The conference days are now over. HiveFest Day 3 marked a change of pace.
Today was about a bit of well-earned relaxation after two intense but rewarding days. Of course, calling it “relaxing” might be a bit misleading, because the day started with an early adventure: a visit to the famous Batu Caves!
I woke up early, grabbed breakfast, and jumped on the bus heading just outside Kuala Lumpur. The sight was breathtaking: the massive golden statue of Lord Murugan guarding the entrance, the vivid colors of the staircase in the already hot morning air.
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The 272 rainbow-colored steps looked so nice… until I started climbing them in the tropical heat! It was a test of endurance. Along the way, cheeky monkeys watched me(sometimes trying to steal snacks)
The cave temples themselves were grand, mysterious, and full of symbolism I could not understand, but admired.
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One of the most striking sights at the Batu Caves is the massive green statue of Hanuman, the monkey god and companion of Lord Rama (that's what someone explained to me). His chest is torn open to reveal the image of Rama and Sita within his heart.
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After the morning climb, the return to the hotel felt like a blessing. Finally, a bit of downtime and a chance to cool off.
After a quick shower, I went out to have a light lunch and to stop by a nearby mall for some last-minute shopping. To my surprise, I was greeted by a beautiful and artistic procession of elephants displayed throughout the halls. Each one was uniquely decorated.
I later learned that this initiative aims to raise awareness and support the protection of Asian elephants.
Once my shopping was done, I returned to the hotel to enjoy what we jokingly called the Hive Liquidity Pool (a.k.a. the swimming pool 😎).
It was a perfect moment to recharge, before the upcoming #BeerSaturday, organized by our friend @detlev. This tradition began in Lisbon in 2017 and has continued at every HiveFest since then.
But my day didn’t end there. I was once again invited by my Malaysian friends to join them for dinner, and to my great surprise, the restaurant they chose was Italian! It felt like fate for someone like me who has a deep love for Italy and even family connections there.
And the food… oh, the food! Every bite tasted authentic, perfectly cooked with ingredients clearly imported from Italy.
I ended up chatting in Italian with Giuseppe, the chef, and Ricardo, the owner. Both were passionate and kind, thrilled to share their culinary vision with me. They even offered us a round of Limoncello to finish the meal. Watching my Malaysian friends take their first sip was priceless! Their faces clearly weren’t expecting that lemony burst of flavor!
We all laughed heartily, and before leaving, we took a group photo with Giuseppe and Ricardo to capture the warmth of that unforgettable moment.
Tomorrow marks the final day, with the much-anticipated Closing Dinner. It feels bittersweet. This HiveFest has gone by far too fast. All part of me wishes it could last just a little longer.
See you tomorrow.
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Momentos genuinos y transculturales...pura magia y la verdadera esencia de viajar.... sí señor. Parece que no solo disfrutaste de una cena, sino que viviste una experiencia redonda... inolvidable. ¡Gracias por compartir un recuerdo tan hermoso y feliz! Sin duda, le sacó una sonrisa a cualquiera.
@marabuzal te envía un cálido abrazo!!!
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You're really getting the full experience. Did the monkey sign up for Hive?
We should indeed try to sign up monkeys. They won´t be worse users as the average - not posting :(
I'd say we have plenty of monkeys on Hive already 😳
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I read "Limoncello" and instantly forgot everything else I had read 😅 I enjoy it every time I get to drink it. Great experience you had 🎉🎉
This is the 2nd post I'm reading today about the HiveFest and it really shows how impactful and fun the event was.
Though there was an unclarified info about you being the one behind the costume mask of a Penguin 😄
Seems like you are having a ball of a time, and those caves are fascinating.
This is a great outing indeed, perfect picture and lovely meals.
!ALIVE
@arcange ,my friend, all the best for you. Always. 🫶🏽💜
I'm tired just reading about it 😂 My lord what a day! Looks soooo fun though, memories for a lifetime.
What a nice way to end the day - Italian cuisine and Limoncello! Saluti!
!BBH
!ALIVE
Those caves, statues, and structures, are absolutely incredible! That's some astonishing architecture! Your day sounds super fun, my friend, and ending it over authentic Italian food with friends seems like the perfect bookend to your day. I imagine that you have Hive friends all over the world! 😁🙏💚✨🤙
Such an amazing day at an incredible location!!
That's a good one! 😂 Looks like you guys have been having fun!