Kuala Lumpur 6th April.

Just after 12.30am 7/4/2018. Yesterday was the second of five consecutive port days. The first day was our second call at Singapore. This time we docked at Port Kelang, around 90 minutes by coach from/to Kuala Lumpur. The brochure describes the journey as scenic. Hardly! I joined yet another Cunard organised excursion. We paid the briefest of visits (30 minutes) to the National Museum. We then stopped by the Railway Station and Administrative Headquarters which was next door to the National Mosque. Just as some of us were debating whether we would be granted entry to the latter, given our summer clothing, we were ushered back on to the coach. An opportunity was provided to photograph the Pretonas Twin Towers. We ascended the KL Tower for views from the glassed-in Observation Deck. Despite the haze, possibly of pollution, there were worthwhile views to be had from the KL Tower. An excellent buffet lunch was served at the Grand Seasons Hotel. A decent amount of time was later allowed at the Central Market. The previous threat of a thunderstorm was realised when we left the market. Thunder exploded and lightening streaked accross a leadened sky. But as soon as I turned on my camera to video this storm, the lightening became far less spectacular. Fortunately, none of our party got drenched! The journey back to the ship was uneventful albeit with a certain amount of congestion on the outskirts of the city. We arrived at the cruise terminal at around 5pm; I wandered off to take photographs, being accompanied discreetly by a member of the harbour personnel! QM2 departed Port Kelang shortly after 6pm while I was texting my sister from inside my cabin. I don’t know the temperature today; however it was extremely humid. Here are a few pictures:- National Museum. Such a pity no guide book was available. National Museum collection of locomotives. The coach with Its fancy interior decoration which sadly, severely restricts the view. Railway Station. Central Market Port Kelang. Very best wishes, David.