Maki’s cool Malaysia

by Jun 16, 2020Kids Blog

On the way from the airport to Kuala Lumpur, we were surrounded by numerous highways and palm tress as well. After we came to our apartment, we went down to the nearby restaurant for a dinner. I ordered a shish kebab, and when I tasted it, I felt the spiciness of Malaysia. It seemed that kebab had all possible hot spices in it.

Family photo under the famous Petronas Towers

Family evening stroll next to Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Close to our accommodation, second tallest structure in Kuala Lumpur was located. It was KL Tower, which every night lit up the city during our evening strolls. On the top of our apartment building  was a  nice swimming pool. When I looked from above, I realized how high we were, actually on the top of a skyscraper.

Overlooking Kuala Lumpur downtown from the rooftop terrace with evening lit up buildings

Overlooking Kuala Lumpur downtown from rooftop terrace

First morning when we started walking, we saw a bunch of stands with food just next to our building, where we were able to by only Malaysian food. We checked every stand and were amazed like never before. For transportation, we used famous monorail train. It was amazing ride, where on every side I was able to see a part of the city.

My son is excited for the Kuala Lumpur monorail experience

My son is excited for the Kuala Lumpur monorail experience while waiting for the train to arrive

Nearby, there were great and famous Petronas twin towers. Behind them is a nice park and fountain, which is lit up in different colors in the evening, and sounds like the whole country wants to dance. During a hot day we stopped again in that park, called KLCC Eco Park, and it looked like all your dreams are right in front of your eyes. I was amazed by wooden bridges, surrounded by fascinating purple flowers. In the middle of the park was shallow pool with showers for kids to play and refresh.

Refreshing kids pool in KL Eco Park overlooked by Petronas Towers

Refreshing kids pool in Kuala Lumpur Eco Park

Kuala Lumpur Eco Park as a mix of exotic and modern

Kuala Lumpur Eco Park as a mix of exotic and modern

KL Eco Park playground with lush vegetation and skyscrapers in the background

Kuala Lumpur Eco Park playground

We went to visit famous Batu Caves, outside Kuala Lumpur. I always remember 257 colorful steps in front of me leading to the temple cave. The only thing that reduced pain in my legs, after climbing them, was that those steps were like rainbow, plus monkeys jumping next to us on every half a meter.

My son Mateja feeds local monkeys at Batu Caves

My son Mateja feeds local monkeys at Batu Caves

When we stepped into the cave, I had a feeling like I am in a world which is a bit spooky. Water was dripping from sharp stones of the cave creating even more excitement inside this temple.

Mateja is in front of Batu Caves entrance with Lord Murugan giant statue

Batu Caves entrance with Lord Murugan giant statue

Batu Caves interior with temples

Batu Caves interior with temples

Last step in Kuala Lumpur was amazing Birds Park where we saw birds of all kinds, colors and sizes. Life in Kuala Lumpur is way different then at home, but anyway, for me this place is a true fairy tale.

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park adventures. Mateja is happy and surrounded by great variety of birds

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park adventures