Phuket Day 5

We woke up at 5am and had arranged for the transport to fetch us at 6am for the airport. Our flight was at 9.45am. This is the last picture that Daddy Lim took of our hotel. The moon was still high up in the sky.

The kids were impossible this morning, bickering and fighting the whole morning. I supposed we were all tired from the holiday and they woke up too early. It was just plain bad. I only felt peace when we separated the kids in the plane and the boy fell asleep. I took a nap too.

We arrived at Changi Airport at about 12noon, had lunch and headed back home. 

Popo helped to watch over the kids, who were playing water in the bathroom while Daddy Lim and I unpacked. Popo was like a savior. It was already late afternoon when we settled down. We entertained ourselves and the kids with iPad and TV before we headed out to meet Uncle C and ah eye for dinner.

We came home after dinner. Everybody was tired. The kids, especially Lil Shauna who woke up at 5am and went without nap, started fussing. She insisted that she was not tired but fell asleep within 5mins when she finally agreed to lie in bed. 

So, we are back. This holiday didn't quite feel like one. Maybe bcos mummy spent part of it working or the kids aren't suitable for beach holiday yet or we didn't plan it well. Anyway, I am keeping my eyes on our Taiwan holiday. That one better be good.

Arrggghhhh, back to work tomorrow.

Mummy Lim

Phuket Day 4

We had no agenda. We walked the beach after bfast and found plenty of small whitish crabs that dug holes and hid on the beach. Lil Shauna didn't quite like the crabs and went around covering the holes, so that the crab can't come out. Lol. 

Then, we headed to Patong beach for shopping. 

We got some clothes for the kids. Mummy practiced her bargaining skills and it was actually quite fun. We slashed the price usually by 80% and it makes us wonder what exactly is their the threshold. The pieces aren't exactly cheap, about S$8 to S$10 per piece.

Lil Shauna had 2 pleats done at Patong beach. It wasn't that difficult but I can imagine how much time it would have taken to do the whole head! Each plait isn't cheap and cost about S$1.25.

Lil Isaac was swinging on some home-made swing while waiting for jiejie.

Daddy Lim went for one of those fish eating dead skin off the feet thingy bcos the kids wanted to see fishes. Lol. He was complaining how tickish it was the whole time and poor him had to endure for that 5 mins.

We had pasta for lunch before heading back. The kids haven't been eating well. Thai food is a little challenging for them and they gobbled up the pasta hungrily. 

Back in the hotel, it was more swimming. We went to the beach too and the sea was much rougher than yday. Mummy didn't even dare to enter the sea. Daddy Lim did try and commented that it was indeed scary. The waves went over him a couple of times.

Lil Isaac then took his nap with Daddy Lim while Lil Shauna explored the hotel with mummy. I was hoping to get a massage with Lil Shauna but she was totally not keen. We played some mini golf instead and had to escape to the kids' club bcos the mosquitoes were too ferocious. We headed down to the beach again and I took some really bit pictures of the princess. 

Lil Shauna and I then went to the kids' club to make glittering eye mask and went back to wake up the boys for dinner back at Patong beach. The kids' club is usually deserted since our hotel is very secluded to begin with and not many kids.

We went to an outdoor eating place. It reminds me of newton circle and had finger food like BBQ pork rib, fried prawns and fishballs. I am glad that none of us ended up with tummy aches after that. Lol. It was a good experience. The kids didn't eat much and the kids ended up having cup noodles back at the hotel.

Daddy Lim and I walked out of the hotel after the kids turned in for body massage. It cost us only about S$40 for 2 person, an hour each. It was good. It was so regretful that we only went massage once during the trip. 

Mummy Lim

Phuket Day 3

Mummy had bfast with the kids this morning and we headed to the beach for some fun. The waves were huge, much bigger than what we see in Singapore. The kids were terrified and actually, the adults were too. When a big wave comes, it basically blocks out our vision. We can see nothing else in front of us except for that wave. We returned to soak in the pool after beach and we're prune-ish by the end of 2 hrs.

Then, we decided to go for the monkey show and visit the butterfly and insect garden. 

I had expected better of the monkey show. It was basically some cages, some rows of benches and a small performance area. The monkeys looked sad. Maybe we should have avoided the monkey show. 

The kids did take some pictures with the monkeys and were happy. I hope the trainers treat the monkey well. 

It was really funny when Lil Isaac eyed his "kind" so suspiciously. Lol.

The butterfly and insect garden looks much better, at least on the outside. I didn't go in bcos there is a butterfly garden to walk through. I didn't want to risk it. No good to suffer a heart attack in Phuket. I was happy to wait in the nice, clean and air-conditioned cafe outside.

At the end of the visit, the kids had ice cream and Lil Shauna chose this butterfly-shaped ice cream.

The kids fell asleep on the way back to the hotel. Lil Isaac continued sleeping when we reached our room while Lil Shauna was happy just to watch tv while the adults snooze as well for a late night. We were heading to the Phuket Fantasea show, which is supposed to be a big time.

We took a 30mins ride to the Fantasea show. There was plenty of lights and song. They have some games and the kids were thrilled to throw ball and catch ball. We won for ourselves 3 small soft toys and the kids were so happy. Actually, we have so many such soft toys at home and the kids usually lose interest in these soft toys after a while. This reminds me, I should do some housekeeping with the growing population of soft toys when we are back in Singapore.

The show starts at 7pm and it was overall not too bad. It started off with some Thailand cultural dance and music that sounded really eery to me and I was feeling so uncomfortable.  It was better after the initial dance where it isn't as cultural. After the show, Daddy Lim said that in the first dance, it was supposed to be some ritual to revive the elephant prince. No wonder! 

The show didn't make it into Lil Shauna's favorite as well. She didn't like the scary monster faces, basically the dancers were masked. I can't tell if those with the scary musks were good or bad characters. At least Lil Isaac didn't cry and ask to leave the performance. 

We walked around a little bit more after the show and left at 9.30pm. I had expected more of the park but other than the show, 80% were merchandise outlets, out to "rob" tourists. The stuff are really expensive, like 2x of what is available at Patong beach.

Daddy Lim and I spent some time drinking beer and coconut juice after the kids turned in. Hehe, I always like such quiet moments when we travel with a 3rd adult.

Mummy Lim

Phuket Day 2

Daddy Lim brought the kids for buffet bfast without me. I was trying to save some calories knowing that the lunch and dinner would be bad. I was also still feeling guilty from last night's dinner.

After I left for my meeting, Daddy Lim and the kids went elephant trekking. We booked the tour yday so that they have something to occupy their time while Mummy is at work.

I heard it was fun, just a tad too hot. Even Lil Isaac rode the elephant. He refused while we were in Singapore Zoo.

Daddy Lim said that the trainer came down at some point to help them to take pictures using his phone. I didn't know that such tourist places would be so nice to do so. They usually take loads of pictures using their camera, hoping that the tourists would buy as many as possible.

Lil Shauna loves feeding the baby elephant. Lil Isaac tried but refused after realising that the elephants have wet and slimy trunks. Lol. They even posed pictures with the baby elephants.

Mummy had delicious Thai lunch and BBQ dinner by the beach in the night. Yummy, just not good for the waistline.

The kids were waiting for me to return from my dinner. Lil Isaac just woke up from his nap and we headed out to Patong for a walk. 

We didn't know where to look for food and ended up having Mac. Lil Isaac was very amazed by Thailand's Ronald McDonalds.

We didn't quite know where in Patong to go and ended up at their night clubs street instead. Sleazy clubs lined the streets and the kids were speechless, staring at the ladies clad in bikini and dancing on the table top. We tried to make it through the street as fast as possible.

We didn't walk for long and headed back soon. We took a tuk tuk and the kids love it! The tuk tuk is open-air, very colorful and blasting loud music.

Lil Shauna was tired and turned in soon after we hit the bed. Lil Isaac needed more coaxing but wasn't too tough too.

Mummy Lim

Phuket Day 1

We reached the airport at about 9.30am, Thailand time. Thailand is one hour behind us. We survived the flight very well and Lil Isaac fell asleep towards the middle of the flight. We took a cab to the hotel, which is about an hour ride away. As usual, the kids were excited, looking forward to the holidays and therefore generally well-behaved.

I was told that the hotel has a private beach and was surprised that the hotel was pretty secluded. The nearest mini is 5 mins walk away and patong is 15mins car ride away. The only way out to patong or anywhere else is by cab.

I had to leave Daddy Lim and the kids the moment we reached the hotel to join in my meeting. It was 11ish by then. I was a little worried but managed to see them during lunch and while they took their swim. They looked really fine.

This is my team building event. Our hotel room oversees the event ground and I can see the kids looking at me from the room's balcony while I was at my event. 

I had company dinner somewhere in Patong in the evening. The Thai food was really good. I ate so much that I could hardly move after that. Right outside the restaurant, there were plenty to look and buy but I rushed back straight after dinner, as I was worried about the kids but only to find them all knocked out when I reached the room. Chey.

Daddy Lim said that they were all very tired. Lil Isaac didn't had his nap and fell asleep at 6.30pm, without even having dinner. I could barely open my eyes too and I felt so guilty for sleeping with such a full tummy. Unfortunately, the zzz monster wins. Sob.

Mummy Lim

Flying Off

We are heading to Phuket!

I hope that the kids, especially Lil Isaac, will go easy on Daddy Lim and Nainai today and tomorrow while Mummy is at work. Lil Isaac hasn't been the most cooperative recently. Lil Shauna is always an angel when we need her to. 

The kids are playing at a huge indoor playground now while we wait for our flight. It is always a joy to travel from Changi airport. There are always fantastic playgrounds to keep the kids entertained regardless of which terminal we are. Yeah! A holiday.

Last night, mummy suddenly realised that we haven't planned any agenda nor done any reserach at all for this holiday. It has very much remained as "mummy-going-for-work-and-the-family-is-tagging-along". Thus, it didn't come across to mummy that I have to plan something. We did last minute googling last night and found a few interesting things to do and places to visit. Regardless, I think we will do fine, there will be plenty of sun, beach and swimming! There is a kids' club as well. Yeah, we will survive well, we are going on a holiday!

Mummy Lim