We got to be tourists today for a few hours on our last day here in KL. Two of our new friends, Adrian & Darren, were kind enough to take us out sightseeing and shopping. We started our day at the KL Tower.
This is an impressive structure and one that gives you a panoramic view of the entire city.
It was good to see the city from the elevation and learn some of the history behind some of the buildings around town.
Our amazing hosts for the day, Adrian & Darren along with Peter
After the tower visit we headed over to the KLCC where the famous Twin Towers are located. Another impressive building and one time the tallest building in the world. Adrian and Darren tried to get us tickets so we could go up but the tickets were all gone by the time they got there; so we observed it from the ground.
Posing with the towers
Potential album covers?
The Twin Towers are also home to the Philharmonic Concert Hall.
After our visit to the Twin Towers we next head over to Petaling Street – a place known for real imitation goods of all kinds and infamous for pickpockets.
Adrian getting us fresh sugar cane drinks and they were so refreshing.
Aaron with his sugar cane drink
The busy street of Petaling Street – lined with little shops on either side selling any branded goods you can think of (the imitations of course)
I don’t think the girls were pleased to be in my picture
Peter checking out some Nikes
After making some purchases, we walked over to the Central Market, home to some local crafts and souvenirs.
Aaron checking out some batik fabric
Adrian and Darren helping Aaron bargain with the sales lady – we got her to lower her asking price.
Next up, our favorite part of the afternoon – Bryan “shopping” for “clothes”
Flexing his muscles and settling on this outfit. Bryan the Chinaman!
Fun to see they had a store here to recognize us
We had a fun filled afternoon sightseeing and shopping. Next up was the prayer meeting at Calvary Church and our last ministry opportunity of the trip. We have been continuously been blown away at the response and turn out at these midweek/weekend events. The people of the church are definitely desiring God to transform them and also transform the city for His glory. We were very privilege to be a part of this movement and honored that we got to participate.
The prayer meeting was very powerful and the church prayed over us and Pastor Petrina even spoke a word over us. We are truly blessed and looking forward to what God has in store.
Aaron with Pastor David. The people here say Aaron is the American version of Pastor David.
The team with Adrian and Darren
The team with Andrew, one of the excellent keyboard players here
The team with Tabitha, the fearless Youth director and also our fine host for most everything we did.
The team with Kimmie
We spent sometime saying our goodbyes and then we headed back to our hotel before heading to dinner. We were going to head to Hard Rock Cafe for dinner and by the time we got there, the restaurant was completely packed because of the world cup broadcast. So, we just ended up getting some souvenirs and then eating in the lobby restaurant.
My dinner
We were also serenaded at dinner by this Filipino band – they sang Oye Como Va, go figure. They were quite good actually.
We saw quite a few of these around town. Very pretty.
After dinner with Pastor Steven, we reconnected with some of the young people at a local hotspot called Pappa Rich. It was a upscale coffee shop that is open late. Bummed we didn’t get a picture with the entire crew that came and hung with us. It was great to meet these guys and have the opportunity to encourage them and hear their stories.
Back at the hotel
This was an amazing trip and filled with great memories and new friends. We were very blessed and very well taken care of. We are definitely looking forward to partnering again with the church. Thank you Calvary Church and thank you KL!
Until I get home…peace
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