We are close to completing our first week in Malaysia. Many people asked us why we chose Malaysia. Some of it was randomness, but mainly we chose Malaysia because it is known for its hospitality to a variety of people. That has definitely proven true so far.
But, this seemed like a good moment to reflect on what I have learned so far:
1. I will probably never get a body massage or body scrub from a man with only a few teeth sitting in front of a hand painted sign.
2. The Muslim call to prayer amplified throughout the town is beautiful as the sun is setting, but less so at 6 am.
3. Monkeys are cute at the zoo, but much more intimidating on the street.
4. I love food and we chose well coming here. The food has been absolutely amazing and diverse even when we have no idea what we are getting.
5. Grab the toilet paper on the wall before you go into the stall with the hole in the ground.
6. Sandals that fit when it was 50 degrees do not necessarily fit when it is 90.
7. Alaska could market to the burkha wearing crowd because wearing all black from head to toe seems more reasonable in our climate.
8. Do not swim at low tide when the water cools because the jellyfish come out and Sophia can attest that their sting does hurt.
9. Public displays of affection and gum are no-nos.
10. I still can't figure out which way to look for oncoming traffic and I'm not sure why motorcycles don't have to follow any traffic rules. I have learned to look carefully both ways and then cross swiftly.
Juneau
1 comment:
Keep up this learning log, love it. Satay is one of my favorite Maylaysian foods! Beef or chicken are probably your choices (not likely to be offered pork satay!) The peanut sauces are the best. Oh, and try the fried bananas! Lemon grass seems to be one of the main flavors in that part of the world. If you learn how to use it, will you teach me?
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