Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Visa Run

Every once in a while when living abroad, your permission to be in the country in which you abide will expire. At this point it often becomes imperative to leave the country in order to apply for permission again. This event is commonly known as a "visa run". It normally takes a few days. I am currently on a visa run. The only international direct flight from where I live is to Kuala Lumpur so it was somewhat of a no-brainer as to where I would go. Did you know that "Kuala Lumpur" can be roughly translated as "River Mouth of Mud"?

Now, I don't have much time to write this post, so I'm just going to post a smattering of photos illustrating the day's activities.

Visited a Buddhist temple...


Got pictures with our respective animal counterparts according to the Chinese zodiac (oh yeah, I ended up with some travel companions... long story)...


We went to one of the many huge malls...

We (2 Hindus, 2 Buddhists, and 2 Christians) visited a famous mosque...

Saw the Petronas Towers (former largest buildings in the world) by night...

And the best part of any trip... eating food...

Thosai...


Roti Canai...


Kwetiau...

Satay...

Did not try...



The end...