Malaysia stretches across the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia, most known for it's hot weather, cultural diversity, batik factories and formula one racing. Aside from the big move to Singapore, KL will always be my first solo place.
I took a morning bus ride out from Singapore on Friday morning. Skeptical about the long journey and means of travel, I was pleasantly surprised to sit back and enjoy the scenic drive. Covered in green landscapes and rolling mountains, the highways were sparse and spotted with small homes and communities. I did notice a great deal drainage designed to keep the rainy season at bay on the highway, a seemingly singular route connecting Malaysia to the Garden City. I found interesting as the rest of the landscape was fairly untouched.
Kuala Lumpur was a bustling place full of vibrant color and energy. Street parades, divine food, foamy Tiger beers and malay iced coffees were very much welcomed in the heat of a city summer. I was surprised to look at my photos after my trip to see how much color and vibrancy I had been captured.
The feeling I had getting back on the bus from (my first) solo trip spent in KL was a very happy one. One of triumph and solidified independence "I did it?!" I can do this. I can learn to be on my own. That was an incredible moment.