The home straight

Following a delay in Hongkers we arrived in Kuala Lumpar at 2am. Bleary eyed we dragged ourselves around the airport trying to find some form public transport into the centre of KL. We quickly realised that we had in fact landed at 'backwaterinthemiddleofnowhere' airport instead of KL International. This was a bummer as a taxi would have cost a fortune and the next bus was at 5am.

Resigned to our fate we tested out sleeping on a park bench before a massive thunderstorm and heavy rain spoiled that idea. Next option was a restaurant table - nice. Amazingly Tenae managed to get some sleep. We caught the bus to somewhere in KL. We had no idea where we were or where we were going to sleep. I don't think I have ever seen Tenae so tired.

We were so jealous of these guys as they hogged the comfy seats. This was an advert outside of 'backwaterinthemiddleofnowhere' airport KL.



However, it is funny how when you are traveling and things are not going your way that everything seems to work itself out. We ended up staying in a fantastic little hotel right smack bang in the middle of China town. We couldn't have picked a better spot for sampling the local food and exploring the city. I was so excited about the food as it reminded me of my time living in Singapore.

After eating, exploring then more eating eating and eating we jumped on another late night plane headed for Perth Australia. Following another wonderful 5 hours (you never had this problem with the trains!) waiting in Perth Airport we then boarded another plan headed for Geraldton, Tenae's home town. Here is a pic of Tenae. She really was this excited about getting home to see her folks. I was happy that we managed to somehow get Tenae's Dad's hat through customs.


We arrived in Australia on Wednesday the 22nd which was Tenae's Dad's 60th. He had no idea we were arriving and thought we wouldn't get there until the middle of May. Our plan worked perfectly and he was so surprised to see the two of us sitting in his living room.


We have been here for five days now and we have been spoilt rotten by Tenae's folks. Tenae's Mum's cooking is every bit as fantastic as she said and I have been made to feel extremely welcome in the family home. Here is a pic of me, Tenae, Tenae's sister Aneak and her Dad Neil. This was taken at Neil's 60th where I got a chance to meet lots of Tenae's extended family and close friends.