I think since we’ve arrived in Malaysia what is a challenge is the humidity. So, the team was in need of some water action ! A short stroll from the city is Sunway lagoon – the largest water theme park in this region of Asia. The staff kindly took care of us, guided us through the various activities and we had a ball ! ! ! I would have never thought I would surf a wave or body board on a static wave and even less bungy jumping… now, that was real scary ! I am addicted to adrenalyn but it took me a long while before i jumped out from this bridge. What a feeling – a must to do if you have a strong heart and feel like a big wooosh in your life .
Re-energized, it was time for us to meet with National Kidney Foundation (NKF) of Malaysia that organized from a visit to 1 of their dialysis centres to the dozens of riders leading us to from our hotel in the morning to their headoffice to meetings with doctors and patients. There are times in life when you meet amazing people ; today was definitely one ! Paul and I spent a large part of the morning discussing how we will start generating more awarness and prevention around CKD, how our journey can impact positively in Malaysia and the global renal network and the partnership with doctors and the NKF members.
I was introduced a little later on to a patient on dialysis following her request. That woman, born in Malaysia is diabetic, lost her eye sights and also is affected by CKD. Her dream always has been to go for a ride on ‘big motorbikes’… it was an absolute honor to have her as a pillion passenger. It was a very emotional moment, I was being able to fulfill that woman’s ultimate dream and I could feel so much life in her that it gave me hope, lots of hope !
Since we have arrived to Malaysia, I have experienced so many unique moments. The malaysian are so generous, friendly and have a great sense of support. Tomorrow, we are embarqing on another great adventure : India ! But, beforehand the team was invited for a private riding tour of the Sepang F1 circuit… How good is that ? We found ourselves riding on that tremendous circuit, had a full visit of the facilities and even got to race some very fast go-karting. Sepang circuit is a fantastic address for all amateur of high speed and motorsports !
