Travelog for: Cute Knut

Today I followed to visit the university where Aliah's mum is studying. It is called Universiti Utara Malaysia. It is huge so I have to stay close to Aliah and her family so I won't get lost. I wish I can go to a university too when I grow up 

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad is the former Prime Minister of Malaysia. He was born in Alor Star, Kedah and I was honoured to visit the house where he was born. Back in ol' days, I was told that one has to wash his/her feet before entering the house so that's why every house has a tempayan at the staircase to store water for this purpose.

Later, I catch a glimpse of one of the skyscrapers in Malaysia. It is Menara (Tower) Alor Star. It is a telecommunication tower.

I also visited Masjid (mosque) Zahir. It is considered one of the largest and grandest mosques in Malaysia and was built in the Moorish style. From the square opposite the mosque, I can see Menara Alor Star from here too.

I visited Balai Besar (Grand Audience Hall) too. the Balai Besar was used for the wedding ceremony for the His Royal Highness's five princes and princesses of Kedah, installation ceremonies, official ceremonies, and State Council Conferences since 1905 until 1973.

Knut is visiting the AlBukhary Complex

It is Wednesday, so it's pasar malam (night market) in Kangar. I tagged along with my host family to see it. It brings together a collection of stalls that usually sell goods such as fruit, vegetables, snacks, toys, clothes, movie discs and ornaments at cheap, reasonable prices. I see rambutan, manggis (mangosteen), durian and tembikai (watermelon). We bought a watermelon for the picnic tomorrow. Yummy!!

Food glorious food!!! There are satay, yong tau foo, putu buluh (a Malay kueh), and many many foods.

I also see people buying vegetables, anchovies, clothes and there's balloons too. weee....

Today we're going to have a picnic at Gua Kelam. yay!! I'm so excited ^___^ Along the way, I saw many rubber trees and paddy fields. It's so serene...

We have arrived at Gua Kelam and there are already many other families arrived before us. We got a very nice spot and it's time to go into the water. slowly... slowly... The water is so cold. brrr.... And the watermelon taste so delicious after "soaking" for a long time. I had so much fun!!

I'm going to Kuala Lumpur today with the others. Yay!! But first thing first, we need to help watch Aliah's uncle place called Hostel Cosmopolitan for a few hours as he's going out to do some errands.

Okay I'm ready to see the rest of Kuala Lumpur (KL). First stop, Malaysia Tourism Centre. Great place to get some information on KL. I got some phamplets and map of KL. This buiding used to be the admistrative office of the Colonial and Japanese.

Hi Gabi, I'm at the world's tallest twin towers (452 metres), the Petronas Twin Towers. Isn't it great?!!

Independence Square was the site where the Malaysian flag was hoisted on 31st August 1957 when independence was gained from the British Empire. Across the street I also can see the Sultan Abdul Samad Building which used to house the government offices back then.