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Its striking how different Muslim countries are to all others.  I’ve arrived in Kuala Lumpar and been struck by my near nakedness - all be it with a sleeveless loose shirt and my Zara shorts  as a female not robed I definitely stick out. The openness of men holding hands also makes me aware of the religious influence on the people and their humanisation with each other. The complete disparity of city dwellers sets them apart from the west but never really anyone else and even then many of my fellow westeners would argue Urban life has its own very peculiar differences . The first man I saw was in a paddy field in his orange  jocks whilst all those on the train had iphones and seem to live in tall towers that dot the city. 


And then there is the hostel. I should have really refused the room but with my big bag on my back and humidity through the roof I took shelter in a private room. Lets just hope the sights of KL are redeeming.  Afterall the £35 flight from Singapore has made it very accessible for the Big Adventure.
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Location: Jalan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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