Malaysia Summary

Kuala Lumpur (May 13-14)
Transportation: Flight. AirAsia AK 813. Online purchase for US$104.
Accomodation: Red Dragon Youth Hotel. 25MYR/night for double room w/ AC, shared bath, and no windows. Shared room with Nicole.
Tours & Sights: Petronus Towers. ★★★★ Free! Waru likes tall buildings.
Yummies: Satays and 豆花 at the street stalls.
Notable Purchases:
- A few new pieces of light clothing at the mall
- Tiger Balm for the mosquito bites...

Kota Kinabalu (May 21-22, 24)
Transportation: Flight. AirAsia QZ9022. Online purchase for 819,000IDR. Looong delay that turned into a short delay. Good thing I hung out at the airport!
Accomodation: Lavender Lodge. 65MYR/night single room w/ AC, shared bath. VERY clean. Very friendly owners offer free airport pickup and other travel-related services. They even picked up my laundry for me across the street!
Sights & Tours:
- State Museum. ★★ 15MYR to learn about Borneo's history.
- Outdoor Food Market. ★★★★★ Fresh fruits & vegetables, meats, seafood, spices, etc. Some stuff I've never seen before!
Yummies: Mangoes, pick-a-fish/clam-and-prepare-as-you-want seafood, noodles
Notable Purchases: None

Sandakan (May 23)
Transportation: Bus. 33MYR one way fare.
Accomodation: ??? Recommended by the owners at Lavender Lodge. New place by the central market and waterfront area. 60MYR/night for single room w/ AC, shared bath.
Sights & Tours: Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. ★★★ 40MYR. For all the time and effort it took to get there, what a disappointment! The creatures were cute though.
Yummies: None
Notable Purchases: None