Hello from KL

As I write this I am standing in the international terminal of KL airport, Malaysia! I have a three hour stop over here before going onto Perth. The flight here was very nice, although I don't give Malaysian airlines much time before going bust if every flight is as empty as mine (I had a row of 7 to myself!). The airport is also very nice and clean. I've found myself looking at all the typically gap year student items (sarongs, woodern jewelry, silk 'ethnic' tops!) - its a good job I have no Malaysian money (and I've banned myself from using the cash machine).

It was quite an interesting flight over, the route was quite nice (including over Afghanistan and straight over teh top of Kabul), even though it was dark it was possible to make out the cities (the only realy area of light in a whole mass of darkness!) and the captain informed us where we were at helpful points. Although according to a pilot friend the captain may have no idea where we were and just pointing things out to fill his time (my friend has no idea where he is most of the time and sometimes no idea even of the country he's supposidly flying to). Wish I'd flown over during the day as the views would have been incredible. I'm now hoping for a flight just as empty on the next leg of the journey (I stupidly asked for aisle again) as it will be light and coastal views might be quite good (Phil is permited a "told you so" at this point as to teh benefits of window seats.)

If all goes to plan Phil should be in Singapore now and we should meet up in Perth. We will be met by his friend Simon who is going to take us fishing and then hopefully a relaxing evening (I'm quite tired, for once in my life I was unable to sleep - which is unusual as most of you know I can normally 'nap' my way through most distractions!)

Oh well - off to look at the pretty jewels and clothes (as well as the typical travellers fair theres an amazing collection of 'posh' gold, silver, diamonds and fancy watches!)