Getting to Genting

Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I've been caught up in thesis stuff and I have trouble with the amenities of my apartment at the moment. Actually, the latter has been going on for quite a while (refer to my rant post) and it just got worse recently. I will move the fxxx out of that place as soon as I can but alas, I'm stuck there for the time being.

On the happy side of my life, I went up to Genting Highlands a few days ago to hang out with my dad. Honestly, I did it more for the pleasure of getting as far away as I can from my room. Let me put it this way, Genting Highlands is fun and all but once you've seen it, you've seen it all.

Here's a little 101 on Genting. It's basically this grand place located high up in the mountains along the borders of Pahang. So you can expect it to be quite cooling there. There are two themes parks there - outdoor and indoor. The rides are enjoyable to say the least and it does make you feel as if you are in a Wonderland. For mummies and daddies and grannies and those who would prefer a much more mature activities, fear not for there are several casinos up there. It's the only place in the whole Malaysia with casinos.

This is the main hotel and Genting infamous logo on the top.

Now, the reason why Genting lost its luster to me because 1) The price of everything is extortionate; 2) I have played the rides in the theme parks for gods know how many times; 3) There's nothing else to do there besides the theme park (there is an area full of arcades though but even that has become boring).

Nevertheless, Genting is a photogenic place. Here are a few examples:

By the way, the guy with the blue hat is me. I though since it's cold up there, I should put on something to indicate that. Anyway, that's all for now. Genting is not so bad if you never go up there. So, do schedule a date to go up there if you have never been there :D