Back to the Concrete Jungle

My family got back from Kota Kinabalu last night. We had a pleasant trip and are fully relaxed. Now it's back to the rat race. Will be posting some pics but first some Mat Salleh Observations and notes.

1. East Malaysians are more friendly than Peninsularites (totally made up word but cool nonetheless)

2. It's amazing that the accents are so so different.

3. I spoke more Bahasa in East M'sia because there was less pressure. Since they looked at my wife funny with her Peninsular accent, I knew they wouldn't be expecting too much from the white guy.

4. Customer service in East M'sia is better than KL. Seriously, I never thought it would be so. Ok, so this is a blanket statement  but it's true at least at the place I stayed. Magellan Sutera Harbour.

5. We bought too much Ikan Masin. You name it, we bought it. Could barely pack it in to one box to get it home.

Comments

[Carl Parkes]

Hello? You haven't updated your blog in about a month. Should I just delete your blog? Well, it was fun while it lasted........

[Jesus Christ]

I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me

[Kitts]

Does anyone know if Matt Salleh survived the Tsunami? Please let us know, and let us know where to send condolences, if appropriate.

[Jamil]

Mr. Parkes,
Sorry it's been so long. I do hope you re-link me.

Jesus,
that verse is from the New Testament. you, being Jesus, should know that the NT was written well after your ascent to heaven by human hands. if this verse was given by you directly to whoever wrote the various books of the NT (till this day, no definitive proof that John was actually written by the disciple John) let me know and I will follow your commands. assalam alaikum.

Kitts,
I am alive and well. Thanks for your concern. Please visit often.

[latifah]

Jamil,

have u ever been 2 'Pasar Siti Khadijah' in Kota Bharu ?

ikan masin from east m'sia? how's the taste? is it different from west m'sia?

Latifah =)

[insurance]

those indonesia islands?

[survey]

ok