Picturesque Putrajaya

    After arriving from Langkawi on a pleasant flight back, I found out about this place called Putrajaya. Putrajaya serves as the administrative and judicial capital of Malaysia. It's only a short drive of 25 kilometers from Kuala Lumpur. When I asked my uncle about it, he explained that its peaceful and charming nature makes it a great place to visit. At first, I was quite skeptical. With acquiescence, I agreed to go to what I had envisioned as a bunch of boring government buildings and an unremarkable mosque. Putrajaya blew my expectations out of the water. Honestly, I couldn't have been more wrong. 

    On arrival, I was blown away by the beauty of the lake integrated with the city's planning. Let's get this out of the way, the buildings themselves looked very modern and technologically advanced. Even the buildings exceeded my expectations by a mile. Now I was very excited to see all the other places. I stood right in front of the dock in the shadow of the Putra Mosque. I must talk about the mosque.

    You can't really ignore that architectural prowess. The mosque consists of one central dome, surrounded by eight smaller domes.  The domes showcase an intricate pattern built using vibrant rose-colored granite. The rose color really adds embellishment to the spectacular construction of the mosque. The color and shape of the mosque create what to me feels like a masterpiece. In the front of the mosque lies a humongous minaret, which soars above its surroundings. It truly is a treat for the eyes.

    At around sunset, we decided to go on a sightseeing tour of the lake and Putrajaya itself. The boat was just incredible, it had a second floor and bow which were accessible by all passengers. I for one stood on the bow for the whole time enjoying the views. On the tour, we passed under the incredible Seri Wawasan Bridge, an asymmetric cable bridge. It had an uncanny likeness to a ship's sail. The bridge catching the last rays of light created an astounding view.

    After disembarking, I got to see something on another level entirely. The lights of the bridge, mosque, and buildings cast spectacular reflections into the lake producing a truly exceptional view. I can't really describe it in words, but I'll try my best. Every building around the lake turned its lights on, each and every light casting a beautiful reflection into the water, creating a surreal experience. I thought that it was the most spectacular evening ever!

    Putrajaya proved itself to be something worth visiting. I wholeheartedly recommend everyone to visit. May is still the monsoon season so be sure to check the weather forecast for rain. Carry a few raincoats just in case. Come during July to avoid most of the rain. I think that a little rain never hurt anyone, but it's your choice. Putrajaya left me speechless and I think the same will apply to you. As usual thanks a lot for reading and be sure to comment on any of your suggestions. And make sure to stop over on your Malaysian Trip! 

Yours Sincerely,

Learning Through Expeditions