We had a great visit to the huge Lalaport Japanese Mall in the Bukit Bintang Area of Kuala Lumpur. There is so much going on here. A roller skating rink, cat petting facility, food all over the place, stores, Japanese experience etc. Plus there was a Wadaiko Japanese Drum Show for the New Year. So much fun.
Author: Kimberley Cleland
I am a contemporary abstract artist who currently lives and work in the greater Houston area. I was born in the small town of Perry Oklahoma in the United States but I have had the coolest chances to live in Paris and Singapore. I have also had the awesome opportunity to travel and I am hooked on it. But of course there is life too. So check out my blog and see what is happening now.
Happy New Year 2023 from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Thank you so much for everyone who keeps up with my Blog. I really do appreciate it and I hope the best for all in 2023.
We had a wonderful time at the KLCC New Years Eve Laser Light Show. I tried to get a video of one of those super cool….”hey it is us at” videos you see all over on social media. But….. you can only work with what you have got. lol What I got was a video that is a perfect representation of how our life works. lol Have a fabulous New Year.
We found a Taco Bell! Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Well we had to go…it is a rule when you are in a foreign land that you must go to the fast food places from your home country to compare and contrast. At least that is Jeffrey’s rule. To be honest I think he just wanted Tacos…lol To the counter we went. It looked right with all the branded images and outfits. The ordering was a bit of a thing. I have never been asked so many questions about a number 1 meal (2 Supreme Tacos and chips or fries)….ummm fries with tacos…no thank you. But then the questions started….
Let’s Check Out the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort on Karon Beach Thailand
When you get into the Thavorn grounds, which are vast, you are surrounded by whimsical manicured gardens and animal sculptures, 4 pools (one with water slides, one with a swim up bar), a huge Koi Pond with waterfall in the middle of the Breakfast area, beautiful open air lobby, fitness center, spa and an amazing Zen Garden to reflect in.
Trip to Ya Nui Beach at the tip of Phuket, Thailand
We wandered out to the beach and it was beautiful….small but beautiful. There were just a few people who were lying around on towels or sitting in the shade of the palm trees. I mean just perfect. We selected our spot and laid out our towel and within 5 min it started pouring down rain…lol. So the entire beach gathered their items and dispersed mostly to scooters. We went across to one of the restaurants. It was a delight beautiful garden atmosphere. That is when I noticed the Black Bat Wing Orchid….casually sitting in a pot near a table.
Thai Cooking Class in Phuket Thailand
Food in Thailand is like a religion. I am not kidding. The food here is phenomenally delicious, fresh, healthy and inexpensive.
So if you find yourself in Thailand you should do yourself a favor and take a cooking class. Make sure it includes a trip to the local market for ingredients. The market is an amazing treat in itself full of color, scents and the sounds of Thailand.
Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill in Phuket Thailand
One of my favorite places in Thailand to visit is the Big Buddha above Karon. This is an amazing and very calm place to visit. The big Buddha of Phuket Thailand’s official name is Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol “the Cherished Auspicious Lord Buddha atop Nāga Hill” . It is located at the very top of Nakkerd Hill. Construction began in 2004 and is the 3rd tallest Statue in Thailand. The Big Buddha statue is 45 meters (148 feet) tall and 25.45 meters (83.5 feet) wide and is made of concrete and covered with Burmese white marble.
Kata Beach Fun in Thailand
We walked one beach over today. Karon Beach to Kata Beach. It is a nice walk on Karon up over the hill through a area of business and hotels down to Kata Beach.
Long Day Full of Unexpected Delights
We took a totally unplanned trip to Phuket City today. You may wonder how that happens….well let me just say sometimes you jump into the back of a truck/bus not knowing where it is going because it stopped and says 40batt on the side
Karon, Thailand-Pool, Beach and Fun
Today is a new day and with Jet lag and not following the golden rule of— You must stay awake until 8pm. We were both up at 4am, as you do. lol However it was a lovely morning and we started with a swim. It was awesome as it was literally on our doorstep,