I had the great opportunity to go to Malaysia at the beginning of November for a conference. The seminar's title was Foreign Language Teaching: Towards a Globalized World. It was held in Alor Setar, Kedah. It was a quick trip as I had to be back for work and other school events but it was still very enjoyable.It was a great conference where I was able to meet other educators from around the world. I was also able to scratch off Malaysia from my travel list! Score! Also, besides Canada (and Korea, of course) this is the only other country where I have gone to by myself--go me!
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The Federation of Malaysia comprises of Peninsular Malaysia, and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia. Malaysia is situated between 2º and 7º to the North of the Equator line which meant a little taste of heaven for a few days. :) The capital is Kuala Lumpur, commonly known as KL, where I had an overnight layover.
I kept myself entertained on the 6 hour flight by watching Friends, listening to random music and, being the mature person that I am, quoting Zoolander. (Since planning this trip, I couldn't help but think of the 'Prime Minister of Malaysia' and Mugatu scenes from Zoolander). :) I finally landed at KLIA and was tired. I headed over to the taxi station and headed off to the center of the city, where I stayed at a hotel close to the Petrona Towers. I got settled in and was exhausted so I went to bed. I got up the next day for my early flight but couldn't leave without seeing the famous Petrona Towers.
The Petrona Towers are said to be the tallest twin buildings in the world.The twin towers house Petronas, Malaysia's government-owned oil company, as well as associated Malaysian firms and multinational companies. They are about 1400 feet tall.
Here a few other pictures. Included are some of my "typical" travel, obnoxious pictures (such as posing with my hands up, currency, etc).
