It’s the company and not the destination

Some say it’s the journey and not the destination, I say it’s the company and not the destination, that makes the journey more interesting.

I recently made a trip to Malaysia with my cousin. It probably is the first time that she and I have had a vacation together. It was an opportunity spend quality time catching up on our lives and deepen the bond we share.

We spent our 5 days exploring a little of Malaysia mostly the food and making some new friends.

A few hours after we landed we took a 5 hour bus ride to Penang. During which we time we were entertained by this little boy.

Once in Penang, we walked the streets, exploring the art district and the streets which were lined up with food vendors. Despite our best effort to not overeat, its pretty hard to resist when different smells keep wafting the air.

Things people do for a picture – Art Street in Penang

One of the street food vendors we ate from

He watches the shore disappear, Penang Ferry

Art district, Penang

At the end of the 2 days there, we took a ferry and bus a back to Kuala Lumpur, where we made friends with an Australian, German, Vietnamese, and a few Malaysians. I am typically not one who will approach strangers and strike up a friendship, but being with my cousin who has a more outgoing personality than me, it was easier to step outside my comfort zone.

I could talk about our adventures, but instead I will share some of my favorite photographs.

Entrance to Batu caves, 272 steps to the top

Devotees at the caves

About my random musings

I am originally from South East Asia and I moved to the US about 15 years ago to follow my heart. My heart has since been broken a few times, but I continue to be on journey of trying to mend it. I could talk about running, baking or writing in a small crowd, but put me in a room full of strangers and I will be the one standing in a corner people watching. When I am not writing or running, I would be in my kitchen, flour strewn all over the kitchen counters, music playing in the background and me just rolling and folding dough, excited about what my creation will turn out to be. Besides that I love passionately, when I love, I give it my all, not always a good thing, but that is who I am. I jump both feet in and sometimes I come out with regrets but having learnt a lesson. I believe everything happens for a reason and this is my place to share bits and pieces of my life, my adventures and sometimes misadventures. Hope you enjoy reading my stories as much I enjoy sharing them with you.

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7 Responses to It’s the company and not the destination

Karen SYmons says:

March 8, 2017 at 1:54 pm

looks like you are having a lot of fun…please email or call me. I have booked our flights!

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- my random musings says:
  
  March 8, 2017 at 1:59 pm
  
  I’m still not back in US, will call you when I get back.
  
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Priceless Joy says:

March 8, 2017 at 10:57 am

I love this post! I love seeing all the wonderful photos! Looks like you and your cousin had so much fun!

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- my random musings says:
  
  March 8, 2017 at 1:52 pm
  
  Thank you PJ. We really had such a great time. Hopefully we get to do it again. The fact that my niece goes to Uni there and I got to see her made it even better. Hope you are well?
  
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  - Priceless Joy says:
    
    March 8, 2017 at 2:46 pm
    
    Sounds wonderful! I’m doing very well! Thanks!
    
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joyroses13 says:

March 8, 2017 at 7:06 am

Great that you had a wonderful time and I totally agree with you. It is the company. The best of company can make even the dullest place sparkle! 🙂

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- my random musings says:
  
  March 8, 2017 at 1:53 pm
  
  Thank you. I’ve gone on trips where the company was bad and that ruined the vacation. This was one of the best trips I’ve had.
  
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