Lil Shauna had been talking about dressing up for Halloween since months back and she seriously wanted to be an ancient mummy. I wouldn't go that route. I can already imagine tattered and torn toilet paper dropping off as she moves and a grumpy kid. Lol. Anyway, I was so busy with Lil Isaac’s bday party and Halloween took a back seat. Then days flew by and it was almost Halloween and we almost had to disappoint the kids bcos there was no Halloween event to go to. We contemplated going down to Clarke Quay on Halloween night, which was a Friday. However, I think it would be way past the kids’ bedtime before any real Halloween activity really kicks in. Moreover, our kids needed a friendly Halloween event and not one that gives them nightmares.
Then, we saw pictures posted by friends on FB, of them visiting the River Safari (RS) Boo event for kids. I have read about it earlier on but didn't think much of it. I didn't think that it would be interesting but the people seemed to have quite some fun. Moreover, kids go freeee! So, we bought our tickets online and off we go with Chan family and Auntie S and the kids.
The kids were excited to dress up for the event. I stopped Lil Shauna from her ancient mummy dream and convinced her to be a fairy instead. Lil Isaac has a choice of a ninja or a king and he opted for the former. Actually, we all know that we need not spent too much time and effort on the costume bcos the costume probably wouldn't stay very long on them. Lol. Very last minute, I bought fairy wings for Lil Shauna and was very happy to actually find a $2 ninja musk from Daiso. All settled.
We met at 5pm for an early dinner at the zoo. It wasn't the best arrangement given that there is limited food choice and seating at the zoo. Things were made worse that the kids only had their lunch at 1ish, after their school concert. They were more excited about running around than eating and they barely had much for dinner. I had to drag Lil Isaac off bcos he was running wildly with Boo and disturbing her dinner.
This is us before entering RS, in our full costumes.
It was a hot night and we were all perspiring before long. The kids were given treat or trick bags. There were mascots dressed up along the ways to give out treats. The kids loved them. I personally pitied the people wearing the costumes. We were already sweating buckets and complaining so much of the heat when we were dressed in sleeveless and shorts. I can imagine these people swimming in their sweat in their costume and yet having to smile and hand out treats to the little people who swarm them.
Some of the attractions were opened and we toured RS while enjoying the Halloween event. I cant tell if many exhibits were closed but if not, RS appears to be really small. Unfortunately, the night was really warmed and it didn't cool off. The kids started to take off their costume one by one. Lil Isaac’s mask didn't even lasted more than 5 mins. Lol. The hot night was made worse by the crowd. It seems like there weren’t enough events to entertain the crowd and people were snaking whatever activities there were.
By the time we made it back to the starting point, we had spent about 2 hours at RS and we were all dying to leave. The event ends at 9pm but we still see long Q of people waiting to enter RS at 8pm. Anyway, there wasn't any better than to head for ice cream to cool off before heading home.
And as expected, everybody crashed that night. Sleep was so easy. We need somewhere cooler to participate in Halloween next year.
Mummy Lim
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