Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur in Southeast Asia is the capital and largest city of Malaysia. Not having an excursion planned and having been here several times over the past years, we decided it would be a fine day to hang around the ship and do a little catch up on various things. Ronnie again ran off the ship, despite the heat and extreme UV index of 14!  

I was awake by 5:15 this morning. It's always fun to pull back the curtains and see where we are, and today was no exception. We were just coming into port and I couldn't resist snapping the sunrise as we sailed into Port Klang, Malaysia. If you've ever watched the sun rise or set (who hasn't?) then you know how quickly it changes. If I have a phone or camera in hand, I just can't quit snapping. The problem with that is I don't want to delete any of them!

 

coming into port in Kuala Lumpur

looking back from our deck

morning has broken

Port Klang, Kuala Lumpur

 

It wasn't long after breakfast that the first tour group started pouring off the ship. They were greeted by locals wearing traditional Malay clothing and handing out shopping bags. They wanted to make sure their guests were armed and ready to shop!

 

locals offer a gracious welcome along with a shopping bag

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur

 

I decided to go down and snap some photos of the locals who had come out to meet and greet the ship and walk through the cruise terminal to see if they had craft booths set up. Now here's the funny part. I suggested we get our photo made with the 3 persons at the end of the greeting line. I handed my phone to the person standing there. Within seconds, more joined in, then more and within literally seconds, the entire gang was gathered for a group shot! LOL! (notice the progression in the photos)

 

 

the more the merrier! (who are these people?)

While in the cruise terminal, Ronnie discovered another Aggie and I asked the 3 Aggies to let me snap a quick picture. Gig'en em up in Malaysia! 

gig' em!

 

From there Ronnie went to run and I headed back to the ship. On my way back, I took individual pictures of some of the greeters.

 

 

 

By the way, the greeting of the right hand over the heart in Kuala Lumpur and all of Malaysia is a sign of sincerity, respect and warmth. It is a heartfelt welcome that also means "I greet you from my heart." It is often accompanied by a bow or nod.