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Malaysia II Day 5: Wedding Celebration Kadazan Style

It was an early start to a long day as we had to wake up early to clean up our room for photos and to get hair and make up done. The makeup artist was very professional and super detailed so it was many hours of sitting but at least I got to listen to… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 5: Wedding Celebration Kadazan Style

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Malaysia II Day 4: Christmas in KK

I woke up not feeling 100% yet but as soon as I ate some food, I started to feel better. Then when one of the aunties showed up with a huge bucket of fried chicken seasoned with curry leaves, I decided I was probably ok. it was Christmas day in KK and that means feast… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 4: Christmas in KK

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Malaysia II Day 3: Christmas Eve in KK

Merry Christmas Eve! The day started with some more laska - take out from a local store with more papaya and ciku. We then all tried on our traditional kadazan dresses/shirts in preparation for Saturday. We had some local curry puffs and steamed buns before heading to visit one of Aaron’s cousins and her newborn.… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 3: Christmas Eve in KK

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Malaysia II Day 2: Life in KK

Rise and shine! I, of course, woke up at 5am this morning because of my early retirement to bed last night. This is a fine hour to wake up as the rooster, dogs and birds are all up and adding to the sounds of nature anyway. We had some local fruits to start the morning… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 2: Life in KK