Flying Solo at Kuala Lumpur

Home feels - that was my state of mind during my layover in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last August 9.

My layover in this city took place on my birth month - August. It was my first time to bid alone, which means I would have a random flying partner. I got the same line with the pretty Egyptian girl. Her name is Hend.

Considering it as a long-haul flight, crew are given short rest while in the sky. They are divided into two. Half of them rest while the other half look after the cabin. I was able to sleep for 2 hours in the so-called OFAR or overhead flight attendant room.

All my colleagues in this flight have been to this Malaysia's sultry capital already. It was only me who haven't seen it, who haven't laid eyes on the popular skyscraper, Petronas Twin Tower. So, each and everyone had various plan. As for Hend, she planned to pamper herself in a salon. So, I opted to stray away from the group and roam around by myself. I was hesitant about the idea at first. I was scared to go solo in a place I am unfamiliary with. At 6 pm, I was all set. I already asked hotel personnel where Petronas is and how to get there. The moment I stepped out of Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur hotel, I fidgeted and ran back to my room. Haha! I got nervous. I messaged my housemate Andrea and him to boost my enduring drive.

It was already 8 pm when I had the courage to go out, even though one personnel reminded me to take care of my sling bag for it's already dark outside.

I passed by a cafeteria. There was one local whom I asked for the direction to the metro train. He showed me the way. Then, I asked him if it was safe to walk alone through the bridge. You know what he did? He left his food and directed me to the metro train. He looked very generous and he really was generous! Inside the metro, I approached another local so as to know how to get a ticket and know which station should I go off. He was a nice Muslim guy. I got off at KLCC.

Finally! The word's tallest twin towers came into sight. It was surrounded by bunch of tourists. I was one of the tourists who struggled getting the perfect picture with the tower. I got my DSLR and selfie stick with me, but they were not enough. That's when I realized that I really need to purchase a GoPro. Haha!

After having dinner at Nando's, I went back to the hotel.

 

 

And by the way, I just want to commend Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur hotel for its beauty, cleanliness, and friendly staff. I also enjoyed their breakfast buffet, just like in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila's Spiral. I was able to devour Malaysia's very own anchovies. Yay! What I enjoyed most was the dessert counter.

 

For me, Kuala Lumpur is like a big version of Makati in the Philippines. However, there are several tourist spots that I have yet to visit. And hopefully, I will roam around it with my loved ones. Plus, a better picture with the twins.