Batu Caves - KL Part II

My favorite stop in KL were the Batu Caves.  Apparently, it is one of the most popular Hindu shrines located outside of India, at least according to Wikipedia.  There were lots of monkeys around and even a monkeyesque statue as we entered.  It was a short 30 minute train ride from KL Sentral and definitely worth the trip.  It was nice to get out of the city for a bit and see a new place.  It was quite a hike up to the caves so make sure you taking your walking shoes.  In face, my thighs and calves were burning.  However, there were lots of temples that didn't require climbing.  Overall, I would recommend it if you have an extra half day to kill in KL.  

 (Half monkey and half man god)

(Inside the monkey man shrine)

 (Giant Golden Statue)

(This is just to give you an idea of how big it really was.  Also, you can see the steps leading up to the caves.)  

 (Let the journey begin)

(Monkey grabbing a bite to eat)

 (A quick view from inside the caves)

(A few items for sale once you reach the top)

(Katrina with the caves behind her)

(Hindu Temple with things on the top)

(Entrance to one of the shrines)

 (A shrine within the cave)

 (View as we headed down the steps.  I saw one lady touch every step with her hand as she was climbing to the top.)

(Katrina outside one of the other temples that didn't require much climbing.  You can see the monkey man in the background.)

1st Stop - Kuala Lumpur, Mayaysia

As far as cities go, it's like any other; however, it was unlike any city I've ever been to.  With a heavy Muslim influence, there were many sights and sounds I never experienced in my life.  At one point, I think I made the remark to Katrina, "I've only ever seen this stuff in the movies..."  The highlight of KL, at least for me, had to be either the Batu Caves or the food.  Here are a few of the photos from our first day with more to follow:

 (Masjid Jamek in the background)

(We arrived at 12:30 but had to wait until 2:30, once pray time was finished, to enter the mosque.  Katrina also had to wear this lovely robe to be respectful.  I was alright in pants and a t-shit.)

 

 (Just a fun picture from the central market)

 (Hindu Temple - can't say that I've ever seen one of those before.  If you can try to zoom in on the picture...)

(Chinese Temple)

 

(A few statues/figurines inside the temple)

 

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 (Petronas Towers - only seen photos of this guy before)

 (The park around the towers was quite nice with water fountains in the front and back)

(The Towers at night)

 

(Myself with the water fountains)

 

 (City Tower - I think it would have been fun to go up but we did not)

(A sample of the food - I think this cost around $2)

 

(Katrina with the Malaysian flag in the background)

 

(A market from Little India)

 

(While in Little India, do what the Indians do.  We did!  And the food was delicious!!  This was a bit pricier at a whopping $3.)

 

(Colonial influence within the city and the country.  It was a bit strange seeing such distinct buildings in the heart of a South East Asian country.)