Another delayed start (1/16), but with few things to see on the day's agenda, it wasn't a problem. Breakfast on the roof, bottled water bought and we were off to have a look inside the Masjid Jamek Mosque.
In Europe I've been to endless churches and cathedrals. There it's sort of: pew, pew, alter, crucifix, founded for/by Saint-what's-his-face because he did something good and great and la di da holy ground!
But this was the first mosque I've ever visited. Are mosque like that? Is one different than the next? or is it all for Allah?
I definitely need a cheat sheet for religion! Hindu. Buddhist. Muslim. Throw Christianity in as well. Lord knows I'm not the best there either. Just give me the highlights and breakdown. Like a sports game. I could follow that! And maybe even be a bit more clued-in when visiting various cultural, historical, religious places - because they're all tied up together! It's just a big three-some.
I was able to pick up a few promotional Muslim pamphlets. Maybe I'll have a closer read through those and have a better understanding...
After the mosque we trekked to the financial district of the city - The Golden Triangle - and wandered around below the skyscrapers; popping into a few stores (for shade, AC and possible purchases (although none accorded)) before making another small trek to the towers. First tower to visit - the KL Tower.
2nd tallest in Asia and the 4th tallest in the world, the KL Tower provided a great panoramic view of the city and had an informational video complete with specific and insightful facts regarding its creations and significance!! Definite bonus! However, what was not a bonus was the depressing and very sad, sad, sad!!! mini zoo the Tower had.
Your ticket to the observation deck included an additional attraction - F1 simulator, animal park, or option 3 (IDK) - not really a racing fan and definitely an animal lover I went for the animal park.
Oh dear! Wrong choice! So sad. So upsetting. Such depressing conditions!! Had that been America I would have called the Humane Society, PETA, Obama! Everyone! It was so bad. We only did a short walk through and we were off - to lunch.
Not far from the base of the KL Tower is Sisters Crispy Popiah. Perhaps one of the only things I agree with from LP, is their recommendation for this restaurant. Fantastic!
Tummy's (very) happy we walked on to the final stop, the big stop, the Petronas Twin Towers.
I had hoped since there were no tourist (really! The amount of visible foreigners walking around, snapping pics, checking out the sights of KL was negligible.) and we were stopping by in the afternoon that we'd still be able to go up to the 42nd floor and have a look. But no dice. The viewing deck is closed on Mondays. Ahhh rats!!
We were able to do some souvenir shopping before heading back to the hostel to collect our bags and make our way to the airport.
All in all not a bad way to wrap up KL before crossing over into Thailand.
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