But the subsequent swimming session was at Changi Beach Club and we managed to capture a few shots. Kaelyn had her first swim when she was 9 months old at Sentosa, so Sherryn had a late start...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Sherryn's first swimming experience
Sherryn had her first swimming experience at 13.5 months at the Anchorvale CC swimming pool near our place. We did not take any pictures that time.
But the subsequent swimming session was at Changi Beach Club and we managed to capture a few shots. Kaelyn had her first swim when she was 9 months old at Sentosa, so Sherryn had a late start...
But the subsequent swimming session was at Changi Beach Club and we managed to capture a few shots. Kaelyn had her first swim when she was 9 months old at Sentosa, so Sherryn had a late start...
Sunday, March 13, 2011
HK Trip November 2010 - Day 1 to 4
A long long overdue blog - our trip to HK in November 2010. Just David, Kaelyn and I. Sherryn was only 10 months, and we didnt think we can manage both of them by ourselves without help. Sherryn obviously didnt make a fuss about being left out. In fact she had a happy time with Ye ye, Nai nai, Gong gong and Po po..
We spent a total of 8 days in HK (both departure and arrival days inclusive). It was a good trip overall, visited HK Disneyland, caught up with HK colleagues, saw Pandas etc.
Day 1 - Arrival at Disneyland hotel
Its end November so the Christmas spirit is in the air already. Makes the holiday even more enjoyable.
Day 2 & 3 - Disneyland (Lantau Island)
We were 'pre-warned' that HK Disneyland is very small, and not to get our expectations too high etc. My colleague even hinted to me that 2 days 3 nights is a little too excessive to spend in HK Disneyland. But after the 2nd day in Disneyland, we realised that even 2 days is not enough for us!
The park is smaller than the one in US and Japan, but with Kaelyn around, we cant pack too many activities. Moreover, we spent time on meals (she takes more than an hour to finish each meal!), frequent visits to the toilets, nap times, handling her when she threw tantrums etc..
Breakfast in Enchanted Gardens in the Hotel with the characters
David queued for more than an hour for this photo! I wouldnt have done that if it was just the 2 of us, but Kaelyn insisted on taking photos with her favourite characters...
The drama queen having fun
The shops are so full of toys, characters, souvenirs, colours.
Teacups - she insisted on taking the pink teacup with purple designs. Gosh, I had to keep track of where the teacup ends up while queueing so that we can make a dash for it when its our turn!
Day 4 - Ngong Ping 360 and Big Buddha (Lantau Island)
Before we left Disneyland, we went to Mickey's maze for some fun and took pictures with the princesses. Kaelyn suddenly turned shy when the princesses spoke to her.
We left our baggages at Disneyland before leaving for the Big Buddha via MTR. The cable car ride (called Ngong Ping 360) to the Big Buddha was really enjoyable. It is a 15 - 20 mins ride and the scenery was great. We took a glass bottom cable car so could see the trees beneath us as well.
At the Big Buddha, David carried Kaelyn up 200 over steps! And the girl walked all the way down on her own.
We spent a total of 8 days in HK (both departure and arrival days inclusive). It was a good trip overall, visited HK Disneyland, caught up with HK colleagues, saw Pandas etc.
Day 1 - Arrival at Disneyland hotel
Its end November so the Christmas spirit is in the air already. Makes the holiday even more enjoyable.
Day 2 & 3 - Disneyland (Lantau Island)
We were 'pre-warned' that HK Disneyland is very small, and not to get our expectations too high etc. My colleague even hinted to me that 2 days 3 nights is a little too excessive to spend in HK Disneyland. But after the 2nd day in Disneyland, we realised that even 2 days is not enough for us!
The park is smaller than the one in US and Japan, but with Kaelyn around, we cant pack too many activities. Moreover, we spent time on meals (she takes more than an hour to finish each meal!), frequent visits to the toilets, nap times, handling her when she threw tantrums etc..
Breakfast in Enchanted Gardens in the Hotel with the characters
David queued for more than an hour for this photo! I wouldnt have done that if it was just the 2 of us, but Kaelyn insisted on taking photos with her favourite characters...
The drama queen having fun
The shops are so full of toys, characters, souvenirs, colours.
Teacups - she insisted on taking the pink teacup with purple designs. Gosh, I had to keep track of where the teacup ends up while queueing so that we can make a dash for it when its our turn!
Day 4 - Ngong Ping 360 and Big Buddha (Lantau Island)
Before we left Disneyland, we went to Mickey's maze for some fun and took pictures with the princesses. Kaelyn suddenly turned shy when the princesses spoke to her.
We left our baggages at Disneyland before leaving for the Big Buddha via MTR. The cable car ride (called Ngong Ping 360) to the Big Buddha was really enjoyable. It is a 15 - 20 mins ride and the scenery was great. We took a glass bottom cable car so could see the trees beneath us as well.
At the Big Buddha, David carried Kaelyn up 200 over steps! And the girl walked all the way down on her own.
HK Trip November 2010 - Day 5 to 8
Day 5 - Ocean Park (HK Island)
My impression of Ocean Park before we went was not very good - old, nothing much to see etc. But how wrong I was. In fact I think it can be even more enjoyable than Disneyland (for me at least). There are animals to see (the best thing for us is being able to catch the Pandas), children's amusment park, and thrill rides for older kids and adults. The park is so big we were unable to cover the whole place.
This ride goes vertically up, with sudden drops. It was even scary for me initially, but Kaelyn enjoyed it so much she went on it 3 times.
On the ferris wheel
While Kaelyn was taking her nap in the stroller, David and I took turns to go on the minetrain roller coaster. Thrilling! Fun! Havent been on a roller coaster for ages that I went on it 3 times!
Day 6 - Avenue of the Stars / Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade / Meet up with colleagues (Kowloon), Victoria Peak (HK Island)
We stayed at the YMCA Hotel in Kowloon. This hotel is in a very good location but yet the prices are very reasonable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to HK.
In the morning, we went to the Avenue of the stars at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, which is 15 mins walk from our hotel. Then we went for lunch with my HK colleagues.
In the later afternoon, we took an open top bus to the base of Victoria Peak. We wanted to take the tram up the Peak, but it was extremely crowded we decided to take a taxi up the mountain. It was freezing cold up there, with very strong winds.
On our way down, we took a mini bus. The driver drove so fast down the hill that Kaelyn threw up all her dinner!
Day 7 - Macau
We didnt have much time for Macau, just a day trip. So our initial target was to visit the St Paul's ruins, the Portuguese style town and Macau tower. We managed to do the first 2, as we spent some time on shopping for almond biscuits and egg tarts. Yum...
HK night scene on our last night there
Day 8 - Home Sweet Home
My impression of Ocean Park before we went was not very good - old, nothing much to see etc. But how wrong I was. In fact I think it can be even more enjoyable than Disneyland (for me at least). There are animals to see (the best thing for us is being able to catch the Pandas), children's amusment park, and thrill rides for older kids and adults. The park is so big we were unable to cover the whole place.
This ride goes vertically up, with sudden drops. It was even scary for me initially, but Kaelyn enjoyed it so much she went on it 3 times.
On the ferris wheel
While Kaelyn was taking her nap in the stroller, David and I took turns to go on the minetrain roller coaster. Thrilling! Fun! Havent been on a roller coaster for ages that I went on it 3 times!
Day 6 - Avenue of the Stars / Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade / Meet up with colleagues (Kowloon), Victoria Peak (HK Island)
We stayed at the YMCA Hotel in Kowloon. This hotel is in a very good location but yet the prices are very reasonable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone going to HK.
In the morning, we went to the Avenue of the stars at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, which is 15 mins walk from our hotel. Then we went for lunch with my HK colleagues.
In the later afternoon, we took an open top bus to the base of Victoria Peak. We wanted to take the tram up the Peak, but it was extremely crowded we decided to take a taxi up the mountain. It was freezing cold up there, with very strong winds.
On our way down, we took a mini bus. The driver drove so fast down the hill that Kaelyn threw up all her dinner!
Day 7 - Macau
We didnt have much time for Macau, just a day trip. So our initial target was to visit the St Paul's ruins, the Portuguese style town and Macau tower. We managed to do the first 2, as we spent some time on shopping for almond biscuits and egg tarts. Yum...
HK night scene on our last night there
Day 8 - Home Sweet Home
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