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A Weekend to Breathe

We had been quiet for a few weeks, busy with family matters and chasing work deadlines. This weekend was the first time we could finally roam free — and this time, we had company.

Remember the apartment our sister Virginia (Ginny) left in our care? Well, Waldorf is now home to our other sister Veronica, whom we affectionately call Imm. After more than two decades of living and working in Singapore, she made the difficult but necessary decision to return to Malaysia.

Our weekend began with a Grab ride to Waldorf Tower to meet her. Brendan, still in full night owl mode during his semester break, chose to sleep in. Again.

Off to Mutiara Damansara

With Imm in tow, we walked out of Hartamas Shopping Centre and waited for the Rapid KL T852 bus to Semantan MRT Station. The bus arrived soon after, and twenty minutes later we were boarding the MRT to Mutiara Damansara.

We got off and walked through the quiet corridors of The Curve, then crossed over to IPC Shopping Centre. None of us had eaten, so brunch was the first order of the day. After checking the options, we settled on MyeongDong Topokki for a satisfying Korean meal.

Browsing at IKEA

With our tummies full, we headed into IKEA, our true destination. Imm looked for home decor ideas while Cat and I checked out curtains and railings. As always, IKEA pulled us into its maze, and we spent quite some time browsing.

Showing Imm KL Sentral

We then returned to the MRT and rode in the opposite direction to Muzium Negara, where we walked into KL Sentral. We wanted to show Imm the excellent transport hub — a place where you can catch the MRT, LRT, Monorail, KTM Komuter, ERL, and buses to KLIA and even Genting Highlands.

After a short tour, we wandered into NU Sentral for drinks before heading back to Muzium Negara MRT Station.

Heading Home

We rode the MRT back to Semantan, then boarded the Rapid KL T852 again. After ten minutes, Imm got off at Plaza Damas to return to Waldorf, while we stayed on as the bus looped back to Semantan.

From there, we switched to the Rapid KL T820 bus to Menara DBKL, then walked home to our condo.

Today’s Transport Costs

• T852 Hartamas → Semantan: RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)
• MRT Semantan → Mutiara Damansara: RM2.80 (≈ USD/EUR0.60)
• MRT Mutiara Damansara → Muzium Negara: RM3.10 (≈ USD/EUR0.70)
• MRT Muzium Negara → Semantan: RM1.20 (≈ USD/EUR0.30)
• T852 Semantan → Semantan (round trip): RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)
• T820 Semantan → DBKL: RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)

A Small Reminder

While masks are now optional outdoors, they are still mandatory indoors. Stay safe and considerate.

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📍 Location:
Waldorf Tower - https://goo.gl/maps/fEXZjEEpvTBMVy9J7
Hartamas Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/QRcNpLMi7AZFRcxeA
Plaza Damas Bus Stop - https://goo.gl/maps/tuGCqEW2GJ8JkRQv5
Semantan MRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/da8CJXYc1p4szikT6
Mutiara Damansara MRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/n6kWFQWvMfsNYu7P6
The Curve - https://goo.gl/maps/4wCAQNCSY8cNVjLH8
IPC Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/KktGvkTDwhQYXxYCA
IKEA Damansara - https://goo.gl/maps/p7B9xX71WYh87rjG9
Muzium Negara MRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/WJ26xjorww9LahHa6
Nu Sentral - https://goo.gl/maps/G4kpyRj7fqVMSU8k8
Menara DBKL Bus Stop - https://goo.gl/maps/rMY8gvx5YWRr82ju7 

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