Post Perth

It took me so long to write this post bcos I was so sick of blogging after rushing through all the Perth posts. Haha I had wanted to capture all the memories while they are still fresh. With the hot, humid Sgp weather, I feel stale already. Why so hot?! Give me back Perth's cool weather. Sob.

This is the first time that we had gone on such a long and extensive holiday with my brother's family. I am glad that it turned out really well and paves the way for more ahead.

In my head, Perth always has this notion of being a layback town. It wasnt really so but we never got used to the shops closing by 6pm. Imagine no entertainment at all by the time you knock off from work. Overall, the campervan experience was fabulous and I wouldnt think twice to do it again, just maybe not in winter. Haha. We didnt have enough time in Margaret River and could have made Fremantle a day trip instead. A colleague was telling me that Fremantle is actually nearer to the airport than Perth City. There were days that I felt "wasted" bcos we didnt do much but when I recalled and blogged about the trip, we actually acconplished a fair but. Then again, it would likely be years before we visit Perth again.

My bro and SIL had been really kind and "kept" Popo with them throughout the trip. That "distant" really helped me. It would have been a nightmare if I had to live with her in those small spaces for so many days. In fact, I found the capacity to care for her during those 8 days. The magic instantaneously disappeared when we are back bcos she was constantly black face at the amount of "work" we gave her back home. Haiz, a story for another time.

The routine hits full force the minute we were back. However, Daddy Lim and I managed to sneak a authentic Sgp bfast bcos the kids were more keen on their gadgets.

Remembered that the fishes went on a vacation too at Nainai's place? Daddy Lim had expected the kids to forget about them but they didnt. In fact, it was Zaky who had been constantly talking about them while we were in Perth. He had also been asking for a bigger tank and we agreed if all the fishes survived.

We were only left with 3 fishes. Poor fish. We were only left with the orange ones.

Zaky was still trying his luck for a bigger tank. I had been seriously impressed with how Zaky had been taking care of the fishes and cleaning the tank. So much so that I decided to allow the kids to add to the new family. That called for a trip to Qian Hu. Look at all the colourful fish!

The kids had a hard time deciding even when Mummy allowed fishes no bigger than guppies. They eventually chose a guppy each. Haha. Tehy were so careful with the fish and insisted to carry them in their hand on the car ride home.

We did get a bigger (but cheapo) tank and an ornament. Still no pump though. I hate the sight and smell of fish poo trapped in the filter. Eeeewwwweeee...

Changing tank in operation.

Tadah!

The kids benefitted not only with a holiday but also new pets. Not bad huh!

Mummy Lim

Perth Day 8: Swan Valley Cuddly Farm and Home Sweet Home

It was again an early morning. I headed to tbe gym before back to bug Daddy Lim. He had promised to accompany me to the CBD bcos we needed to get nougat from Woolsworth to bring home.

Obviously he wasnt too keen and had to be dragged out. Lol. I had envisioned an early morning walk but he didnt share the same vision. We eventually had to walk bcos the CAT bus wasnt in service until 8.30am bcos it was Saturday. Lalalalala.

It was a great morning walk, in my opinion. Haha. At least we had a nice coffee and Daddy Lim got a sausage bun. 

We were like Woolsworth 1st few customers for the day. We werent the only ones waiting for its door to open.

There is never only 1 thing to buy at NTUC. The same theory applies to Woolsworth. After securing the nougat and many other stuff, we headed back by foot, much to Daddy Lim's dismay.

Back in the apartment, it was a mad frenzy of bfast and final packing. It was time to go home. We set off late bcos of the packing and the challenge to squeeze all the luggage into the 2 tiny cars with mini boot. We eventually succeeded. It was like trying to solve some Maths' puzzle. 

Finally, we set off at 10ish. The Cuddly Farm was 30 mins drive away. We wouldnt have much time in the farm but it was better than trying to walk the empty streets and trying to pass time.

Chicken!

Piglets!

Cuddly Farm! 

The kids were so thrilled to be patting, feeding and carrying the furry friends. 

Feeds were provided and constantly topped up.

The farm wasnt big, just nice to burn 2 hours. Other than the cuddly friends, there were other animals too.

And other fringe activities like the bouncing castle and the tractor choochoo train.

We left the farm at 12.30pm. The men dropped us at the airport with the luggage and headed off to return the cars. The rental place was near to our service apartment. We waited, had lunch and they finally made it back right on time to check in.

Soon, we found ourselves in the air.

To beautiful sky.

None of us slept and fortunately found enough entertainment to last through the 4 over hours flight. 

That marked the end of our Perth trip. It was the 1st long overseas trip with my mum and brother's family and wr had great fun. Sob, we didnt want to be back. Why is it so hot?!

Mummy Lim

Perth Day 7: Caversham Wildlife Park and Shopping

Bfast!

Then it was idling until 9am where we would collect the car for the next 1.5 days. With great companion, the kids were never bored.

After driving 5 days of campervan, the rented car must suddenly seemed very small to Daddy Lim.

The Caversham Wildlife Park was about 30 mins' drive away. 

The 1st animals to greet us were the kangeroos! There were so many of them this time and so many to feed.

Zaky provided a buffet line and attracted so many kangeroos.

My attempt on selfie.

Daddy Lim did a better job than me. His kangeroo didnt look too happy though. Haha.

Haha, the kangeroo ended up looking better than I did. We were glad to be early. The feeds were free and free flowing. By late morning, the kangeroos were all too full to eat another bite. 

The Quokkas again!

Not smiling leh. I think the ones on the poster looked cuter.

We saw cute little bunnies and guinea pigs but only kids below 5 were allowed into the enclosure.

 The kids could pat the sheep and goats though.

Somebody attempted to selfie again.

There was a long q to see and take pictures with koalas. Of course we joined the q. Koalas leh.

The koalas were followed by the wombats. This is Nata. She was so comfortable in the zookeeper's arm and was dozing off.

There was snake too.

You can see that it was a loooonnnggg snake.

We also caught the farm show. We saw the sheep dog at work and the sheep shredding. Poor sheep has no privacy.

After all the fun, we had a late bite and re-visited the kangeroos before leaving the park. Like I mentioned, the kangeroos were all full by them. Most of them were basking in the sun and taking a nap. This one sleeps until....

We headed to some honey place some 15 mins away. There was free flow of honey to sample and it wasnt expensive.

Before we headed back, we dropped by the Mondo Nougat place. While they advertise free samples, they werent not too generous. We had to face the not too friendly staff to ask for the different flavor nougat. I didnt buy any as I didnt like the taste.

Zaky wasnt able to sample the nougat as they contain almond, he spent his time posing for pictures.

We drove back to the apartment to park the car before taking the CAT bus to the CBD. We had guessed that parking wouldng be readily available or cheap. It was Friday and the week's only late night shopping. The shops were opened to 9pm. Yes, 9pm and it is already deemed as a big deal.

We had dinner and Zaky complained of a nasty tummyache. He bugged to go back to the apartment but not after he had bought a toy from Target. I wanted to cry bcos I wanted to shop. Fortunately, Daddy Lim was so nice to suggest to bring Zaky back 1st while I shopped with Lil Shauna. 

I heard that the tummyache mysteriously disappeared once they got the toy and were on the way back. Magic..... I so wanted to buy something but it was all winter wear. Any purchases would have been impulsive buy and I would have been better off if I slowly shopped in Singapore. Lil Shauna got a new pair of jeans though.

Coincidentally, my brother was intending to bring the 2 younger girls back and we tagged along. I actually wasnt too confident of the way back. Haha. 

We arrived back at about 8.30pm, to the apartment that we would be spending the last night.

The night was considered as young for the kids, who busied themselves over their loot before continuing with more murderer and heart attack.

The adults were dead tired. Haha.

Mummy Lim