Laos to Malaysia

With my visa just about finished I left Tadlo and decided to go as far as I could in one hit through Southern Thailand towards Malaysia. (I didn't like Southern Thailand the first time and was not planning on staying anywhere this time). Got up early first morning and caught a bus to Pakse... just missed the morning bus to the border so had to wait there for a few hours to catch the 3:30pm bus. Crossed the border about 5pm and into Ubon Rathethani by about 6:30pm. Bought the next ticket to Bangkok there and caught the night bus out at 7:30. After the bus broke down at 3am we changed to another bus finally got into Bangkok 3 or 4 hours late at around 9am. From there I caught a local bus to the southern bus terminal and checked the tickets to Hat Yai (way southern Thailand). I found an overnight bus leaving at 4:45pm and arriving into Hat Yai at 6am. It was here where I was reminded why I didn't like southern Thailand. Here the Tuk Tuk drivers and ticket seller hassle you and lie to you about there not being a Train Station in town and how far it is into town or the price of the tickets. After a few minutes I decided ignored them and called a few of them names, but I decided to just called them rude Southern Thailanders (Which I think sums it up).

I ended up having a nice breakfast (chicken with rice and coffee) and catching the next bus across the border to Penang.
After about 52 hours on buses it was good to rest and eat. I was looking forward to the Indian food here in Penang. There is a lot to choose from and it is very very good. Yumm!!!

Just eating and sleeping for a couple of days... recovering from the journey south.

Decided to get myself a hair cut and a shave. Here's the photos.
Before...

After...

Left for KL early next morning.

Got into KL after lunch time and out to Kays house by mid afternoon...

She had organized a bit of a dinner with some friends this night.

Was very nice, lots of yummy food...

Mum got to KL early Sunday morning so we went out looking around for the day.
Went to Batu Caves...Saw a lady there with a big knot of hair hanging down her back...We went to Putra Jaya where the government offices are...I was very impressed with some of the architecture.
This is the high court...More buildings...Mosques and buildings...A bridge...Mum at the twin towers...More food (Balinese)!!!
Went to Melaka for a couple of days.
Looking from a bridge into Melaka...Mosque on an island in Melaka...Another day out and we went to Genting Highlands.
We took a cable car (Genting Skyway) up the hill from about 977 meters to about 1200 meters...A bit of cloud coming through...We saw a white monkey on the way...
There is a big theme park up here...Entering the centre is like having an overdose of art... and colour...and more art...and flowers...and lanterns...and rides...and more art...and more rides...and snow...
And lots more stuff...Interesting to see it all.