Quik Thinking

Today was my first day in Kuala Lumpur. Getting a visa for Malaysia was easier than any other country I've ever been to; they didn't ask me a single question! After getting my suitcases I took the express train to KL Sentral, the main train station in the heart of the city. There I hit up an ATM, got a SIM card and transit card, then took a cab to my hostel, the Reggae Guest House 2. I was pleased to discover a bunch of friendly Canadians and Brits staying there too, which means I have people to talk to, at least for the immediate future.

I popped the SIM card I'd purchased into the Android phone Magic Dave lent me and was able to make calls, although I'll need to add more money to it before I can use it for data. The unlimited data plan costs RM 20 ($6 USD) per week, which isn't bad at all. After getting settled, I walked up the street for some Chinese food, since the hostel is in Chinatown. Beef with black pepper sauce and fried rice: not very exotic but tasty.

From talking with the guy who runs the hostel, it seems like you can see all the highlights of KL in about 3 days and then there are quite a few other places of interest in the area to explore. Hopefully I can find an apartment to rent for 2 months or I'll need to drag both suitcases around South East Asia with me.