This morning, I went to the market to help out in my family’s coffee stall. I only worked a five-hour shift, but once I got home I had to take a nap.
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Where Are They Meow?
The Curse of The Pasar Malam (Night Market)
The other Gods that were prayed to seemed happy, but the Datuk was displeased. So the other Gods let the Datuk express his dismay by raining on the market.
I ❤ KL
The National Mosque (with free WiFi), Independence Square, and Nasi Kandar. Tomorrow, we’ll be going back to my beloved Ipoh again. Until then, I ❤ KL.
Dinner, Bar, Supper, Pub
It was a great evening; going to the local hidden gems, eating good food, enjoying great music, seeing a side of Malaysia to which I no longer have access.
Dining Experiences
When we were paying, we told the cashier we wanted to prepay for a plate of chicken rice for the girl. The cashier said the girl prefers to eat leftovers.
Diversity of Food and People
We chatted about her becoming a lawyer, undocumented immigrants, opportunities to volunteer, a recent Hindu festival, and my extreme hatred for Trump.
Study Hard and Leave a Tip
We said the tip was for the little boy. The lady told him to put it into his pocket. When we got up to leave I saw that he was clapping his hands giddily.
Thai Massage, In Thailand
Yes, I planned all along to ditch Kenric, his sister and his cousin so that I could go see Parry for a massage. I called to make sure she was working today.
Grabing Our Way Around Phuket
By the end of the day we had been upgraded to “Silver.” It’s not always reassuring to be upgraded after using the service for only two weeks.
A Difficult Arrival in Phuket
About four hours into our 7.5-hour ride from Hat Yai to Phuket, the bus driver stopped for a break. I saw two ladies selling fried bananas and sweet potatoes. Then, I realized…