KL

I like big, modern Asian cities. In particular, I like their anonymous height. My hotel room is on the 30th floor of a huge modern sky scraper. I am sure my father (who hates such things) would say it was ‘characterless,’ but I quite like things that way. It is modern and comfortable. I have a huge bed, and a remote control that does everything from monitor the temperature, to control all the light switches. If I am in bed and I want it warmer, I just press the plus button and everything is taken care of. And then there is the view. I love standing at my window and watching the traffic below. I love staring at the other skyscrapers, none of which are quite close enough for me to see in or for anyone to see me. I could stand totally naked at my window (not that I have) and no one would see me. But I can see the first trains, monorails, go by in the early morning, and watch the men on their scooters racing off to work. I can watch the sun turn funny colours as it falls quickly in the west, and the bright lights of the space age buildings in front of me switch on.