The skies may be dark with thunder and the streets covered in deep puddles of rain, but the atmosphere today in Kuala Lumpur has been one of colour and light. As the city prepares for Deepavali, the Hindu Festival of Light, the Pavilion mall is being decorated with window displays and intricate artwork made from tiny, colourful beads. It was a beautiful sight to behold and Nicholas and I spent an afternoon exploring the artwork and two local temples in Chinatown.

Sadly my ancient iPhone didn't do either temple justice with its photographic ability (or lack thereof...) but hopefully the images give an impression of the colour that can to be found in Kuala Lumpur away from the main city hustle and bustle.