Saturday, September 24 – Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur.  This was a day on our own in KL. Different groups set off for different adventures. Some visited the Birds and Butterflies at Perdana Botanical Gardens, then moved on to Chinatown via the Central Market. Many of the rest of us, including Larry an me, walked to the Petronus Towers and explored the vast shopping mall there. We had intended to extend our explorations further afield but there was so much to see there we didn’t. Others took the subway to different points of interest. Everyone ended up at the pool sometime in the afternoon and a few also enjoyed massages at the hotel spa.
By 6:30 we were gathered in the lobby, dressed in our best (including, for some, beautiful new silk batik blouses) and ready to travel across town to dinner at the home of Dave and Cathy’s cousin Jeffery. His house is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen and very comfortable at the same time. Antiques, works of art, colour, exotic flowers and plants a lovely swimming pool. Breath-taking! He and Simon engaged a chef, Edwin, to prepare and serve a 14-course dinner! Each course was uniquely and beautifully presented. Our garlic-free versions were equally enticing. And lots of wine and beer and liquor. Great conversation. Our driver and Rithzuan had gone to the house with the bus earlier in the day to be sure they knew exactly where it was and where to park as it was a very tight but luxurious neighbourhood. So it was all as smooth as silk and a great experience. Bravo to all!!
Back at the hotel we discovered that our water had not been delivered (the room had not been made u today, so no water), nor was our launry back. We phoned the desk and the water arrived. The laundry came the next morning before we left so all was well. 

Photos 24 Sep