Plans That Took Time
This trip had been a long time coming. It was first planned for Chinese New Year last February, but we ended up in Jakarta and Bandung instead. We tried again for June during Gawai in Kuching, but work got busy and plans slipped once more.
This time, everything finally aligned. We booked return tickets for RM732.00 each (≈ USD185/EUR157), which felt like great value. Traveling in this period meant a quieter island, open beaches, and a slower pace—space to explore freely, enjoy warm days by the sea, and settle into soft, easy evenings.
An Early Start
We left home at 8:30 in the morning, the city still waking up. Brendan had just started work and would not be joining us anytime soon—except perhaps at Christmas—but since it was a public holiday, he kindly drove us to KL Sentral. The quiet roads made for a calm start.
Checking In at KL Sentral
At KL City Air Terminal, we checked in our yellow submarines. Our KLIA Express tickets—RM40 each (USD10/EUR9)—granted us entry.
Our luggage cleared security quickly and weighed 24kg, safely under our allowance. After a past baggage mistake, we had added extra allowance this time. It was a small relief.
The Airport Express
At 9:00am, we boarded the KLIA Express. The ride was smooth and quiet, the city giving way to greenery. Thirty minutes later, we arrived at KLIA Terminal 1 feeling refreshed.
Through KLIA
We rode escalators up to the departure hall. Cat had a small boarding pass issue, but it was quickly resolved. With time before our 12:55pm flight, we used the MyBorderPass autogate—this time, smooth and effortless.
A Quiet Pause
At Starbucks near Gate G2, we took a moment to pause, enjoying a mushroom Danish, curry puff, caffè mocha, and iced matcha. For RM68.85 (≈ USD17/EUR15), it was a calm break before the next stretch.
Final Security
An alert soon told us Gate G2 was open. The final security check was intense—trays clattering, bags reopened, liquids inspected—but we made it through with our nerves mostly intact.
Boarding the Flight
Boarding began at 12:20pm. The flight was full, with most passengers heading the same way. After heavy runway traffic, we pushed back at 12:45pm and lifted off at 1:00pm.
A Troubling Evening Behind Us
The night before had unsettled us. A fire broke out on the 17th floor staircase, yet no alarm sounded—only messages later revealed the truth. We contacted emergency services, though another resident had already reported it. The fire was controlled, but learning the alarm had been switched off stayed with us.
Soon after, police came to our door based on management’s information. For a moment, we were wrongly linked to the incident. It was resolved, but the unease lingered. This trip felt like a needed pause.
Arrival in Phuket
We landed at 2:00pm Kuala Lumpur time—1:00pm local time—right on schedule. Warm air and gentle smiles greeted us as we stepped off the plane.
Kudos to Capt. Danial and Chief Steward Jonathan for an excellent flight.
What’s Next
Stay tuned for the next instalment as we pass through Immigration, reclaim our yellow submarines, and step into a softer rhythm—where light lingers, the air slows, and the road leads us toward restless shores and a journey just beginning!
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