Peters travels

[Cymbiosis]

LOL> Only if there's demand for a visit Tase? - I'm always all ears on this one

...I talk to Harry next time i see Him....

No worries Mate. BTW nice Jag. Takes me back to my modified Mini days, as my mate Steve had one we re-built in BRG - Nice and a red leather and walnut inside.

KR

Peter

P.S More pics soon I hope as after Singapore I went up to KL.

[Cymbiosis]

This time last week I was sitting at Changi Airport awaiting my BA flight home - Just 13 1/2 hours. Time flies and this week has been really busy for me and so finally I have a few minutes to post some pictures from Kuala Lumpur:

The Petronas Towers


Right up top. One from the other with the KL Tower in the background.


And a panorama shot from the KL Tower - Open to the air and quite a view! We all had to sign release forms before they would let us up there!


Many thanks to scubnasa from the Linn Forum who took us round the sights and here's his lovely cherry LP12:


KR

Peter

[evil_C]

That's a great shot from the top of one of the Petronas towers. I didn't know that you could actually go up there. I did some work in KL a few years ago and stayed in the hotel right next to the towers (I think it's the building hiding behind the trees) in the first picture. I was saddened by the trip. Only a few miles outside KL city and I got to see the poverty - such a stark contrast with the wealth in the city.

[Cymbiosis]

That's a great shot from the top of one of the Petronas towers. I didn't know that you could actually go up there. I did some work in KL a few years ago and stayed in the hotel right next to the towers (I think it's the building hiding behind the trees) in the first picture. I was saddened by the trip. Only a few miles outside KL city and I got to see the poverty - such a stark contrast with the wealth in the city.

I have to say that being there for just over 48 hours, I didn't have much chance to see life outside the city and to and from the airport. However, one of the fantastic things about seeing clients in their own back yards so to speak is that they know all the great places to go and we enjoyed some fantastic Malaysian cuisine at both ends of the spectrum. We enjoyed fish head curry at a street restaurant near the KL Tower - really good!




We also enjoyed a fantastic meal at a huge fish restaurant outside the main city in Petaling Jaya. Suffice to say, we were really well looked after

Yes, most visitors go to the bridge between the two towers, however there is also a viewing right near to the top of one of the towers as you can see, very high up and probably the second highest viewing area next to the Burj.

Watching the thunderstorms roll in from 40 miles or so, lightening, rain and all was really awesome.

KR

Peter

[MHmusic]

Looks like a typical meal for one

I just remember how hot and humid it is over there in KL.

The other thing that I remember was someone trying to tactfully explain that I shouldn't try to get into one of the white Limos for hire that were pulling up outside the hotel (with young ladies in them) because it was the young lady that was for hire, not the Limo. The Limo I was told doubles as a 'room for business' as well as their transport. They were so embarrassed about their explanation that it took a while for the penny to drop which simply made it even funnier when it finally did. It could have been an elaborate windup but I don't think so having then watched them from the safety of an outside bar further up the road

Sorry to lower the tone.

Edit - feel bad now about painting KL in that light. Every city in the world is the same, just without the Limos Fascinating country, lovely people interesting food and excellent service. Strange mixture of hi-tech and a former world and that 'damn heat' as the colonials would say.

[Coyote Jim]

Looks like a typical meal for one

I just remember how hot and humid it is over there in KL.

The other thing that I remember was someone trying to tactfully explain that I shouldn't try to get into one of the white Limos for hire that were pulling up outside the hotel (with young ladies in them) because it was the young lady that was for hire, not the Limo. The Limo I was told doubles as a 'room for business' as well as their transport. They were so embarrassed about their explanation that it took a while for the penny to drop which simply made it even funnier when it finally did. It could have been an elaborate windup but I don't think so having then watched them from the safety of an outside bar further up the road

Sorry to lower the tone.

Edit - feel bad now about painting KL in that light. Every city in the world is the same, just without the Limos Fascinating country, lovely people interesting food and excellent service. Strange mixture of hi-tech and a former world and that 'damn heat' as the colonials would say.

Made me laugh.
Good share of a real world experience everywhere has a spectrum.
Good post.

[shellspeed]

Two questions

1. Was that sauce as hot as it looked Peter?

2. Did the shirt stay clean?

[Cymbiosis]

Looks like a typical meal for one

I just remember how hot and humid it is over there in KL.

The other thing that I remember was someone trying to tactfully explain that I shouldn't try to get into one of the white Limos for hire that were pulling up outside the hotel (with young ladies in them) because it was the young lady that was for hire, not the Limo. The Limo I was told doubles as a 'room for business' as well as their transport. They were so embarrassed about their explanation that it took a while for the penny to drop which simply made it even funnier when it finally did. It could have been an elaborate windup but I don't think so having then watched them from the safety of an outside bar further up the road

Sorry to lower the tone.

Edit - feel bad now about painting KL in that light. Every city in the world is the same, just without the Limos Fascinating country, lovely people interesting food and excellent service. Strange mixture of hi-tech and a former world and that 'damn heat' as the colonials would say.

LOL! note the three glasses on the table........One was for NasaScuba my client and the other was for Alison, my new partner and often travelling companion. Although I could have probably managed all the dishes at a push as it tasted so good

Needless to say, I didn't see any white Limos, but I must agree about "Fascinating country, lovely people interesting food and excellent service. " from what I saw in such a relatively short time.

Two questions

1. Was that sauce as hot as it looked Peter?

2. Did the shirt stay clean?

Yes the sauce was hot but not OTT. Extremely tasty!

On this particular occasion the shirt stayed clean

However, when dealing with the wonderful Singaporean Chili Crab, I opted for a disposable apron and a set of nut crackers, seriously!

However, my shirt still suffered!
Worth the effort? Unequivocally yes.

KR

Peter

[Jazz Club]

Peter,
I won't eat anything that looks at me from a plate or bowl.
This picture reminds me of this album cover.

[Cymbiosis]

Peter,
I won't eat anything that looks at me from a plate or bowl.
This picture reminds me of this album cover.

Oh! Well, what can I say ........... Meet Alison, my new partner as I photographed her at the top of one of the Petronas Towers. She won't mind

[Jazz Club]

Peter,
Im glad Alison shares your love of hight's man because you have dragged her up some buildings over the last couple of years.
I get vertigo just looking at some of your pictures.
Its strange because hight's never used to bother me until i was in my late 30s.
Any film or TV program thats shot at hight looking down makes me feel sick and i have to shut my eyes or look away.

[Mr Onion]

Hello Alison Nice to meet you.

Never mind heights, lets hope she enjoys spicy food

[Cymbiosis]

Hello Alison Nice to meet you.

Never mind heights, lets hope she enjoys spicy food

She does

[Dave J]

Looks like a typical meal for one

I just remember how hot and humid it is over there in KL.

The other thing that I remember was someone trying to tactfully explain that I shouldn't try to get into one of the white Limos for hire that were pulling up outside the hotel (with young ladies in them) because it was the young lady that was for hire, not the Limo. The Limo I was told doubles as a 'room for business' as well as their transport. They were so embarrassed about their explanation that it took a while for the penny to drop which simply made it even funnier when it finally did. It could have been an elaborate windup but I don't think so having then watched them from the safety of an outside bar further up the road

Sorry to lower the tone.

Edit - feel bad now about painting KL in that light. Every city in the world is the same, just without the Limos Fascinating country, lovely people interesting food and excellent service. Strange mixture of hi-tech and a former world and that 'damn heat' as the colonials would say.

LOL! note the three glasses on the table........One was for NasaScuba my client and the other was for Alison, my new partner and often travelling companion. Although I could have probably managed all the dishes at a push as it tasted so good

Needless to say, I didn't see any white Limos, but I must agree about "Fascinating country, lovely people interesting food and excellent service. " from what I saw in such a relatively short time.

Two questions

1. Was that sauce as hot as it looked Peter?

2. Did the shirt stay clean?

Yes the sauce was hot but not OTT. Extremely tasty!

On this particular occasion the shirt stayed clean

However, when dealing with the wonderful Singaporean Chili Crab, I opted for a disposable apron and a set of nut crackers, seriously!

However, my shirt still suffered!
Worth the effort? Unequivocally yes.

KR

Peter

That Chili crab looks epic!

[Cymbiosis]

Peter,
Im glad Alison shares your love of hight's man because you have dragged her up some buildings over the last couple of years.
I get vertigo just looking at some of your pictures.
Its strange because hight's never used to bother me until i was in my late 30s.
Any film or TV program thats shot at hight looking down makes me feel sick and i have to shut my eyes or look away.

That's a shame and yes I intend to take her to a few others if I can. However, as it stands for me, there really is only one and I have been fortunate to visit in 2013 and then again with my daughter Nikki in 2015. I hope it doesn't make you feel sick, just wow..... The Burj at sunset:

Taken at the Top Sky 148th floor.

[Jazz Club]

Peter,
Im glad Alison shares your love of hight's man because you have dragged her up some buildings over the last couple of years.
I get vertigo just looking at some of your pictures.
Its strange because hight's never used to bother me until i was in my late 30s.
Any film or TV program thats shot at hight looking down makes me feel sick and i have to shut my eyes or look away.

That's a shame and yes I intend to take her to a few others if I can. However, as it stands for me, there really is only one and I have been fortunate to visit in 2013 and then again with my daughter Nikki in 2015. I hope it doesn't make you feel sick, just wow..... The Burj at sunset:

Taken at the Top Sky 148th floor.

Peter,
I'm ok with most static pictures including smog.
No way would you get me up that.
I was having a look through a load of old pictures you have sent me over the last 10 years and some of the live Skype pics that used to make me want to grab a Callard and Bowser cream lined toffee.
The one of that indoor swimming pool thats right up against the glass windows a few hundred floors up in Hong Kong
Still makes my head spin.
I've noticed its been used in a few films since you were first there.

[Cymbiosis]

I was having a look through a load of old pictures you have sent me over the last 10 years and some of the live Skype pics that used to make me want to grab a Callard and Bowser cream lined toffee.
The one of that indoor swimming pool thats right up against the glass windows a few hundred floors up in Hong Kong
Still makes my head spin.
I've noticed its been used in a few films since you were first there.

Do you mean this one ? It's the Infinity Pool at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. It was residents only really at that end (the general access Skydeck is at the other end) but one of my clients had friends staying there while I was over in 2012, so we got in as friends of guests - Wish I'd taken my trunks! What a place to swim..........

[Cymbiosis]

Well, here we go again....... After I look after Mr Onion and Wenge next week I'll be travelling here again.

Recognise it?



KR

Peter

[Red Chris]

Dorchester?

[Cymbiosis]

Dorchester?

Yeah, that was the week before last

[evil_C]

I reckon it's Bath and you're bringing a Tranquility along with you...

[red kite]

I reckon it's Bath and you're bringing a Tranquility along with you...

Bath!

Clive, you're right,

may splash-out for it myself very soon

[evil_C]

I reckon it's Bath and you're bringing a Tranquility along with you...

Bath!

Clive, you're right,

may splash-out for it myself very soon

I don't think that'll do much for the bearing to be honest, although it might smell nice!

[Cymbiosis]

I reckon it's Bath and you're bringing a Tranquility along with you...

I like Bath, it's a really nice place, but no it doesn't take 10 hours + to fly there and I doubt I'd need suntan lotion there this time of year!

Here's an easier clue:

KR

Peter

[Coyote Jim]

I reckon it's Bath and you're bringing a Tranquility along with you...

I like Bath, it's a really nice place, but no it doesn't take 10 hours + to fly there and I doubt I'd need suntan lotion there this time of year!

Here's an easier clue:

KR

Peter

Peter,
I'd have thought with magnets from the sea of "tranquility" they'd be much more expensive.