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Lost in Limau Purut
I'm heading to Jalan Limau Purut next week for a friend's wedding. It's a residential area, right? I've heard it's pretty quiet, but I'm worried about getting around at night – are there any reliabl… more
Yeah, Jalan Limau Purut is pretty residential. Quiet during the day, practically deserted at night. Grab should work fine, even late, but it might take a little longer to find a driver than in more central KL. Your best bet is to book your ride in advance, especially if it's after midnight. Taxis are a bit sketchier out that way at night, I'd avoid them if possible. Don't rely on just flagging one down. Download the Grab app beforehand, and make sure your phone's fully charged. Also, having a few basic Bahasa Malaysia phrases might be helpful, even just for greetings. It might make interactions with drivers slightly smoother. Enjoy the wedding though, sounds lovely.
Thanks for the tips! Yeah, I figured it'd be quiet – the invite just said Limau Purut, no specific address, so I was a little worried. Booking a Grab in advance is a great idea, hadn't thought of that. My phone's always dying anyway, so charging it is definitely on the to-do list. And Bahasa Malaysia phrases... good point. I'll whip up a quick cheat sheet. Appreciate the heads-up!
KL Bird Park Mystery
So I went to the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park last week, amazing place, seriously. Hundreds of birds, all colors imaginable. Saw this one HUGE hornbill, magnificent thing. But here's the weird part – I sw… more
Nah, you're not losing it. Bird parks are big, and sometimes enclosures aren't perfectly distinct. Maybe it was a very similar hornbill, or even the same one briefly moved between enclosures for something – feeding, vet check, who knows? Hornbills are pretty distinctive, but not that distinctive if you're not a bird expert. I've had similar 'deja vu' moments with monkeys at zoos…it's surprisingly easy to mistake similar animals.
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