New travel bog.

Hello to anybody who still checks this!

We are starting a new blog over at travelpod.com. Here is the URL
http://blog.travelpod.com/members/kellyandbrendan

It has some interesting things like, a map That shows where we are and have been, links to the hotels and hostels we stay at, and an easier way to comment on the blog. So, if you are interested in our travels through Mongolia, china, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and anywhere else we might go, give it a look!

Sigiriya - The Most Dangerous Place on Earth!

So, early in our trip in Sri Lanka, we traveled to Sigiriya, an ancient fortress/monastery inhabited since about the 5th century B.C. While wandering the grounds and hiking up the giant rock we stumbled upon a bunch of signs warning us of the true dangers of this place.

That's a lot to wrap my head around, but I think I know what to be on the lookout for.

Wait,  WHAT! All those warnings about wasps & nothing about king cobras hidden in wicker baskets!

Layover in Kuala Lumpur

So, it's been a long while (& uploading hasn't worked), but we had a long layover in KL before beginning our trip to Sri Lanka. We arrived at the domestic airport for Kuala Lumpur even though we were flying in from Seoul. We had to march a 1/4 mile or so down the tarmac to the cargo terminal. One plane was sponsored by the Oakland Raiders. They apparently enjoy disappointing customers overseas, as well. After a very confusing conversation, we finally figured out where we were & took an hour long bus ride into KL. Took waaay too long, but we figured out how to get to the real airport & checked our bags ahead of time (soooooo convenient). Their light rail is easy, & we entered the city excited to sample their offerings for dinner.

1st up was BBQ pork & pork belly; yes & YES!!!! In the basement of a mall, we almost skipped out on the entire food court. We ALMOST made a bad mistake.

Next, in the same neighborhood, we wandered over to "street food road", or whatever it's called. After rejecting all of the establishments, & starting our search over again, we agreed on a Thai dumpling place. yes. Yes. & YES (common theme)! No complaints can be had on tasty dumplings & cold beer.

Even though they were out all our requests.

I was full, but eventually after a long wandering we tried a Halal (Muslim) spot. After being ignored for a looong time, I ordered chicken Nasi Goreng (Indonesian fried rice). It was not bad, but definitely not worth fretting over.