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Malaysia II Day 15: Bali – KK

It was time to say our goodbyes to Bali, but before doing so, we needed to have another mie goreng/nasi goreng breakfast. We learnt during breakfast that everyone here has only a few names to choose from based on their order of birth. Our driver is called Ketut, so we know he was the fourth-born. After… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 15: Bali – KK

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Best meal in Bali @ Sarong. Drink: Passionfruit mint bellini. Appetizers: scallop, “whole squid”, and crispy chicken. Entrée: 8 hour braised beef, pork curry, and fish green curry with a side of green beans. Ending with a sampler dessert plate.

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Malaysia II Day 14: More Bali Adventures!

Today we selected the American breakfast instead with eggs, toast, bacon, sausage and tomato. Again this is served with watermelon juice and watermelon and papaya slices. The portion sizes were not large, just one small piece of each of the bacon, sausage and tomato, unlike the portions I’m used to in Canada (*cough* Baker St.… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 14: More Bali Adventures!

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Malaysia II Day 12: KK – Bali

It was another chill day in Kota Kinabalu with some fresh roti canai downstairs for breakfast many thanks for our aunty who is always keeping us well-fed. After some packing for Bali, it was time for lunch again. This time, authentic Indian Malay food at the Fish Head restaurant. We, of course, has to order… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 12: KK – Bali

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Malaysia II Day 11 – New Year’s Day in KK

A very chill 1st day of the year, as we got out of bed at around 11am given the late night last night. Aaron’s aunty was nice enough to prepare some home made lunch for us consisting of fried fish curry, an okra-like vegetable, stir-fried squid, stir-fried shrimp and BBQ duck. It was nice to… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 11 – New Year’s Day in KK

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Malaysia II Day 9: Sandakan – KK

After a fun-filled day yesterday, we had plenty of downtime to just enjoy the amenities of the hotel today. We casually strolled downstairs to have breakfast at the hotel restaurant, then walked around the attached Harbour Mall. I was less than pleased with the shops in the mall; however. There was a billboard saying “Fashion…… Continue reading Malaysia II Day 9: Sandakan – KK