the green color

Next stop Singapore and then, HOME!