batu caves, kuala lumpur

i only managed a half day of sight-seeing in kuala lumpur - and the highlight was the 272 step climb up to the batu caves (and an additional 80 steps to the upper cave).  this stair climb was shared with monkeys.  seriously, it was an interesting experience to be accompanied by small gray monkeys as if they were ordinary tourists out for a stroll.  equally interesting were the handful of exercisers (i won't describe them as runners, despite the running apparel, because - they walked the stairs).  back down at street level, i rehydrated with a distinctly local treat :D