tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30507568202386404102024-03-13T23:09:18.488-07:00Fun With Little OnesLove. Laugh. Learn.
A fun journey with Little Ones.
A beautiful life with Loved Ones.
A crafty mind to inspire my Young Ones.PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.comBlogger273125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-27863656935225786502023-05-31T14:13:00.000-07:002023-05-31T14:13:27.462-07:00{Travelog} Part 2: Melbourne in Summer!<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After departing the Lakes Entrance (which you can read from <a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2020/02/travelog-sydney-sydney.html" target="_blank">Part 1 of our road trip from Sydney</a>), our road trip continued another 3.5 hours until we reached Melbourne. It was quite a bit of a scary adventure as Google Map led us to the off-road via the bushes. It was alright at first, but the deeper into the bushes we traveled, the more charred trees we saw and some were even emitting smokes! Eventually our adventure came to a halt when a pile of fallen trees block the driveway. So we turned back to the Princes Highway and this has set us back 1hour late. The scale and impact of the bush fire is really not joking matter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well. It’s mt birthday today! We picked up our aunt whom we last visited 8 years ago when E was slightly under 2yo, and we departed to Southbank for lunch. We yam char at the Red Emperor restraint, a riverside chinese restaurant serving some authentic 点心 ‘dim sum’. Their 虾饺 ‘har gao’ was really nice and the service was really prompt and friendly.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We then explored Melbourne CBD on foot - the famous Melbourne Train station, Flinster street, and the Swanson street for some shopping at the Myer, David Jones stores before taking a break at Carson street for tea time. New York cheesecake with a glass of Róse, hmm..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a warmth home cook meal at our aunt‘s cozy apartment overseeing the park. The duo helped making pavlova and the beef stagnoff pasta for our dinner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">When we returned to our friend’s home, i was surprised by a birthday cake. Spending birthday with loved ones is really what that matters to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">Thanks everyone. Happy birthday to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b>Hog’s Breath Steakhouse</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big guy’s friends brought us to the popular steakhouse for some juicy hickory sauce steak while I had the baron chili sauce and scallops on the side. They offered kids meals such as pasta and 150gm steak with curly fries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After an awesome meal, we began our journey to meet the penguins, how exciting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Penguins Parade at the Philip Island Nature Park was such a great educational & fun trip. The duo learnt so much about the little fairy penguins on this island and danger of plastics & balloons to the ocean life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There were fooling around while waiting for the penguins arrival time. It’s estimated to be 8:50pm in summer time where the papa & mama penguins will bring home food to their little chicks - regurgitated fish or squids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a wonderful experience to watch up close when those the penguins waddled home to their burrows... it’s amazing how they find their way home under such pitch dark condition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We arrived late at around 4pm (it’s a 2hours drive from Melbourne city) and after visiting the Panny’s Chocolate Factory we ran out of time to visit the Koala Conservation Center and the Heritage Village which are included in our Klook tickets (We have prebooked our tickets via Klook and preselected our arrival date) Well, passed on to our friends in Melbourne hopefully it benefits the next visitors since the tickets valid for 6 months once claimed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This attraction is located at Dandenong, just some 30min away from Melbourne city. We have prebooked our tickets via Klook and preselected our arrival date & time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">🚂 Puffing Billy 🚂 ride was such an interesting outing.. we have cyclist, men on foot and family on truck trying to race with the train all the way from Belgrave to Lakeside - mind you, it’s an 60min ride on the locomotive that travels between 10-20miles/hour </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We took a short walk around the Emerald lake at the Lakeside station, apparently that’s a favorite family picnic site. We just had pies, chips and coffees that we bought from the lakeside cafe; and a cockatoo decided to join us.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sassafras is a small town located just about 10’min away from Belgrave, it has many petite cafes and boutique shops to entice you. We patronage’s Ripe Cafe, which is located right next to the Tealover shop selling many interesting handmade teapots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The lunch was satisfying and enjoyable, I enjoyed my toasted avocado sandwich (after too many beef) and big guy had an Aussie beef burger which was served with some roasted baby potatoes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mrs Maple tearoom next door was really popular with the tourists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then, we return to town to attend to the Christmas Carols in the City Life church. Angelica voices and meaningful sharing by the pastor..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">• <b>Christmas Decoration Hunting</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today is the Cherry picking day! Chapters U-Pick Cherries and Berries farm is located at the Dandenong range, about 30min drive from the Melbourne town. It charges an entrance fee of AUD$12/adult and AUD$6/child (and additional AUD$12 for every 1kg of takeaway), and offers variety of choices at the farm, from merchant cherries, Stella cherries, raspberries, bayson berries, blackberries etc... Basically it’s an berries overload day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;">On the last day of our stay in Melbourne, we had to decide whether to visit Melbourne Zoo, St Kilda or Brighton Beach (we suppose to cover the beaches on Sunday as there’s usually a Sunday market, but we spent a long time at the relatives gathering so well..) at the end I leave it to the duo to decide and they’ve chosen Melbourne Zoo.</span></div>
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PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0Melbourne VIC, Australia-37.8136276 144.96305759999996-39.415753599999995 142.38127059999997 -36.2115016 147.54484459999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-47270726483641318972020-02-17T10:00:00.000-08:002020-02-17T22:21:50.379-08:00{Travelog} Sydney, Sydney!<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We arrived Sydney on a bright sunny morning in the early December, there is slight scent of burn in the air, supposed it has to do with the bush fire that is happening at the Western Australia. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Initially we planned to take the train at T8 station to our apartment down at Liverpool street (nearby to the Hyde Park); I discovered that <b>Ready2Go</b> is a cheaper option for 4 of us with 4 luggages - cab would charge extras for luggage, train would cost $19/adult and $15/child, while this cost $18/adult and $9/child and send us right to our doorstep, well, good deal I would say! 😊</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s a small charter bus for 12 pax. Comfortable and clean.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Hyde Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Sydney Opera House</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>• Hyde Park</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This lush green park is really the green lungs of the city. Surrounded with many old trees and shrugs and blooming plants, Hyde Park was filled with locals and tourists during the morning of our visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The best view has to be from the top floor that gives a birdview of the arcade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>• Sydney Opera House tour </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The land that the opera house is built is called <span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;">Bennelong Point, </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;">Jórn Ulzon won the architect competition amongst</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;"> 220 designers who entered the competition. The construction was entirely funded by public lottery and took 16 years between </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;">1958-1973 </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;">to complete. Peter Hall took over after Ulzon was forced out of the project by political pressure.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Today, Sydney Opera House hosts some 2000 shows a year and we are fortunate enough to had a visit to 3 theaters - Playground, Philharmonic hall and Joan Sutherland Hall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This world heritage architecture won Jórn Utzon the Pritzker Prize in 2003. The roofs are made of self-cleaning tiles imported all the way from Switzerland and a crane was brought in from France to install the prefabricated concrete wall pieces that came in different shell-like shapes. No wonder it’s crowned as an engineering marvel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had a really enjoyable lunch at the Opera Cafe right outside the Opera House. We had seafood & larger at the cafe overseeing the Sydney Harbor Bridge, also nicknamed "The Coathanger" because of its arch-based design. Filled our stomach before the 1 hour walk across the bridge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Learnt of a new profession today, ‘seagull patrol’, to chase off the annoying seagulls that kept preying over our food. The table next to us really had their pizza snatched off by a seagull! So watch out for the birds the next time you are here</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took a walk up the Agryle Steps towards the Harbour Bridge, and there we completed our 45min walk from one end of the bridge to the other end of it. The strong wind making it rather chilly, lucky we came prepared with our jackets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took the bus 389 from Liverpool St using the Opal card and it costs AUD$2.24/adult and half price for the kids. The fish market is just about 5min from the station.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We booked a day trip through our hotel and it cost AUD$99/adult and AUD$60/child which is way cheaper than what we found on Klook and other brochures. We didn’t book the trip earlier due to worry of bush fire, luckily the weather has cleared up and we could go up the mountain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I found this nice comfy townhouse on Liverpool street on hotel.com, it is within walking distance to the Hyde Park and Museum Station. Few streets away is the popular <i><b>Stanley Street</b></i> that offers many pubs and cafes. Reggio restaurant is amongst one of the popular choices and we really enjoyed the pasta & friendly service there.</span></div>
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PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0Sydney NSW, Australia-33.8688197 151.20929550000005-34.712802200000006 149.91840200000004 -33.0248372 152.50018900000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-63116980024538973952019-03-05T01:37:00.000-08:002019-05-24T23:46:43.488-07:0010 Days in Turkey, Belly Button of the World<div style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16.7px;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s a last minute decision to visit Turkey, and for the first time ever, we decided to take a tour package for few reasons - Turkey located near to Syria and many of the destinations require long hours of driving (a total of 2,300km for this trip and I’ve clocked more nearly 140,000 steps in 9.5 days!), hence being in a coach bus with a group shall be better option for traveling with young kids. Besides, I was too busy to have time for proper trip planning.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We visited ancient city of Troy (or Troia as local calls it) in the early morning, it’s the archeological site which was discovered by German archeologist some 100 years ago. The city was built over 3,000 years ago and the walls had been rebuilt 9 times over the years. Now I’ve learnt that Adobe is actually a type of bricks used for the Troy city, and also commonly used in Ottoman architecture.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We travelled south towards Pergamon, the long and winding drive. We stopped by a place to buy olive oil products, we were told that Dalan and Rosen are both reasonable and widely popular local produces. We bought nothing but a nice toasted sandwich. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The home to the city of healing and named after the god of healing, Esklepios, who is the son of Zeus. Pretty much only the ruins that remain of the once huge complex, which hosted hospital, royal library, healing center, underground tunnel for spiritual healing and even a theater.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We then continued with a 20 minutes drive to the House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus. It’s a small stone hut built 1B.C, it is believe that Mary lived and died here.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had a fun ride with the Jeep Safari tour (US$80/pax) since the hot air balloon ride was cancelled, this is the next best option to explore turkey and its valleys. We were on board a Pajero and the young Turkish driver took us off road along with other troop. Kiddos were thrilled with the off road experience. Visited few cave ruins and the breathtaking infinite view at the red valley in Cappadocia. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was snowing all the way on the highway, felt like we were driving through a Christmas town with the white capped pine trees and snow covered roofs, if only they hang some mistletoe and Christmas lighting it would be just perfect.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fortunately, the taxi driver wasn’t speeding and he managed to stop in time. At first E claimed he was alright and not feeling any pain (he probably was under shock) so we thought it was just a light knock. Later only we found out that the wheel of the taxi actually did rolled over his right foot, and his foot starting to swell and become painful after walking. Daddy and the tour guide sent him to the nearby hospital, after x-ray scanning, the doctor discovered that he suffered torn tissues on his foot, luckily no crack on his bone. Thank God it’s just a minor injury... but with that, the remaining of the trip he had to be carried.</span></div>
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<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weather in turkey can vary vastly in winter, in day time we dressed down (around 12-17°c), while at night it may turn really cold and chilly (to 2°c or so), gloves, scarf, leg warmers & an extra jacket could be handy. Basically wear in layers, like an onion :))</span></li>
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<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While we enjoyed turkey food and most of them time they do have choice of bread and barley (cook like rice), many of the other Asian tourists apparently do not think alike. We saw quite a few came prepared with their own cup noodles, milo drink and sambal cili. So, be prepared if you are typical Asian eater :)</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Generally Turkey Lira, US Dollar & Euros are accepted in store, while using of credit card is excepted it may come with a cost.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Traveling in Turkey involved long hour of driving on ground. One destination to another is easily 2-4hours, and some part could be hilly & windy, such as the route to Cappadocia. So do prepare motion sickness pill for your little one if possible.</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Turkey is a Muslim country and majority of population here are Muslim, so do respect the culture and avoid bringing any non-halal food.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We traveled from Kyoto to Osaka via the JR line and arrived rather late - around 6:30pm and by the time we settled down at our Airbnb apartment it's already7-ish, so we headed to Dotonbori direct, which is only 10min away and most of the shops there operate till late, real late.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It's really chilly as it was 2°c and the winter wind is making it worse. So i requested to have something warm, and we decided to have... fugu fish on hot pot, fugu is a popular cuisine in Japan but it is deadly poisonous and can only be served by certified chef. The set cost ¥1,980 per person and the</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> fugu fish was actually delicious; the texture is someone more firm compare to normal fish, but it tasted naturally sweet like cod fish. We ordered another 2 sets of seafood hot pot set and soba, so was just right amount for the 4 of us.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: orange;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Osaka City</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">• Osaka Castle & museum</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The next morning, we purchased the <b>Osaka Amazing Pass</b> at the subway and began our journey to tour Osaka.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">First stop, <b>Osaka castle</b>. Its easy to spot - a White Castle with golden tiger and dragon / fish on the roofs guarding the castle. It's actually rebuilt few times with the last in 1952, after it was destroyed during the air strike, the miniature model in the museum would show how big the compound of the castle once was. We spent about 40 minutes exploring the exterior of the castle and another 20 minutes in the museum - we only covered 3 floors of the total 6 floors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Osaka Amazing pass includes free boat ride around the castle mout but we skipped it since many trees we bald and there were not many colors. I suppose spring or autumn would be better time to visit the castle.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">There are 2 ferries wheels in Osaka city but this red ferries wheel is the most well known and is located near the Osaka City station, nearby to many shopping malls. We spent sometime walkabout the shopping malls and admired the Christmas deco within the malls.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We planned to take the river cruise to view Dotonbori only to be informed its fully booked for the day, and it was only 630pm then! How unfortunate.. so we went to have some dessert (green tea macha again) and shopping for cosmetic products before heading to have </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">our dinner.</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This restaurant was recommended to us by a friend and we checked that it has good review on Tripadviser, so we made our reservation on the first night as it was full house on our arrival. We ordered the Premium set with 4 selections of M beef and premium beef sushi. The Shoulder meat and the beef sushi were really good, but I still find Hida beef is the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After packing our luggages, we departed for Kuromon ichiba market, it has wide selection of food and fresh food is obviously the selling points here. We sampled many of the food and let me share few of the must-tried..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Kuromon is actually a market, so they have many fresh seafood on sale here. Many of the sushi here are ordered and served on the spot. A worthy try but we skipped that as we have had quite a lot of sushi meals</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Due to allergy, I didn't try the shellfish nor the prawns, what a waste, I know... but there are enough other food to keep me fueled so don't feel sorry for me! :)</span></div>
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Unagi.... my absolute favorite!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Cost ¥300 each and but the mochi is soft and filled with generous amount of red bean paste, when mix with the soft glutinous skin it makes a great combination!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Highly recommend the Elixir series (especially the tightening gell), suits our Asian skin really well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With that, we ended our 3 days 2 nights in Osaka and finally ready for Tokyo Disneyland next!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And who would have guest that we got the best view of Mount Fuji while on the thunderbird rail to Tokyo... simply magnificent!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There are several other places we didn't manage to cover this round and would like to visit should we re-visit Osaka next time: Universal Studio (since we are going Disney), Nara deer park, Kiddy Land</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Remember to bring along your passport with you when purchasing tax free items, and in most cases you have to purchase >¥5000 in order to be entitled to the 8% tax deduction. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Most of the mega stores employed Chinese speaking employees (not so much of English speaking thou) so don't feel shy to ask for help / recommendations. It will certainly cut short your shopping time. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are traveling with young kids, buy your Shinkansen or Suica tickets over the counter in order to be entitled to kids price (50% discount)</span></li>
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<br />PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan34.6937378 135.5021650999999634.4848083 135.17944159999996 34.902667300000005 135.82488859999995tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-51215843702087935862018-06-23T09:30:00.000-07:002018-06-24T23:07:25.680-07:00{Travelog} All Girls Escape to Busan! 姐妹淘釜山自由行<div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My besties and I managed to arrange a last minute trip to Busan - the decision was made just 1.5 months before the trip and the itinerary was very much developed on-the-fly. We identified few places of interest while on the cab to our hotel, and navigated our way through the city with the help of one of the besties who speaks fluent Korean and visited the place few times. It may be a hastily decided trip, but we managed to cover quite a number of the famous attractions, sampled many local delicacies and it was an amazingly fun trip when you have a bunch of besties who shared same interest.... and we were super lucky to have a true Korean fan who showed us around! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">😀</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">⇨⇨Accommodation ~ RM350/ pax.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Day 1: Gwangbok-ro ↠ BIFF </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Jalgachi Market </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Busan Tower (Yongdusan Park) </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠ </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Lotte Mall </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠</span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Nampo-Dong </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Day 2: Haeundae Beach </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> Haeundong Yonggungsa Temple </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> Dalmaji-Gil road </span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">↠</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;"> Nampo-gil Fashion Street</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Elysee hotel was the hotel we stayed for the first night, it has a delightfully petite garden and is located near Yonggunsa Park - literally next to the Busan Tower and only 8 minutes walking distance to many popular tourist destinations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">BIFF is located adjacent to Gwanbo-ro, we hunt for street food here. The popular Korean street food, </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dak-kochi, </b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">a spicy grilled chicken stick and foot long chicken skewer & hot dog (you can choose your spice-level), </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ssiat hot-teok </b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(crunchy pancake with sweet seed fillings), <b>deok-bokki </b>(chewy rice cakes in spicy sauce), </span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">o-deng </b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(fish cakes cook in hot broth)... </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we literally left the place with very satisfied tummies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I got some Korean cosmetic from the popular chain store, Olive Young, and face masks at the skincare stores with some really good deals! (Tony Moly, Nature Republic, Innesfree, Etude House, aplenty to choose from...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the largest seafood market in Korea, where it offers tons of fresh seafood at this seaside market, from fresh sea squirts (a rather perculirt ball-shape puffy creature), cuttlefish, octopus, fresh shrimps, oysters, clams, mackerels to dried seafood... wherever we went, it's just seafood! This is the ideal place to place your order at the market and enjoy the fresh pots on the upstair restaurant. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There's also a dried seafood market here selling dried seaweed, shrimps and other local marine products. One interesting thing that I've observed is that, majority of the sellers at this market are the local females. Never underestimate the women's power.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's atop a hill overseeing the coastal line and has a flower clock, some nice pagoda, resting place where locals bring food or little ones to picnic. An ideal place to shoot some nice photo too </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">😉</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We had the famous <b>seasoned pork trotters, jolbak</b>, which are said to be high on collagen. Here, the shop served nothing but just Pork trotters and drinks. The medium set cost W35,000 each (about RM150) and was more than enough for 4 pax. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took the underground train from Yungang 中央 too Seomyeon 西面, then to Huandae station. The Haeundae Beach was really packed with tourists like us, no wonder it's known as the most popular beach in Busan where thousands of locals and visitors flocked to here every summer...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We refueled our energey at the famous<b> pork rice soup 猪肉烫饭</b> shop (Dwaji-Gukbap<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">) </span>that has been in serving since 1972. Long queue alert (that's what that attracted our attention at first... :) but the soft and tender pork belly is absolutely worth the wait. You may choose to mix the spicy miso paste for a spice up, or leave it out to experience the broth as it is.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Gwanggali beach </b></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>광안리해수욕장</b></span><b style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </b><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">is another famous beach in Busan which we had to give it a missed due to lack of time. You may read more about Haeundae beach </span><a href="https://english.visitkorea.or.kr:1001/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264155" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">, or about Gwanggali beach </span><a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264250" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">. The nearby </span><a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=2357538" style="color: #454545; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" target="_blank"><b>Bay 101 </b></a><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">is also said to be one of the popular night spots that offers beautiful night view of the beach.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This 600 over years old Buddhist temple is located at the cliff with an infinity view of the ocean. It's about 20min ride from Haeundae beach (cost W$12,000 one way per cab) and it's a must-visit landmark of Busan. We took lots of photo here at the rocky shore front. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Known as the "Montmartre" of Korea, this Dalmaji hill is well known for its view of blue ocean and cafe houses along the hillside. If you are here during the spring season you will witness rows of pine trees along the Moontan road. We were rather exhausted after spending hours at the temple, so having a cup of handcraft latte coffee paired with popular bingsu (ice shave dessert top with sweet fillings) and tiramisu cake was such a blessing moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The bingsu (a popular shaved ice dessert) that looks mediocre but taste absolutely fabulous.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You may read more about Dalmaji-gil Road <a href="http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/ATR/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264120" id="id_46e1_a354_4d46_dead" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>• Gamcheon Cultural Village 干川文化村 부산 감천문화마을</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Of all the places we have visited, this is a <b>must-visit</b> in Busan. Gamcehon is a colorful cultural village that is also known as the "Santorini of Korea", thanks to its winding ally, maze-like paths, brightly painted houses and artsy craft collections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We discovered the post offices and bought the beautiful postcards painted by the local artists. you can even choose the special "Le Petite Prince" stamp at W$1,500 (stamp) and W$1,000 (postcard) respectively.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Try out the famous rose ice cream... warning: it melts really fast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">An ideal place to take loads of pretty photos with your buddies too! </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">😆</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">😆</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Note: many of the boutique shops here offer DIY craft experience, e.g. to paint the wooden mirror, if you have a time do give it a try!</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>• Taejongdae 太宗台 </b></span><span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>태종대유원지(부산)</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We arrived at Taejongdae</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, the national park of Busan at </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">around 5:50pm, just to find out </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">we were 20min too late to take the last train ride that tour the coastal land. However, we managed to ride the ferry instead, which took about 35 min and it took us back to the entrance upon end of trip. It's quite an pleasant ride to see the signature landmark of Taejongdae such as the observatory deck and lighthouse, there were flocks of seagulls following our ferry hoping to be fed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ferry ride: W$10K per pax (we negotiated to W$8K)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Before leaving Taejongdae, my Korean buddy brought us to the row of seafood restaurants located at the beach (about 10 minutes walk from the roundabout in front of Taejongdae entrance) There, we had a luxury seafood meals with grilled abalones, scallops, fresh prawns, sashimi such as sea squirts, octopus tentacles (they were still moving as we ate them >.<), the very coward me chewed one of the tentacle with much fear but I had to say it tasted fresh, just not worth the scare I had to go through.. unless of course you are as brace as my besties who could even let the tentacles crawled all over her lips before swallowing it. Just not me!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, good food, great company and chilly sea wind... we ended the visit to Taejongdae with a satisfied tummy and free mind. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Total meal cost about W$100,000 (RM400++) for 8 pax, including 6 bottles of large cold beers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks LK for bringing us to this hidden treasure, we certainly would not have found this place without her!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In the evening, we came back to the ideal place to shop of souvenirs and ginseng products - Lotte Mall, where it has almost everything under one roof- local grocery foods, ginseng, bags etc. Then we continued our unfinished shopping mission at the Gwangbok-gil fashion where all of us brought home at least 1-2 piece of new clothes! :D</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A 3 star hotel located nearby to Yongdunsa Park, very friendly front-desk service & clean room. Recommended for small family of 2-4 person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thanks my jimui for the wonderful travel memory... Friendship forever! ❤️</span></div>
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<br />PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0Busan, South Korea35.1795543 129.0756416000000434.348343299999996 127.78474810000004 36.0107653 130.36653510000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-1121056362999988192018-02-04T19:16:00.000-08:002018-06-24T22:38:39.830-07:00{Travelog} Shirakawa-go, Japan's Winter Wonderland<div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Shirakawa-go has been on my bucket list since I got to know about it. It is on my must-visit-before-I-die list ever since, and it certainly did not disappoint me. In fact, it way surpasses my expectation with its enchanting beauty and rich historical culture. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"> <b>Tokyo </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">东京</span></span>> <span style="color: orange;">Takayama 飛騨高山> Shirakawago白川乡 > Ainokura, Gokayama 五箇山> Kanazawa 金沢 > Kyoto</span></b></span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">京都</span></span> > Osaka </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">大阪市 </span></span>></span> Tokyo </b></span></span></span><b style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">东京</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">from Tokyo 东京, Nagoya 名古屋, Osaka 大阪市 or Kyoto 京都 using the available passes: Kansai Hokuriku pass, Takayama Hokuriku pass.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">use a local travel agent - various half or full day packages available on TripAdvisor, Japanican.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">book with a lodge in Takayama which provide local bus tour to Shirakawago, but it is mostly a day trip without sleepover.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">Fee (one-way): Adult: 6,690 Yen | Children: half price (6 to 11 years of age)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After departing our Airbnb in Shinjuku, we headed straight to Shinjuku station, where Nohi bus station is just located next to it. We hopped onto the 11:20am bus to Takayama (supposed to aim for 9:20am bus but took too long to wake the duo). The ride was 4:30h with 30mins of rest stops in between. It was a scenic route and I would really recommend NOT TO DRIVE as the route is hilly and winding.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After dropping our luggages at our ryokan,</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Hodakaso Yamano Iori</span></span>, we went to Maruaki to taste the A-5 hida beef based on recommendation by front desk lady.</span></span></div>
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is a city in the mountainous Hida region which remains rather untouched
by time. The old town is well-known for its <b>hida beef</b>, which is the premium beef that is raised within Gifu perfecture and is classified with the A/B rank and the 5/4/3 grade. As one of the key missions for this trip is to sample the best beef in Japan, Big Guy and I were determined to have the finest grade of the Hida beef. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As the sirloin had sold out for the day, we ordered mixture of 3 variety of A-5 hida beef, sausages and chicken cutlets (for little ones). </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The grilled beef cutlets were simply unbelievably delicious, <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I've never tasted beef this tender, juicy and flavorful - I only sprinkled with some rock salt to taste, it simply just melted in my mouth. </span>The meal cost us ¥7000+ but really worth that price. We had tried the wagyu beef in Tokyo and Matsuzaka beef in Osaka, none can compare to Takayama's A-5 hida beef.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So if you ever come to Takayama, you simply<b> MUST TRY THE HIDA BEEF!</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a very satisfying meal, we adjourned back to the ryokan, took a rest before heading to the hot bath (which is included in the package). We all changed into our yakuta (traditional Japanese wear) provided by the ryokan, took some silly photos then proceed to the hot bath. Males and females are separated as everyone is required to be completely naked. C and I had some relaxing time in the hot bath, it felt really comfortable to soak in the hot bath under such cold weather - it was actually snowing outside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a nice, warm bath, we returned to the ryokan and decided to have some supper with the Takayama green tea provided on the house. So we had tea, waffles (provided) dorayaki, Tokyo banana and sandwiches (bought from convenient store earlier) and had ourselves some peaceful, enjoyable time before entering dream land.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Hodakaso Yamano Iori ryokan </b>is 3 min walk away from the Nohi bus station and within walking distance to the</span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Miyakawa </span> morning market. It's a bit hard to find as the entrance only have a small signage, but otherwise the location is really nice and the service was warmth and friendly. Alll rooms are traditional Japanese tatami style and come with very comfortable futons. I especially love the yakuta and hot bath experience provided.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Going to the heritage villages requires bus transit and as we expected both Shirakawa-go and Ainokura to be covered in thick snow, we decided to courier our luggage directly from Takayama to Kyoto Airbnb and brought only 1 day worth of changing clothes with us. It cost about RM160 for all 3 pieces of luggages but that had allowed us to explore at ease. The front desk lady was kind enough to help us fill up the courier form and arrange for the luggage to be sent at our desired time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It was a really free and easy time, we killed tons of photos at the bridges, old shops, riverside... wish we could have more time to explore this old town. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of my favourite photos - the lone winter tree.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I wish to retire to a leisure life such as this man.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Big guy :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A very cozy coffee shop</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the Miyagawa morning market, which is located right next to the river making it such a leisure feel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We were in the middle of food hunting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Takayama street map, we explored the Miyakawa morning market and the scenic streets as highlighted in the map. If time allows, do explore the sake breweries in Takayama. We had to give it a missed due to the lack of time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Despite I have made prior phone reservation for our heritage bus ride to Shirakawago, we had to bring our Takayama-Hokuriku to the JR office to exchange for the Heritage bus tickets. It is recommended to reserve the seat earlier as the bus filled up rather quickly with eager travellers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We arrived Shirakawago at around 12noon, and what could I say? It's simply love at first sight!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Shirakawago, I honestly have no word to describe this place; its been my dream to visit this beautiful Japanese heritage village where all the minshuku (民宿) were built over 200 years ago without using of nails. The villages preserved the gasso-style wooden houses (合掌设计, like a closing palms) so neatly. It's amazing to see the snow-capped roof with icicles hanging at the edges, anyway, I just will let the photos do the talking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is an observatory area, a cultural museum and some shrines, but we could not make it to the observatory area (about 40min walk) as the duo just kept throwing themselves into the thick snow every 50-100m and we had to catch our last bus to Ainokura at 4:15pm. We wandered into the shrine, into the woods which have nobody but us. It's such a surreal place, especially the turquoise color lake which is almost like paradise on earth. We just stood there to admire the scenery for so long, that we nearly missed our bus to Ainokura village.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ah.. matcha ice cream under deep snow, because why not? ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I fell deeply in love with the village. It's so breathtakingly beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">"hello!", from E.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In serenity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Big Guy looking cold :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Deep in the wood.. where it's only us and the nature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A very happy me... moments before I lost my beautiful hat :(</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My idea of adventure - get wild, get lost... and get lots of memories.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ainokura is the bigger of the two historic villages under Gokayama, only few of the gasso style minshuku were opened to visitors and the rest were occupied by the local villages. <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We booked through Japanese Guest House website and the staff recommended us Ainokura as the minshuju in Shirakawago were all fully booked. It's a blessing in disguise as this place was just too wonderful without the crowd.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We took the heritage bus which is included with our Takayama-Hokuriku pass, the last bus departed at 4:00pm and arrived sharp at 4:45pm. The kind host came to pick us from the bus stop with her little daihatsu, at 4:45pm it was already all dark in the mountain, we were so thankful of her nice hospitality.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A very excited me</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255 , 255 , 255 , 0); font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After a sumptuous Japanese breakfast prepared by the host (it was so much so that C could not finished hers!), we wore the snow boots provided and started the fun morning.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Warmth hospitality, delicious homecook Japanese meal, free snow play, beautiful landscape, I couldn't have asked for more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After all the fun, we dried up ourselves at the fireplace once again, and bid farewell to Ainokura, where we took the next bus that brought us to Shin-Takoaka, and boarded the Thunderbird shinkansen that took us to straight Kanazawa, the home of the beautiful Rokukoen Garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #454545;">• </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;">learn more about the Hokuriku Tayakama pass <a href="http://touristpass.jp/en/takayama_hokuriku/" target="_blank">here</a></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(69 , 69 , 69);">• Find out more about the interesting places for Hida-Takayama from its official site <a href="http://www.hida.jp/english/practical-guide/tourist-information-office" target="_blank">here </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: rgb(69 , 69 , 69);">• Book the Hodakaso Yamano Iori Ryokan </span></span><a href="https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/hotakaso-yamano-iori.en-gb.html?aid=311984;label=hotakaso-yamano-iori-3_zmv25vOmCLaAVT1p4eAwS162172345823%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap2%3Aac%3Aap1t2%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-25512717564%3Alp9065504%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm;sid=620d980b602204f83d56003bb3ea7377;ucfs=1;srpvid=edea0b34df8503aa;srepoch=1515461738;room1=A%2CA;hpos=1;hapos=1;dest_type=city;dest_id=-245205;srfid=19f6d70c5d772fc3d5d20501021bf193b223a15aX1;from=searchresults;highlight_room=#hotelTmpl" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">here</a>.<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">• We booked Goyomon through Japanese Guesthouse, you may find the full list of Ryokan and minshuku <a href="http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/ryokan-single/?ryokan=Goyomon">here</a></span></div>
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PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0Shirakawa, Ono District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan36.2708062 136.8984782999999735.860935700000006 136.25303129999998 36.6806767 137.54392529999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-24372848258730733022017-12-25T00:26:00.001-08:002018-06-24T22:39:14.190-07:00{Travelog} Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea in winter!<span style="color: rgb(69 , 69 , 69); text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><b><span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: medium;">Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea!</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">This post is all about the 2 days we spent at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea in end December.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"> We got our 2 days Tokyo Disney tickets though Klook during its year end promotion and the tickets allow direct access to the park. We arrived at the park around 9am and there were lesser crowd than expected. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Before the trip, I've identified the must-visit spots and must-try specialities after reading the guidebook and watching introduction videos on Disneyland and DisneySea, so we had a rough idea on how to navigate through the parks. However, as Disney has Christmas special showtime, upon receiving the map and event schedule at the park entrance, we re-planned our route to ensure we do not miss the shows we wanted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">My childhood dream place :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">This was how we navigated our full day at Disneyland:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Adventure Land > Fantasy Land > Tomorrow Land > Western Land> Cinderella Castle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">You may obtain the full Disneyland map <a href="http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdr/about/pdf/EN_TDL_map.pdf">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• Jungle river cruise</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• Pirates of the Caribbean river ride </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• Wild West train</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• Alice's Tea Party </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Lucky for us to arrive on sunny day with clear blue sky.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">10:45am was the parade show by the Disney characters! Many of the visitors brought along picnic mats and reserved their seats as early as 9:40am, this allow up close view of the parades. We just stood behind them to watch the parade.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">As we didn't make any restaurant reservation, we decided to have early lunch at the banquet hall to avoid the rush, it was the right decision as we saw long queue as we were leaving the hall. We were really impressed with the quality of services and professionalism of staffs here, once I informed them of our food allergy, they have an English speaking staff attended to us and offered to separate the sauce which contains the shrimps. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">We also bought their chocolate mousse and blueberry cakes which were served in Alice in the Wonderland cup and saucer, and they are ready to be taken home as souvenirs, only cost ¥750 each. Pay extra ¥1000 and you'll get the heart shape plate too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">After lunch, we took the fast passes for the <b>Haunted House</b>, our passes were valid from 1:00pm-2:00pm, still a bit of wait so we proceeded to queue for the next ride, which is one of the must-try..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• <b>Pooh's Hunny hunt! </b>this one is so popular and we all agreed it's the best of all the rides, we spent 50min in queue while munching some honey popcorns. Worthy wait as the ride was quite a different experience from any others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• <b>Haunted House</b> - not recommended for young toddlers as they may be scared by the skeletons and ghosts from Nightmare Before Christmas and Ghost Bride, but otherswise this would be quite an interesting ride too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><b>• Lilo & Stitch Encounter</b> - Stitch had interactive conversation with the audience in Japanese, pretty easy for kiddos to understand the jokes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• <b>Star Tours: the Adventures Continue</b> (fast pass again, cut the queue & the 3D starspeeder ride was pretty awesome!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• <b>Pizza Galatica</b> - this restaurant is worth visit with Tony the alien chef running the place, the pizza was not bad too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• photo with the aliens near the restaurant, where the staff was on standby to help take the photo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">At around 7pm, we bought the signature Smoked Turkey Legs (cost ¥750 each) and waited for the spectacular night parade. The turkey leg was quite big and more than sufficient to fill up our tummies until end of the day :))</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">I knew I'm qualified as a royal Disney fan as I could name almost every character from the parade!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">At 7:15pm and 9:15pm the light show begins. This was really a magnificent light show worth waiting for. Make sure you get a place for unblocked view of the light show and fireworks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">After the light show, we tried out few other rides that we missed earlier, like the <b>Flying Jumbo</b>, <b>Snow White's adventure</b> (quite boring), but there were few that we did not managed to get such as the Peter Pan's Flight, Pinocchio's Daring Journey, Mickey's PhilharMagic; despite trying many rides, we did not have enough time to explore Toontown and Critter Country, and it's unfortunate that Raging Spirits and It's a Small World were closed during our visit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">By 10pm, its the Park's closure hour and with that we ended our first day visit at Disneyland. C fell asleep as soon as we reached our apartment, which was located just 10min away from Disneyland by bus (read on for my review on this fantastic Airbnb apartment)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Note: it's a Small World was closed for renovation at time of visit, and it's expected to reopen only on 15, April 2017.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">We brought home a giant Winnie the Pooh and a small Pooh... ah, luckiest day for the kiddos :)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">After our first day experience at Disneyland, we were better prepared this time. Upon arrival, big guy rushed to get fast passes for the Toy Story Mania! ride and made reservation for lunch at the Horizon Bay restaurant; while little ones and I met Mickey & Minnie @ the Mediterranean.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Then, we began our exploration:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Lost River Delta > Port Discovery > American Waterfront > Arabian Coast > Mermaid Lagoon > Mysterious Island </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Popular boat ride that made me kind of dizzy. One of the kids' favorites.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Nemo & Friends Searider</b> **POPULAR**</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A 3D right in the searider mimicking the scene in Finding Nemo that felt so real.. someone actually had severe motion sickness that she had to leave the hall. So if you are bringing young children or have history of motion sickness, beware. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">took <b>Electric steamer</b> to Mediterranean Harbor</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Attempted to win lottery for <b>Big Band Beat</b> but no luck :(( just scan your ticket at the lottery machine for a chance to win reserved seats for the super popular show. So, yeah, we missed this show :(</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">We met Mickey, Minnie and Pluto while having 3 course lunch at the nicely decorated restaurant with priority seating (which we booked earlier). Cost ¥3xxx per adult and ¥1,7xx per kids. Again, they took note of our specific request seriously (food allergy) and we waited for about 5 minutes for the English speaking staff to assist us on changing the menu. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">All food served came in Mickey form, tooooo cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">It's a childhood dream came true moment for me too :")</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Little C was in cloud 9 :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">C bumped into Mr Incredible on the way out!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Jasmine's</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span><b>Flying Carpet</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Sindbad's Storybook Voyage</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> (missed this as the kids not keen)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">C was so determined to go for the flying carpet ride which was quite a long queue, so we munched some rice crackers that we brought along while waiting in queue. It was quite nice to have an elevated view of the Arabian Coast from the flying carpet ride.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Ariel's Playground</b> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explored the lagoon and found the handsome Prince among Ariel's treasure, the duo had fun running wild in the fantasy lagoon and played the <b>Jumping Jellyfish</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">She found the prince :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">We missed the Big Band Beat broadway show but was right on time for the Steps to Shine performance in front of SS Columbus ship by Mickey, Minnie, Duffy and StellaLou. It was a short 20-25 minutes performance in the open air and the duo loved it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">We had the burger from Cape Cod while watching the show, it only cost about ¥400/burger set, so balanced off the pricey lunch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica"; font-size: large;">• <b style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fantasmic! Show @ Mediterranean Harbor 5:30pm</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This was one magnificent show where Mickey the magician fought with the Maleficient's </span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">evil dragon<b>. </b>With real fire, splendid fireworks and ever-changing lighted Christmas tree, this show really amazed us.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• <b>Tower of Terror</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">We skipped this but big guy went ahead and it was a scary 60m fall from the lift shaft and even big guy found it scary. No way little ones and I going to take that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">And I just realized I didn't take any picture of the amazing structure, WTH! :O</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• <b>Fortress Explorations</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">While waiting for big guy (it was a good 60min queue!) we explored the castle & ship, and watched the Christmas firework show from atop the castle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• </span><b style="font-family: Helvetica;">Toy Story Mania! *</b><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">*POPULAR**</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">This was one of the most FUN games where we get to do target shooting on a moving ride. I achieved a score of 136,600, while E and C scored 97,000 and 59,000 each, not bad kiddos! Wish we could play again but it was already 9:30pm by the time we finished and there was still a queue of eager visitors waiting for their term..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">• Journey to the Center of the Earth **POPULAR**</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">While Big Guy was queuing for the Tower of Terror, we visited the <b>20,000 Leagues under the Sea</b> which took us under the water full of shipwrecks and we met all the aliens living underneath the dark water of DisneySea. Spooky? Nah, pretty interesting submarine ride :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"><b>Journey to the Center of the Earth</b> was our last ride in the park at 9:45pm (we have the fast passes so skipped the long queue, yeah!), but also the most exciting one as the ride literally sped out from the volcano mountain and I nearly had my heart popped out when the ride took a sharp dip >~<</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="color: orange; font-family: "helvetica";"><b>Tina's Apartment at Horie Rokku Chome on Airbnb </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Rating: 5.0/5.0 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">The apartment is well equipped and you can tell it is well taken care of - with proper beds, well equipped kitchenette & laundry facilities, and the apartment is decorated with Disney theme characters - Winnie the Pooh, Peter Pan & even a tiny hidden Mickey. It is located right next to the bus station where the bus no 9 and 57 go straight to Maihama station for ¥150/pax. From the Maihama station, its about 5 minutes walk to DisneyLand and 10minutes walk to DisneySea. Instead of spending double or triple the price for a hotel within Disney, we opted for this lovely accommodation. Besides the above facilities, a pocket wifi was provided and it is only 5min away from few eateries, Lawson and a 24 hours supermarket as well. Absolutely convenient, on the first night of arrival, I even cooked up a pot of hot pot for the whole family with fresh ramen, beef slices and loads of mushrooms & vegetables - all ingredients & soup based purchased directly from the supermarket.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Purchase Disney Tickets online <a href="http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/event/e_ticket/index.html">here</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Book your Tokyo Disney Resort <a href="https://reserve.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/top/">here</a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica";">Hope you find this post helpful, and feel free to feedback, share to others who is planning for a visit soon! Please do note that this is written purely based on our experience and as we were not able to cover all rides within the 2 days visit and some rides were closed, you would have to find out for yourself what are other exciting rides or shows that we have missed.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";"> </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica";">;-)</span><br />
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Turned out that our 2d1n experience at the park was a really pleasant one and I would certainly want to go back again; friendly staffs (except for the frontdesk experiof nice at the hotel which was quite a disappointment), well maintained park with lots of shade (love how they preserved all the old trees and have them blended into part of the theme park), loads of activities & a neat campsite, altogether delivered a wonderful experience for our family. </font></div>
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The biggest hit at the park would be the tube rides. E and C went totally ga-ga when they saw the large tube tunnels which offer the option of closed tunnel, semi-open, open tunnel or dark tunnel. We went on both days and took a total of 8 rides. Lol, not for the faint-hearted parents! </font></div><div style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-size: 14px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><font face="Helvetica"><br></font></div>
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As the night fell, we took the duo for the free bicycle rides near the park entrance (available between 7pm-10pm) and watched the percussion performance on the stage. We wanted to dip in the hot spring again at night but both E and C were exhausted from the whole day of activities, so we just went back to our camp to enjoy our barbecue dinner.</font></div>
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What is camping without barbecue right? We ordered the BBQ package with the staff earlier and they had it all prepared at our preferred time. We had 2 tubs of fried rice, 6 food skewers, half a dozen of chicken wings, 1 whole river fish in spicy sauce, 6 sweet potatoes, 8-10 marshmallows and 4 cans of cokes. All in for RM99. Quite a worthy package if you ask me. :)</font></div>
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It has to be the zip line, or flying fox which took us from one end of the Boga lake to another end. E and I tried it together and it was really fun! Not scary at all, just fun.</font></div>
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There are quite a number of activities that we did not try due to the limited time, such as the swan boats, kayaking (free for glamping guests), horse riding, catopia (lots of big, furry cats), tiger feeding show, the cave. Well, we can leave those to the next visit. </font></div>
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• <b>What is Glamping?</b></font></div>
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Short for "glamorous camping", it is a readily built tent with modern amenities hence making camping a much easier and comfortable experience. As the duo had always been asking us for a camping experience & they love water play, I thought Tambun Lost World would have been a good choice. I was proven right. They absolutely loved it!</font></div>
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• <b>What's inside the camp?</b></font></div>
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It's quite a spacious tent equipped with 2 single beds and 1 double bed, locker, fans and lamps. Perfect for family of 4 or a group of 4 adults. We have a shared bathroom, which is about 500m away, it's clean and brightly lighted.</font></div>
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No, bugs can't enter as long as you keep the zip tightly closed, so not to worry. Unless if you leave the tent wide open! :)</font></div>
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We were provided with a locker and pad lock to lock up the tent when we leave to the park. Fairly safe I would say, <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">but it would not be the same compare to staying in a locked hotel room. So, make your own choice wisely ;)</span></font></div>
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No. On the contrary, it is quite cooling at night with just 2 stand fans.</font></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It is a short school holiday, thanks to the National Independent Day, kids have a week long break so I decided to take a few days off to arrange for a short trip. Time to learn more about our own homeland through cuti-cuti Malaysia, which literarily means travel in Malaysia. :)</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">(Of course I may opt to leave them in the day care, but what better way to learn but to walk the walk and experience the outside world?)</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We have one extra day before the planned trip, to fully utilize the promotion period (until 31/8) for the newly launched MRT line which links the urbur townships from Sungai Buloh to Kajang with the city center and other parts of the Klang Valley I decided to take the duo to Central Market, or better know to the local as Pasar Seni (central art market) for a visit, and to get our hands dirty with some batik painting. I have read about it sometimes ago and the reviews were mostly good. So here we were, paid just $1.80 (adult) and $0.90 (kids 6y and albvoe) for the comfortable ride from Damansara Mutiara station (eCurve) and reached straight to Pasar Seni station.</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We approached the friendly information counter staff and asked for direction (save us time to search!), and <b>Aina Artwork Studio </b>was easy to locate -just head straight and it's at the end of the exit door.</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We choose our frame each - RM10 for a small frame and RM15 for a big frame, there were plenty of template designs to choose from, E picked a Nemo fish while C was insistent with hisbiscus flowres, and I was attracted to the Helaconia drawing which reminded me of our garden.</span></div><div style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><u><br></u></span></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(69, 69, 69); font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 14px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ldzs6bTUV8c/WaYn-wEL1VI/AAAAAAAAO9E/WRerfzS5weMaxhA6_flP9Gqo8kCMwKhVACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1845250684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ldzs6bTUV8c/WaYn-wEL1VI/AAAAAAAAO9E/WRerfzS5weMaxhA6_flP9Gqo8kCMwKhVACHMYCw/s640/blogger-image--1845250684.jpg"></a></div><br></u></span></span>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Cute little Nemo fish by E.</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">And we were all done 30 minutes later!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Pretty happy with their creations. Not bad for a first timer:))</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you are interested to try out this DIY activities too, just head straight to Pasar Seni & look for Aina Artwork. They open 7 days a week, from 10am - 9pm except some special public holidays such as Merdeka Day or Hari Raya.</span><br>
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The collage below shows the progress of my helaconia painting.. it's indeed pretty easy as we were "guided" by the template made with wax (that would be the next class I aim to join - batik drawing with wax!)<br>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have always find teacher a noble profession. It's a job that requires lots of patience, passion and dedication (without any of these one may goes insane).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm glad I had caring teachers in my tender years who had guided me tirelessly and coached me both in studies as well as sports. My primary school days were filled with exciting adventures & wonderful memory, a large part of it was thanks to my teachers.</span></span></div>
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PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-68294411434799831832017-04-30T04:56:00.001-07:002017-04-30T06:51:03.613-07:00{Art Attack} DIY Painted Pots<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Teachers Day is approaching (mid May) and I asked E what would he like to give to his teachers? He showed me his gardening book, "painted seed pots!", he proudly announced.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So we gathered some mini terra cotta pots from from the RM5 shop, Daiso, and started working on the painting with our Arcrylic paint. It was fun, really!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Proudly present.. Our creations!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Pineapple & Ladybug. </b>The ladybug was created by accident (supposed to be watermelon) as E made the dots into circular shape instead of seed shape, so we decided to make some modification to it and turns out pretty cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2b1FVI5Qq_E/WQW0eSTFFCI/AAAAAAAAO10/480gXdHpunsRnfgbxSxNAPn-IoH1EifGwCHM/s640/blogger-image-299970887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2b1FVI5Qq_E/WQW0eSTFFCI/AAAAAAAAO10/480gXdHpunsRnfgbxSxNAPn-IoH1EifGwCHM/s640/blogger-image-299970887.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Red watermelon</b>, he's not very good with the brush yet so I added some whites to cover up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXjL3nNr9tA/WQW-5gNyB1I/AAAAAAAAO2M/F9EN93nmW0Md1keUNVAKqgZU9cE63E9-wCHM/s640/blogger-image-1302301273.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NXjL3nNr9tA/WQW-5gNyB1I/AAAAAAAAO2M/F9EN93nmW0Md1keUNVAKqgZU9cE63E9-wCHM/s640/blogger-image-1302301273.jpg"></a></div><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><br></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Yellow watermelon</b>, just some variety of watermelon :))</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Hn-h90aAhE/WQW0piuLNBI/AAAAAAAAO14/3e7YVRtQ8uYkLL-WEw0SflzlsGAX3oMnACHM/s640/blogger-image-139192187.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9Hn-h90aAhE/WQW0piuLNBI/AAAAAAAAO14/3e7YVRtQ8uYkLL-WEw0SflzlsGAX3oMnACHM/s640/blogger-image-139192187.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>These are the materials we used:</div><div>• some terra cotta pots</div><div>• Arcrylic paints and some brushes</div><div>• color pallettes</div><div>• translucent spray paint (coating to ensure the pots stay waterproof)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zu6Clemc5Hs/WQW0tgVxCbI/AAAAAAAAO18/QUHqnwywRGQrHqm86gWeWCvN5IL3zPj0QCHM/s640/blogger-image--427166282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zu6Clemc5Hs/WQW0tgVxCbI/AAAAAAAAO18/QUHqnwywRGQrHqm86gWeWCvN5IL3zPj0QCHM/s640/blogger-image--427166282.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Work in progress..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XemZdBj1m6M/WQXPMT3tWAI/AAAAAAAAO2g/4aE7uwyP-fQTWRCWszZVHR_u9BxFa4i9gCHM/s640/blogger-image--2113215111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XemZdBj1m6M/WQXPMT3tWAI/AAAAAAAAO2g/4aE7uwyP-fQTWRCWszZVHR_u9BxFa4i9gCHM/s640/blogger-image--2113215111.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ciPAbD7_pB4/WQXQ9Sjj4MI/AAAAAAAAO2s/xV7uZx5hCzkwrcUXgfYl0g6k2HQSHvAoACHM/s640/blogger-image--807714065.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ciPAbD7_pB4/WQXQ9Sjj4MI/AAAAAAAAO2s/xV7uZx5hCzkwrcUXgfYl0g6k2HQSHvAoACHM/s640/blogger-image--807714065.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Almost there. I was doing QC to touch up on any imperfection while the duo had a tea break. :D</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UFIKdoe15Y0/WQWyApbGavI/AAAAAAAAO1o/sd-QD4DBsdUaNKa42JKHqJxDeAsBDkgLwCHM/s640/blogger-image--1541404386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UFIKdoe15Y0/WQWyApbGavI/AAAAAAAAO1o/sd-QD4DBsdUaNKa42JKHqJxDeAsBDkgLwCHM/s640/blogger-image--1541404386.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Final touch, the spray paint protects the paint and adds a glossy layer over the acrylic paint. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Make sure you do the spray outdoor and wear a mask if you may, not recommend to let little ones handle this task.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n9sP8YuwMR0/WQXPIfH103I/AAAAAAAAO2c/ueisIZsar0cMkt9pV82N2KPG4KLO0vJ6QCHM/s640/blogger-image-811664540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n9sP8YuwMR0/WQXPIfH103I/AAAAAAAAO2c/ueisIZsar0cMkt9pV82N2KPG4KLO0vJ6QCHM/s640/blogger-image-811664540.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div>Which is your favorite? ;-)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lijj8D1NgZI/WQWw36zVAyI/AAAAAAAAO1c/rCY0Y37qAHUwuWo-GSbOIpevz6xXoaYuwCHM/s640/blogger-image-1384127082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Lijj8D1NgZI/WQWw36zVAyI/AAAAAAAAO1c/rCY0Y37qAHUwuWo-GSbOIpevz6xXoaYuwCHM/s640/blogger-image-1384127082.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Honestly I can't quite decide. I like them all and we plan to make a couples more for ourselves.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IdcvUREF-cI/WQWx8sK-AsI/AAAAAAAAO1k/seRdGEpdavcq737r0ZAzIoHUFkA36FgQQCHM/s640/blogger-image--1046360706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IdcvUREF-cI/WQWx8sK-AsI/AAAAAAAAO1k/seRdGEpdavcq737r0ZAzIoHUFkA36FgQQCHM/s640/blogger-image--1046360706.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next we just have to fill up the pots with some rocks, soils and flower seeds, and wrap up as a pretty gift for their favorite teachers. </div><div><br></div><div>Hopefully the teachers will like them as much as we do! <3</div><div><br></div><div>Cheers</div><div>pH</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="widget Text" data-version="1" id="Text2" style="position: relative; min-height: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 30px; line-height: 1.4;"><div class="widget-content"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. 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I have been scouting around for some activities around town.. Kidzania, done that; jungle gym, many times; park & outdoor picnics, done N times; KLCC petroscience, done that; Farm in the city, checked; National science center, yep; Planetarium, that too; spaceship galatica? Yes yes; Aquaria, zoo, KL bird park, butterfly park, done done done done... so where else??</div><div><br></div><div>Finally, I stumbled accross a relatively new kids gym in town - <b>Funtopia Courtyard @ SS15</b>, Subang Jaya.</div><div><br></div><div>It's an indoor gym that offers lots of activities to burn the energy - climbing, hanging bridge, rope walk, giant slide... However, if your little one has fear of height, you may want to let him / her observe and warm up first before signing up.</div><div><br></div><div>The first sight is enough to wow them.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aP2JldWKDXk/WNUFUIlt_sI/AAAAAAAAOvg/q97ArAN8FD8/s640/blogger-image--530934337.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aP2JldWKDXk/WNUFUIlt_sI/AAAAAAAAOvg/q97ArAN8FD8/s640/blogger-image--530934337.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>They began with the safety briefing and putting on the safety gears.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RW30Lft3w3U/WNTmmGbxUVI/AAAAAAAAOuo/rgF5Jls-Rlc/s640/blogger-image--907559875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RW30Lft3w3U/WNTmmGbxUVI/AAAAAAAAOuo/rgF5Jls-Rlc/s640/blogger-image--907559875.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next, the hanging bridge. It's about 3 storey high and can be intimidating for young kids, but both C and E did it with a smile. The last visit to Club Med had prepared them well.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FF1Z8UtcbUo/WNT_ksBK3cI/AAAAAAAAOvM/rEVR6nD0kP8/s640/blogger-image-69709900.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FF1Z8UtcbUo/WNT_ksBK3cI/AAAAAAAAOvM/rEVR6nD0kP8/s640/blogger-image-69709900.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Team work - they had to pull themselves from one end to the other using the "skate board".</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K7sY-hQo33g/WNT_LtYLoeI/AAAAAAAAOvI/5mudipU3thY/s640/blogger-image-888409359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K7sY-hQo33g/WNT_LtYLoeI/AAAAAAAAOvI/5mudipU3thY/s640/blogger-image-888409359.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7KI1BkQV9sE/WNUMUSXZ01I/AAAAAAAAOwA/5FUFBhHL_qg/s640/blogger-image--553762291.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7KI1BkQV9sE/WNUMUSXZ01I/AAAAAAAAOwA/5FUFBhHL_qg/s640/blogger-image--553762291.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The giant slide... For real adrenaline rush. E <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">went first.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4dS4-RtHVdE/WNUFtdNOxeI/AAAAAAAAOvs/VIuTOSIFgRk/s640/blogger-image-1743635233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4dS4-RtHVdE/WNUFtdNOxeI/AAAAAAAAOvs/VIuTOSIFgRk/s640/blogger-image-1743635233.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Followed by C with a whoosh..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KXttvP_IrZo/WNTmiheSJeI/AAAAAAAAOuk/ADs6PcKkpKY/s640/blogger-image--2063966471.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KXttvP_IrZo/WNTmiheSJeI/AAAAAAAAOuk/ADs6PcKkpKY/s640/blogger-image--2063966471.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>You could repeat this as many rounds as you wish.. The kiddos simply love this!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vyfn0VfR2Ro/WNUMP4DyFlI/AAAAAAAAOv8/Hk6VQNy5OUk/s640/blogger-image-2120163008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vyfn0VfR2Ro/WNUMP4DyFlI/AAAAAAAAOv8/Hk6VQNy5OUk/s640/blogger-image-2120163008.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>There's non stop climbing...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OrWrNcMp6Q0/WNT_G4eTLaI/AAAAAAAAOvE/DUkIloJS42I/s640/blogger-image-672855449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OrWrNcMp6Q0/WNT_G4eTLaI/AAAAAAAAOvE/DUkIloJS42I/s640/blogger-image-672855449.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>More climb...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sPRbTdZDS_8/WNT--OT4eaI/AAAAAAAAOu8/pB2HDT3TQX0/s640/blogger-image--1599877096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sPRbTdZDS_8/WNT--OT4eaI/AAAAAAAAOu8/pB2HDT3TQX0/s640/blogger-image--1599877096.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>More climb...</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmB1UfY2M9A/WNUFfX55BRI/AAAAAAAAOvk/qNiJm9c6eDw/s640/blogger-image-795854398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YmB1UfY2M9A/WNUFfX55BRI/AAAAAAAAOvk/qNiJm9c6eDw/s640/blogger-image-795854398.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yup, and more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rLR1Ra1Jrrw/WNUFOaWMNCI/AAAAAAAAOvc/pjAQ_hIUuRs/s640/blogger-image-511032375.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rLR1Ra1Jrrw/WNUFOaWMNCI/AAAAAAAAOvc/pjAQ_hIUuRs/s640/blogger-image-511032375.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yet another climb!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-54QFIIDb5IA/WNT-6QzsuDI/AAAAAAAAOu4/3B48cr-OqLo/s640/blogger-image--2147170672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-54QFIIDb5IA/WNT-6QzsuDI/AAAAAAAAOu4/3B48cr-OqLo/s640/blogger-image--2147170672.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>When the 1 hour period is over, they headed over to this children play area which has no additional charge. Another 30 minutes here and they came out all smiling from cheek to cheek and all covered in sweat. If you have younger toddler who's too young for all the gym activities, this would be just perfect.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZUYrbSWbzQE/WNUFjedUPgI/AAAAAAAAOvo/xacPjBkdJV8/s640/blogger-image--128990491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZUYrbSWbzQE/WNUFjedUPgI/AAAAAAAAOvo/xacPjBkdJV8/s640/blogger-image--128990491.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We ended the visit with a sumptuous meal at the Notty Nuri restaurant which is located one floor below Funtopia. Yum yum... Their BBQ ribs is no doubt the best in town!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W1vFBJ9YBME/WNT_ClMNTDI/AAAAAAAAOvA/QOm94JqIQkE/s640/blogger-image-43746191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-W1vFBJ9YBME/WNT_ClMNTDI/AAAAAAAAOvA/QOm94JqIQkE/s640/blogger-image-43746191.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>The Location:</b></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Jalan</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> SS 15/4G, </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">SS 15, </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">47500 Subang Jaya, </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Selangor</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Operating hour: 10am-10pm</span></div><div style="box-sizing: border-box; width: 13px; height: 13px; overflow: hidden; position: absolute; opacity: 0.7; right: 12px; top: 10px; z-index: 10000;"><img src="http://maps.gstatic.com/mapfiles/api-3/images/mapcnt6.png" draggable="false" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: top; max-width: none; height: 492px; position: absolute; left: -2px; top: -336px; width: 59px; -webkit-user-select: none; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"></div><div><a href="http://funtopiaworld.com/courtyard/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://funtopiaworld.com/courtyard/</a></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><b>The Fees:</b></div><div>Weekdays: RM24/hour for all activities</div><div>Weekends & PH: RM34/hour for all activities </div><div>Annual pass: RM350/year </div><div><br></div><div>Note: </div><div>• minimum height 110cm and minimum weight 20kg (forgotten the maximum weight limit)</div><div>• You may opt for single activity too at lower fee, but I honestly don't find its worth it.</div><div>• checkout their website for any price change or special promotion.</div><div><br></div><div>That's all folks, zooming out for more fun time with my kiddos. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Happy holiday!</span></div><div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>PH</div>PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-15531866813507678992017-02-21T19:37:00.001-08:002017-02-23T16:28:17.862-08:00Useful Tools: Learning Mandarin 学习中文好工具!<div><br></div><div>I've been revising with E and C regularly especially on their Chinese homework, as this is one language that they have rather weak fundamental. My fault for not emphasize enough when they were younger.. :P</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, fret not, I'm here to share a good news. Whether you are Chinese-literated or not, it doesn't matter. I have found some really useful apps and websites that will help in teaching little ones on mandarin reading and writing, and best of all, they are absolutely free! ;-)</div><div><br></div><div>• <b>Yes-Chinese.com 习字笔画好帮手</b></div><div>It's all about precision when it comes to writing mandarin words. A stroke must be straight, a hook must not be too long. Urrghh, I find it frustrating even I've pretty good command of mandarin myself >.<</div><div><br></div><div>So I let them practice using pre-printed words with the strokes in sequence. This site is really amazingly friendly and easy to use. Just type the word (using pinyin) and it will auto generate the word for you in nice writing boxes (you can choose the box size, small / medium / large)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Du0WfSLzrZk/WK0IfQYyp4I/AAAAAAAAOs4/rRKIfbb38i8/s640/blogger-image--1608174562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Du0WfSLzrZk/WK0IfQYyp4I/AAAAAAAAOs4/rRKIfbb38i8/s640/blogger-image--1608174562.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yLIuCtlzw5w/WK0HOnXeJ_I/AAAAAAAAOso/y1WNJdn7HO8/s640/blogger-image--711385356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yLIuCtlzw5w/WK0HOnXeJ_I/AAAAAAAAOso/y1WNJdn7HO8/s640/blogger-image--711385356.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Try it out now by clicking here > <a href="http://www.yes-chinese.com/zh-cn/tzg/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">yes-chinese.com</a></div><div><br></div><div>The only downside- it doesn't work on mobile phone as it requires installation of the Adobe flash plugin. Make sure you install m that for your web browser before you can use this function.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>• <b>字宝宝 Zhi Bao Bao</b></div><div>An Apple App which you can download from store for free (with in-app purchase that can be annoying, but well, it's free so can't complain). 字宝宝 is our on-the-go app to practice for all the mandarin spelling, it's especially useful for E. He just need a quick 3-5 min revision for all the words and he's ready for his spelling test.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JeHP_QH4DxI/WK0HHqR-4fI/AAAAAAAAOsg/MEqex4Pgxsc/s640/blogger-image-1471899630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JeHP_QH4DxI/WK0HHqR-4fI/AAAAAAAAOsg/MEqex4Pgxsc/s640/blogger-image-1471899630.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>• <b>Google (Photo) Translate 谷歌翻译(摄像功能)</b></div><div>Available on App Store or website, this amazing app allows you to just snap a picture of the word (work best with printed words instead of handwriting), and it helps you translate the word and the sound instantly. It's it wonderful?</div><div><br></div><div>Snap a pic, highlight the words with your finger.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OM5osOwldiw/WKzvXktrqFI/AAAAAAAAOsQ/XYoUwQEGUkE/s640/blogger-image--760668154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OM5osOwldiw/WKzvXktrqFI/AAAAAAAAOsQ/XYoUwQEGUkE/s640/blogger-image--760668154.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Ta-da, the pinyin, sound & meaning are given. <i>See the little camera icon?</i> Click that to use this photo translate feature.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Flwxu6mElVw/WK0HW9SDXtI/AAAAAAAAOsw/mJh1JHNzIrM/s640/blogger-image--603963235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Flwxu6mElVw/WK0HW9SDXtI/AAAAAAAAOsw/mJh1JHNzIrM/s640/blogger-image--603963235.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><div>• <b>Pleco 鱼. 电子字典</b></div><div>This app is ideal for elder kids who can use dictionary independently. It allows you to search the word (字) / nounce (词)in mandarin or pinyin, and give you the meaning plus sample usage or sentence. This is almost as good as an actual dictionary.</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>Come standard 2, they started learning to form sentences which will get them ready for essay writing in standard 3<font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif">, hence i find this app comes in ready handy.</font></div><div><br></div><div>Search with nounce(词句), gongzuo 工作, and all possible words are listed.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DzFRPCaF0LA/WK0HLGi6yxI/AAAAAAAAOsk/9E8wzD0OvS0/s640/blogger-image--562331897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DzFRPCaF0LA/WK0HLGi6yxI/AAAAAAAAOsk/9E8wzD0OvS0/s640/blogger-image--562331897.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Search with single word, gong, and all words with similar pinyin are listed out. Easy huh?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tC19Uolzh8U/WK0HSKXb3iI/AAAAAAAAOss/m55c8PTtnXE/s640/blogger-image--652611449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tC19Uolzh8U/WK0HSKXb3iI/AAAAAAAAOss/m55c8PTtnXE/s640/blogger-image--652611449.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>There are other useful functions such as searching the historical words, clipboard reader (just paste the copied words) etc, do take some time to explore when you are using it, if you wish (I stick to the basic functions :))</div><div><br></div><div>• <b>HSK Vocabulary Flash Cards 翻字卡</b></div><div>If you have spare time and would like to introduce new words to the young schooler, you can download this apple App which comes in different levels of difficulty (HSK1 is the lowest, follow by HSK2 and so on so fort).</div><div><br></div><div>It allows you to flip through the eCards and play the voice. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHKgF86I5o8/WK9-D8WgyeI/AAAAAAAAOtc/6pFbVY-Uu6k/s640/blogger-image--924487326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AHKgF86I5o8/WK9-D8WgyeI/AAAAAAAAOtc/6pFbVY-Uu6k/s640/blogger-image--924487326.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It has a test setting that allows testing of the little one to find the right words based on the words read out. C loves this test.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-94Uh9xA8f4A/WK9-IE5FJHI/AAAAAAAAOtg/s4eM7W25xhg/s640/blogger-image-1094190736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-94Uh9xA8f4A/WK9-IE5FJHI/AAAAAAAAOtg/s4eM7W25xhg/s640/blogger-image-1094190736.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>That's all folks. Hope you find the above helpful & do share with me and the other readers if you have other good tools to suggest too.. I have yet to find any good tools for teaching bahasa, so please do share with me if you know of any! ;-)</div><div><br></div><div>Xoxo,</div><div>PH</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any materials within this website without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones </b>with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.</span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-32008162902589695622017-02-10T17:43:00.001-08:002017-02-21T19:37:03.526-08:00好书介绍:波西和皮普·小小聪明豆幼儿绘本系列<div><br></div><div>这次要介绍的,是我个人很喜欢的中文绘本系列之一。由知名德国儿童书籍作者 Axel Scheffle在 2012 编写的绘本故事,故事内容活泼有趣,加上生动的插画,小孩子很容易可以想象并融入波西和皮普这两对活宝的生活。(注:Axel Scheffler来头不小,他可是英文儿童文学著作Gruffallo的插画家喔!)</div><div><br></div><div>这系列共有6册故事,每一本的内容都是绕着两只小兔皮普、小老鼠波西的日常生活走,<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">除了“大搜索”是把全部故事综合在一起作为搜索游戏。这册图书</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">翻译做的很棒,浅易明白又容易朗读。每一本书我那五岁的小妞都很喜欢,每天晚上都会磨着我要读上两本才可罢休。</span></div><div><br></div><div>”妈妈,我要读波西和皮普了!”,闹钟似的。:)</div><div><br></div><div>书里好多字都会重复使用,如一起、和、到、回家、红气球、玩具、飞走、伤心、等等,从而也间接地增加了她的词汇认识。</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_teKB1lbKN4/WKJCA96cDFI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/aF8ZHZT6S90/s640/blogger-image--473569629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_teKB1lbKN4/WKJCA96cDFI/AAAAAAAAOrQ/aF8ZHZT6S90/s640/blogger-image--473569629.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>这个小小聪明豆幼儿绘本系列包括了:</div><div>尿裤子</div><div>下雪天</div><div>大怪兽</div><div>红气球</div><div>最心爱的玩具</div><div>滑板车</div><div>大搜索</div><div><br></div><div>如果你的小孩华语能力不错,可以独立阅读华文故事了,那你可以省略这本书。但是如果小孩像我家小妞,不爱华文(因为小时候都是阅读英文书籍多),这套绘本真的激发起她对中文阅读的喜爱,并发掘阅读的乐趣。</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lBFGHWc_KGI/WKJCFC7VYdI/AAAAAAAAOrU/0z3FcYVh-70/s640/blogger-image--23444104.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lBFGHWc_KGI/WKJCFC7VYdI/AAAAAAAAOrU/0z3FcYVh-70/s640/blogger-image--23444104.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>如何购买?</b></div><div>我不曾在本市书局或书展看到这册书,是通过网上书局购买的。有兴趣的话,联络买家Claire,可以直接点击她的网站,买上RM200以上免邮费哦!</div><div><a href="http://www.picbook88.com/goods.php?id=618">www.picbook88.com</a></div><div><br></div><div>不在大马的朋友,可以在amazon找到这册图书,也可以看看其他人的评语。</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.cn/gp/aw/d/B0086U4LXI/ref=pd_aw_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=9MVNAK6S9WB6GS6W4ABW&dpPl=1&dpID=616jW7zKDlL">amazon.com</a></div><div><br></div><div>如有问题的话,就把留言打在底下方好了,我会尽快回复的…</div><div><br></div><div>Xoxo,</div><div>PH</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any materials within this website without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones </b>with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.</span></div></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-41212965673795015392017-02-02T03:54:00.001-08:002017-02-04T01:53:49.932-08:00{Birthday Special} The Exciting Eight!<div><br></div><div>We held a celebration for E's 8th birthday as he was really looking forward for one. We had not organized any birthday party for him since he was 6yo, just small celebration with the family. So this time, I thought, why not give him a wonderful memory, since he had made some really good friends at school and they could all had some jolly good time together.</div><div><br></div><div>So I drafted a simple party plan, worked out the invitee list with E, designed the party theme & food list; there after setup the kids table, decorated the place. So here they are, the beautiful moments captured..</div><div><br></div><div>First, we had the invitation card ready.. He hand delivered to his friends at school, with so much pride.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XqO3Kfcy93Q/WJUuLYQtZ-I/AAAAAAAAOqw/mPzkI6XJWRQ/s640/blogger-image--216314783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XqO3Kfcy93Q/WJUuLYQtZ-I/AAAAAAAAOqw/mPzkI6XJWRQ/s640/blogger-image--216314783.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then we did some simple decoration around the house... Noticed the blue & gold birthday garland on the curtain rails? E had been urging us to hang them up since a week before the party and he was so excited when Big Guy finally put them up..</span></div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DuYCh-Qam8E/WJMd_Po1umI/AAAAAAAAOp8/5lNPPW1Ke58/s640/blogger-image--1202635396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DuYCh-Qam8E/WJMd_Po1umI/AAAAAAAAOp8/5lNPPW1Ke58/s640/blogger-image--1202635396.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div>We prepared quite a variety of party food. Some were homemade like the tuna & salmon sandwiches, peach jelly, chocolate dipped strawberries, fried longevity noodles, red eggs, cut fruits and ..... The L size<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Number "8" Race Track Chocolate Cake</b><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">, my very proud creation which made him smiling from cheek to cheek. Btw, notice the resemblance between this cake and the invitation card? That's where I got my inspiration. ;-)</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R_w6rpIhkuU/WJKHqkmr8bI/AAAAAAAAOo8/ApVGjNrJCCU/s640/blogger-image--202621470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-R_w6rpIhkuU/WJKHqkmr8bI/AAAAAAAAOo8/ApVGjNrJCCU/s640/blogger-image--202621470.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Took me the entire Saturday morning to prepare this cake, from baking to layering to piping and decorating. It's really rich & moist that in fact, I would think this' the best chocolate cake I have ever baked and tasted really good! :D </div><div><br></div><div>In case you would like to give it a try, you <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> may refer to the making and recipe in my food blog here, </span><a href="http://food4littleones.blogspot.my/2017/01/super-moist-and-easy-chocolate-cake.html" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Food4LittleOnes' Super Moist & Easy chocolate cake</a></div><div><br></div><div>Apart from the home cooked, I've also ordered some delicious food in fear that there won't be enough to serve all the guests (but in the end we had too much and everyone get to bring some food home!). We had satay, fruit tarts, mango Rosetta and the famous Tangling nasi lemak with chicken rendang & rempah (herbs) served in banana leaf. All my kind of favorite food! Lol..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q67hkAGhFlQ/WJKHuLIxwyI/AAAAAAAAOpA/nugWuoXuESY/s640/blogger-image--815191277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Q67hkAGhFlQ/WJKHuLIxwyI/AAAAAAAAOpA/nugWuoXuESY/s640/blogger-image--815191277.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I simply love this 3 tier turquoise serving tray, colorful and easy to store - just stack them up will do. These lovely tarts were delivered fresh that very morning by the lovely homebaker, do drop me a message if you would like her contact.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cKTx7OQsaJc/WJKH9oB4JGI/AAAAAAAAOpQ/R2EZtydG3AQ/s640/blogger-image--796371704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cKTx7OQsaJc/WJKH9oB4JGI/AAAAAAAAOpQ/R2EZtydG3AQ/s640/blogger-image--796371704.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Another <b>Dessert Stand. </b>E helped to prepare these sandwiches.. He had been volunteering a lot for this party as he knew mommy had no other helper, so how could I resist this little boy's wish for a small birthday party? :)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tgfl6gqYrog/WJKH19n_6OI/AAAAAAAAOpI/TLSl6TfdiLg/s640/blogger-image-290575818.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tgfl6gqYrog/WJKH19n_6OI/AAAAAAAAOpI/TLSl6TfdiLg/s640/blogger-image-290575818.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The <b>marshmallow stand</b> which was quick to setup yet so popular with the kiddos. You can find this styrofoam cake dummy in most baking supplies store, comes in varies sizes and shapes (round or square or rectangular)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OtaoWptBkvk/WJMcspJhrCI/AAAAAAAAOpw/N0MqNMn_-ys/s640/blogger-image--235066447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OtaoWptBkvk/WJMcspJhrCI/AAAAAAAAOpw/N0MqNMn_-ys/s640/blogger-image--235066447.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Birthday song singing time, surrounded by all the buddies and his little sister.. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WN8cUmQM9VY/WJKHyO7_NkI/AAAAAAAAOpE/6Wr5XUAX8pE/s640/blogger-image--1204129735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WN8cUmQM9VY/WJKHyO7_NkI/AAAAAAAAOpE/6Wr5XUAX8pE/s640/blogger-image--1204129735.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iqrA7Kj2Ty8/WJKHjfbh5XI/AAAAAAAAOo0/5X0EyFOJ0Eo/s640/blogger-image-937345020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iqrA7Kj2Ty8/WJKHjfbh5XI/AAAAAAAAOo0/5X0EyFOJ0Eo/s640/blogger-image-937345020.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>He was beaming in pride when he cut the cake, seems like he enjoyed being the center of attention at the party. He knew it's his day and in fact he played a good host by taking good care of his friends.</div><div><br></div><div>Coincidently, there's a children art contest at our community center on the same day, so we brought all the kiddos there to had some fun. Surpsingly, E got 3rd prize in the 8-10yo category with RM50 cash prize and some sponsored goodies. Not bad at all!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hwa7OdhFQ3s/WJKHmx6tEUI/AAAAAAAAOo4/uryyh1p8ikU/s640/blogger-image-744304001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hwa7OdhFQ3s/WJKHmx6tEUI/AAAAAAAAOo4/uryyh1p8ikU/s640/blogger-image-744304001.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>In the meanwhile. little C won consolation prize for her beautiful coloring too.. Well done my little C :) </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IC5PyJhCWtU/WJKFLkRgRxI/AAAAAAAAOok/NqoDuZTAqP8/s640/blogger-image-1258735149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IC5PyJhCWtU/WJKFLkRgRxI/AAAAAAAAOok/NqoDuZTAqP8/s640/blogger-image-1258735149.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>When party was over, the duo helped to clean up and E could not wait to open up all his presents... He's wearing his new Superman cap and assembling his brand new Lego city toy. He just could not concealed his excitement..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O8omtZpHi3c/WJKH5SXZfwI/AAAAAAAAOpM/YR8dfjRc3UU/s640/blogger-image-1241966512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O8omtZpHi3c/WJKH5SXZfwI/AAAAAAAAOpM/YR8dfjRc3UU/s640/blogger-image-1241966512.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>When making the no. 8 race track cake, there were quite so extra cake crumbs and chocolate ganache left, so I made some cake pops and we had a pleasant celebration with our little boy the night before the party, which was the actual birthday.</div><div><br></div><div>It really warmed my heart to see his joyous smile. He hugged and thanked me when the party was over, I knew that very day had left a significant stamp in his life journal (or if I were to borrow "Inside Out"'s term, a <i>core memory</i> was created), and it honestly made my day, too. </div><div> </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bHBIDjy0Imc/WJKHfu-Z24I/AAAAAAAAOow/ayiCe1izB0Y/s640/blogger-image--93425307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bHBIDjy0Imc/WJKHfu-Z24I/AAAAAAAAOow/ayiCe1izB0Y/s640/blogger-image--93425307.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>May you be blessed always, my little captain E. Stay healthy, stay happy, stay wise, that's mommy's simple wish for you.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Xoxo,</div><div>PH</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any materials within this website without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones </b>with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.</span></div><div><br></div>PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-77616521344429642162017-01-30T18:56:00.001-08:002017-02-02T05:21:57.448-08:00{CNY Special} Cheongsum for my bunny...<div><br></div><div>It's been a yearly tradition that I will custom made Chinese New Year cloths for my little girl. This Rooster year, has no exception too.</div><div><br></div><div><b>2014</b></div><div>My first attempt with Cheongsum started 3 years ago when I was learning to sew with Google tutorials (yes, Google). Being a total novice, I had only made some baby dresses & accessories, yet was daring enough to try out making Cheongsum. It was obviously amateur work, you may see the grey polkadot Cheongsum <a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2014/01/diy-baby-cheongsam-aka-qipao.html?m=1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">here (diy baby cheongsam)</a> or the chuckle and scallop Cheongsum <a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2014/01/mad-about-cheongsam.html" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">here (mad about cheongsam</a>)</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dX1iVTe7aDw/WJMydCWb1KI/AAAAAAAAOqM/-WTrph99Z84/s640/blogger-image-39352603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dX1iVTe7aDw/WJMydCWb1KI/AAAAAAAAOqM/-WTrph99Z84/s640/blogger-image-39352603.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b>2015</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Then, a year later I became bold and was attempting few vintage dresses that I came across while window shopping, or browsing online. I made a total of 3 pieces with my self-made pattern and the square neck red polkadots remain one of my favorites till today. You can see them all </span></div><div><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2015/01/made-by-ph-cny-spring-dresses-for-my.html">here (spring dresses for my little bunny)</a></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_tbD9GAf57s/WJAQ2iQqEOI/AAAAAAAAOn8/0_YX6_tm-S8/s640/blogger-image-268969821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_tbD9GAf57s/WJAQ2iQqEOI/AAAAAAAAOn8/0_YX6_tm-S8/s640/blogger-image-268969821.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b>2016</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Came last year, I decided to go hybrid. I made one piece of Cheongsum (<i>with a cuteness overload pink kitty fabric</i>!) and some English dresses which I have pretty much mastered by now (or so I love to think so :)). You may view the handmades </span><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2016/02/cny-special-petite-spring-dresses.html" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">here (cny special petite spring dresses</a>) or just as shown below..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xp3UQL7pYgI/WJAQyZmtcCI/AAAAAAAAOn4/TSOtcAC-TZw/s640/blogger-image--827821426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xp3UQL7pYgI/WJAQyZmtcCI/AAAAAAAAOn4/TSOtcAC-TZw/s640/blogger-image--827821426.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>2017</b></div><div>Finally, this year. Despite I was tied up with work, I managed to push my lazy bones to produce 2 Cheongsum that i am pretty satisfied with, with high collar and long zipper to easy fitting. My little bunny absolutely loved her new CNY dresses and was proudly parading around. :))</div><div><br></div><div>The first Cheongsum. Love the lollipop and candy prints on this fabric. Bought them from US Joanne store years ago and finally put it to good use. This modern print gives an interesting twist to an otherwise ordinary Cheongsum pattern.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s3OXgQYHts8/WI_8watffeI/AAAAAAAAOnk/-Z2tx3zq0Nw/s640/blogger-image-1141292294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s3OXgQYHts8/WI_8watffeI/AAAAAAAAOnk/-Z2tx3zq0Nw/s640/blogger-image-1141292294.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>I added a candy button on the back of the dress for some extra cuteness. :)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oW_INoBX6Z4/WI_8mMc2izI/AAAAAAAAOnY/gwiwpBAYBlA/s640/blogger-image--1342282778.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oW_INoBX6Z4/WI_8mMc2izI/AAAAAAAAOnY/gwiwpBAYBlA/s640/blogger-image--1342282778.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Here's the second dress, using Michael Miller designer fabric combined with silver tutu skirt as bottom. I love using 100% designer cotton as they are soft & comfy even after many washes. I decided to use contrasting grey bias tape and I thought it turns out pretty nice, doesn't it? ;-)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rncIeArGwHY/WI_8iN_C74I/AAAAAAAAOnU/bybsQ6D51AQ/s640/blogger-image--1936479705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rncIeArGwHY/WI_8iN_C74I/AAAAAAAAOnU/bybsQ6D51AQ/s640/blogger-image--1936479705.jpg"></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SSk-5YchnXk/WI_8s4CI-NI/AAAAAAAAOng/elZx88anN7o/s640/blogger-image--1027743427.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SSk-5YchnXk/WI_8s4CI-NI/AAAAAAAAOng/elZx88anN7o/s640/blogger-image--1027743427.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>The Accesorries</b> </div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Notice the colorful zipper? They give some fun feeling to the dresses. I found the knot buttons for RM10 for 3 pairs at the local sewing supplies store and have successfully used up 2 pairs. Thank goodness I have hoarded lots of fabric and have few yards of reds available. I still have some beautiful Sarah Jane and Micheal Miller fabrics that I am keeping for later use. They are just so adorable that I could not lay my scissors on them. I just took them out of the box, admire, then store them back again. Silly, I know.. But I could not help it. :P</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Oh, and if you like to have some handmade buttons with matching fabric, you can buy the manual button maker from daiso for just RM5.30, comes in various sizes and refills.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>The Design </b></span></div><div>The Cheongsum design was inspired by this knit Cheongsum that Big Guy bought from the store. I used it as a base to trace the pattern and added 2" extra on the sides since I'm using non-stretchable cotton fabric. It is quite easy to make, really, took me about 4 hours to complete each of the dress and each requires about 1 yard of fabric and 1 pack of bias tape.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EzNToN8zbU8/WI_8pif80CI/AAAAAAAAOnc/K3ovcACmZW4/s640/blogger-image--1704592822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EzNToN8zbU8/WI_8pif80CI/AAAAAAAAOnc/K3ovcACmZW4/s640/blogger-image--1704592822.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>That's all folks. If you love sewing and is an amateur like me, I encourage you to keep trying and don't feel intimidated. Just start off first with some cheaper fabric and when you have gathered enough confidence (through enough trials),only then move on to your beautiful fabric collection.</div><div><br></div><div>All the 9 CNY dresses I've made for the my little C, which is your favorite? :)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yk2Pv5qEpF8/WJB06iLpNpI/AAAAAAAAOoQ/LNcsmYWbMs8/s640/blogger-image--1468979815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Yk2Pv5qEpF8/WJB06iLpNpI/AAAAAAAAOoQ/LNcsmYWbMs8/s640/blogger-image--1468979815.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Keep calm and keep sewing..</div><div><br></div><div>Love,</div><div>PH </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="widget Text" data-version="1" id="Text2" style="position: relative; min-height: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 30px; line-height: 1.4;"><div class="widget-content"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. 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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Okinawa 冲绳, or better known as Ryukyu 琉球 to the locals, is the most far south city of Japan. Known as the Hawaii of the Asia, it has beautiful weather whole year long. Even thought it's winter and snowing in most cities of Japan now, it's only about 17°-24°c in Okinawa, perfect weather for traveling with kids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We arrived Okinawa on the earliest flight via <a href="https://www.vanilla-air.com/en/booking/#/flight-select/" target="_blank">Vanilla Air</a> 香草航空 at around 8:10am (another bud<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">get air<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">line to consider is Pea<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ch Air)</span></span></span>. We woke up at 3:30am and departed for airport at 4:10am - we stayed a night in TaoYuan district which is about 20min away from the airport. It's tortuous, but we got to start the day early. <i>(In fact there are other choice of airlines, scroll to the end for flight options)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Shurijo castle at the far end. 路边随拍也那么美</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ohaiyo!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-THIReNJc4do/WGZ-TErF4NI/AAAAAAAAOjk/D_ofYYgB4NI/s640/blogger-image--956702879.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-THIReNJc4do/WGZ-TErF4NI/AAAAAAAAOjk/D_ofYYgB4NI/s640/blogger-image--956702879.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What a lovely weather..</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t1_y78Kep6U/WGZMzwgf34I/AAAAAAAAOhk/5iRyIBuTBQk/s640/blogger-image-1942554069.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t1_y78Kep6U/WGZMzwgf34I/AAAAAAAAOhk/5iRyIBuTBQk/s640/blogger-image-1942554069.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's definitely winter 秋意浓(明明是冬天呀)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Beautiful sight on the driveway. 美丽街影</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">To give a better perspective, here's a map-view of the area within Okinawa that we managed to cover. As you can see there are many castle / castle ruins in Oki, and we only managed to cover one of them :) 冲绳的完整图,打勾处就是我们有经过的景点。</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uY93L7aaShU/WGcFVENACoI/AAAAAAAAOkA/Evyx4uheEBo/s640/blogger-image-1959934203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uY93L7aaShU/WGcFVENACoI/AAAAAAAAOkA/Evyx4uheEBo/s640/blogger-image-1959934203.jpg"></a></div> <i>Source: www.japan-guide.com</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>• OTS car rental OTS租车</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Upon arriving at the airport , the OTS worker welcomed us at the airport and brought us to the OTS car rental office which is about 15min away. After being briefed by the friendly English speaking officers, we picked up our Toyota Estima and select the child seats which came free! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">BTW, you may want to buy the attraction entrance tickets here as they are offered at a discounted rate. We got the Chirunim Aquarium, Busena glass observatory / glass bottom boat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Kids were addicted to the robot in the store. Just call "Pepper", and it will engage in a proper conversation with you. Totally impressed! 好聪明的机械人,懂得和我们用日语和中文沟通呢!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Our handsome ride!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IMoGiZaIUfU/WGclv3xB4zI/AAAAAAAAOlE/DuDGM3_JYR8/s640/blogger-image-1880166050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IMoGiZaIUfU/WGclv3xB4zI/AAAAAAAAOlE/DuDGM3_JYR8/s640/blogger-image-1880166050.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Address: 3-37 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku, Okinawa Prefecture <a dir="ltr" href="tel:901-0225" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1">901-0225</a>, Japan<br>Phone: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:+81%2098-856-8877" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">+81 98-856-8877</a></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Visit their website <a href="http://www.otsinternational.jp/" target="_blank">here</a> or you can compare others <a href="http://www.rentalcars.com/en/airport/jp/oka/?affiliateCode=google&preflang=en&label=oka-XNGDqJ*Oa4WMU7ArDxLhTgS111984127145&ws=" target="_blank">here</a></span><br>
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<b><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Day 1</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>• Makishi Public Market 新鲜鱼市</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is the local market that is patronaged by the locals. It has rows and rows of small shops selling fresh fish, veggies, dried seafood, Souveniors and with plenty of eateries and cafes to offer. You could just order the fish, fresh, and they will serve the sashimi fresh for you! Items here are priced reasonably but you really have to speak Japanese in order to place your order here :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The eatery with a really small kitchen but great grilled meat to offer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What should we order? hm...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Hmm.. oishi desu! 烧烤物</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You may learn more about Makishi market <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Attraction_Review-g298224-d1372626-Reviews-Makishi_Public_Market-Naha_Okinawa_Prefecture_Kyushu_Okinawa.html" target="_blank">here</a></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">• <b>Shurijo Castle 琉球古代皇宫</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Shurijo Castle was the palace of the Ryukyu kingdom, it is also a world heritage that is built over 500 years old. Shurijo Castle was destroyed during the war of Okinawa back in 1945, and was beautifully reconstructed and restored to its current state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Simply love the beauty of the architecture and the surreal surrounding, such a photogenic place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The sacred forest is behind these rustic wooden doors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A busy street bustling with tourists and stylo locals. One can easily find local food, trendy clothes,Souveniors and other entertainment here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The caramel butter smell led us to this store, simple heavenly scent! 年轮蛋糕</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Snack shopping at Lawson<b> </b>(and I wonder why I put on weight this trip :~( 零食不断呀,救命!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Located on the north of Okinawa island, we drove along the most scenic coastal route to reach the marine park. There are several activities that you can do here:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- glass-bottom boat </span>(<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">or just take both ;)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- snorkeling </span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">You may spend some time at the sandy white beach while waiting for the free bus ride to bring you to the observatory tower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Me & Mini-me ready to explore!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pUL8HjdYQdI/WGcnAU3od-I/AAAAAAAAOlY/3-fK9asiRpI/s640/blogger-image--1721252640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pUL8HjdYQdI/WGcnAU3od-I/AAAAAAAAOlY/3-fK9asiRpI/s640/blogger-image--1721252640.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">E and C excitedly collecting dead corals on the beach. 捡珊瑚去</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The ocean of okinawa has 7 shades of blue, can you tell? 一片邑蓝色的大海</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Address: 1744-1 Kise, Nago <a dir="ltr" href="tel:905-0026" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="6">905-0026</a> , Okinawa Prefecture</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Phone Number: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:+81%20980-52-3379" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="7">+81 980-52-3379</a></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Read on more about the Busena Marine Park <a href="http://www.busena-marinepark.com/english/index.html" target="_blank">here</a></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">• <b>Lunch @ Daban Ramen 暖目拉面,九州第一豚骨拉面!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Well known as the best ramen in Okinawa (and in fact the best ramen we ever had), you can choose the softness level of the ramen, the pungent level of the soup, and order is placed thru the vending machine.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Each bowl cost between ¥750-¥900 and you can add-on as you wish. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JSatnTO_Yu4/WGZwwo7dyaI/AAAAAAAAOjE/C8D9bAXoB-c/s640/blogger-image-1027274845.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JSatnTO_Yu4/WGZwwo7dyaI/AAAAAAAAOjE/C8D9bAXoB-c/s640/blogger-image-1027274845.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Address: </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">沖縄県名護市東江5-10-36</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Phone: <a href="tel:098-043-5503" style="overflow: hidden; outline: none;">098-043-5503</a></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">It operates from 11:00-02:00, so you can even come for late night supper.. Visit their website </span><a href="http://www.danbo.jp/">here</a> for more info (there are 5 different stores in Okinawa alone!)</div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Don't forget to get some souvenir from the vending machine, totally worth it! 绝对值得拥有的手信</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Surprisingly delicious burgers, juicy, tender and flavorful! I was skeptical at first when my nephew suggested us to eat burgers in Japan, but.... the taste just totally blew me off! The serving was pretty big, so I would suggest to order on sharing basis. Try all possible flavours! :)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Contact: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:+81%20980-54-3698" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="13">+81 980-54-3698</a><br>Operating Hour: 11:00 - 20:00</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Note: I would recommend visiting American Village and AEON mall on the same day due to the close proximity. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Address: Mihama, Nakagami-gun, Chatan-cho <a dir="ltr" href="tel:904-0115" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="14">904-0115</a>, Okinawa Prefecture</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">• <b>Shopping @ Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom AEON购物中心</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We had breakfast in the accommodation with Family Mart's food - dorayaki, banana cake, Onigiri and instant ramen. One can never get hungry in Okinawa as there are basically a convenient store or a vending machine in every corner. It's either Lawson, Family Mart or Hi-Life (but no 7-11)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Then we moved on to Aeon Mall, the largest shopping mall in Okinawa that is simply H.U.G.E. The car park is free and with ample parking bays available, we spent about 2.5 hours shopping there and it's simply not enough.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We ordered tame set at the food court, simply yum!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The shashimi I had was so fresh that they simply melt in your mouth.. 超好吃超新鲜的鱼生 (好想念…)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">E enjoying his ramen..哥哥爱上了拉面</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Aeon's kids departmental store is truly a heaven for kiddos. Just walking around the mall already got uson exaggerated mode. If we did not watch our time, we could have really missed our flight.. *sweat*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Met giant Totoro at the donbiri store..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Tips:</b> make your purchase in the Aeon store and you will be entitled to tax refund (on the spot) if total purchase is above ¥5,300. The bags (Anello), facial products, cosmetics products and kids stuff here are really worthy buy (how I wish I had exchanged more money!). We didn't had a chance to visit the electronic appliances store but was told the selection are aplenty too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Address: 4 Gaiku, Gaseirijigyoku, Ikinai, Awasetochi-ku, Nakagami-gun, Kitanakagusuku-son <a dir="ltr" href="tel:901-2300" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">901-2300</a>, Okinawa Prefecture</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Phone Number: <a dir="ltr" href="tel:+81%2098-983-8888" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1">+81 98-983-8888</a><br>Visit their website <a href="http://en.okinawarycom-aeonmall.com/" target="_blank">here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We stayed at an apartment named <b>Weekly Harbourview Mansion</b>, which is about 10 minutes walking distance from Kokusai Street and comes with onsite parking.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We had the apartment to ourselves - bathroom (with bathtub), toilet, kitchen, dining table, bedroom and a living hall that can convert into sleeping space at night with the mattresses provided. What I like most? It's ta-ta-mi style just like what I used to read in Doraemon's 小叮当 comic! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The apartment is well equipped with kitchenette- stove, oven, toaster, rice cooker, microwave and all the cooking utensils. It also has a washing machine and balcony for laundry drying. Alternatively, just use the laundry room on the ground floor for drying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Visit their booking site <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Hotel_Review-g298224-d1109856-Reviews-Weekly_Harborview_Mansion-Naha_Okinawa_Prefecture_Kyushu_Okinawa.html" target="_blank">here</a></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There are other places of interest that I have missed this round due to the tight schedule. Should I be revisiting Okinawa in future, I would like to pay a visit to the Pineapple Land / fruitland, the ONNA village, go whale watching, snorkeling, explore more locat eatery and allocate more time for shopping at the Aeon Mall :))</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Prawn, crab, chicken, beef, vegetable, fruits, water, rice 虾、螃蟹、鸡、牛、菜、水果、水、饭</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Ebi, Kani, c</span>hikin, bīfu, yasai, kudamono, mizu,-mai</span></i></div><div><i><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></i></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">That's all folks, thanks for reading. Please feel free to LIKE, comment and SHARE my page on your Facebook page so your friends would benefit from this post and future posting too (just so you know, I'm a travel addict mom, so do check out other travel posts too</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"> ;)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">*disclaimer: some of the photos above are credit of my sister who kindly shared them with me (being with 2 kiddos I did not managed to snap as many photos as I wished)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any materials/photos within this website without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones </b>with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The pink birthday cakes that I baked for her (underneath was a rich and moist chocolate cake) for</span><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"> the actual day celebration at school and at home. I am always fond of the dreamy ombre effect, so glad I managed to do it this time using buttercream despite they are far from perfect :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The lazy me decided to engage caterers this year as the work load was really draining; besides, placing the order through home caterer / baker gave me better comfort on the quality of food and glad to know that I am supporting some families. (Scroll down later and I shall share contact info for these fantastic ladies)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The main dessert table was full of delectable sweet and delicious desserts, all my favorite! From mini fruit tarts, blueberry tarts, eclairs, fruit sticks, elegant cake pops, hello kitty swissrolls, designer butter cookies to the savory satay, sandwiches, fried mihun and chicken pies. I've bought some stake-able displays for better food presentation, and I really like that they can be easily collapse to optimize storage space! There was similar serving on the kids' table too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The designer cookies specially made by my another talented friend, Hong Teng, using the same theme as the party's invitation card. Too cute to eat them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Best part of the party, C excitedly unwrapping her presents... </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">What's a party without some fancy games? The little ones thoroughly enjoyed the washable tattoos, playdoh and bubbles that I prep as party games. They can self entertain while we adults has some chit chat time, win-win! ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The party goodie bags, coincidentally I found some pink paper bags :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">These are the photo shot props handmade by me and the duo using recycle materials, aren't they looking cute? :)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">How could I have forget, the <span style="color: magenta;"><b>me-and-mini-me series</b></span> that I made for myself and C for the tea party. Thanks to grandma who gave us this beautiful petite English Rose fabric!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Opps, I've nearly forgotten, here are all the amazing ladies / entrepreneurs that made the party possible:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Fried mihun, sandwiches, Mini Fruit Tarts & Hello Kitty Swissrolls </b>by Sharon from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharon.bakery.paradise19/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Sharon's Bakery Paradise</a>, she's really friendly and accommodating, highly recommended! </span></div>
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<div><b style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;">Mini Eclairs and Chicken Pie</b><span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif;"> by Dion who does a small home business, please message me for her contact as she doesn't has a company website.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Dreamy Ombre Birthday Cake</b> by ME.. Not open for order, lol.. But you are welcome to share and like my page </span><a href="http://m.me/FunWithLittleOnes" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">FunWithLittleOnes</a> to draw inspiration and ideas :)</div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Party Packs</b> (lunchbox) supplies by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rosemarymalaysia/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Rosemary Malaysia</a> (<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">do mention you are recommended by FunWithLittleOnes for best price ;) </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">the rest were randomly bought from nearby stationery stores.</span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That's all folks, thanks for reading and support. Do feel free to comment, share, and like my page, </span><a href="http://m.me/FunWithLittleOnes">FunWithLittleOnes</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">. ;-)</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do check out the previous years' part<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ies</span> here ...</span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br></span></span></span><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2015/11/baby-c-4th-birthday-party.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">yo </span>birthday party for baby C</span></span></a><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2014/11/little-pirate-princess-party-cake.html" target="_blank">3yo birthday </a></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2014/11/little-pirate-princess-party-cake.html" target="_blank">Princess party for Princess C</a></span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2013/11/my-little-bunny-turned-2.html" target="_blank">2yo birthday Rainbow party for C </a></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2012/11/baby-claire-1st-birthday-party.html" target="_blank">1yo birthday Flower party <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">for </span>C </a></span><br>
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<a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2016/01/birthday-special-diy-paper-bunting.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">7</span>yo birthday <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">cake for C<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">aptain </span>E<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> </span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">(<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">just simple one at home as I was</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">swam with work</span></span>)</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2015/01/birthday-special-little-e-best-day-ever.html" target="_blank">6yo birthday celebration for Captain E</a> (no party but best celebration ever!)</span></span></span></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2014/01/little-captain-turns-5.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5yo <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Birt<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">hday celebration for Captain E (<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">p<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">ilot</span> the<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">me!)</span></span></span></span></span></a></span><br>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.com/2013/01/party-special-my-little-boy-turned-4.html" target="_blank">4yo birthday party for Captain E (<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">pirate</span> theme!)</a></span></span></span></div>
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PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-5531754309319683982016-09-12T22:34:00.001-07:002016-09-21T18:41:34.908-07:00{Family Trip} Club Med Cherating, absolutely in love!<div><br></div><div>Big guy and I last went to Club Med Cherating and Club Med Bintan many years back as a couple (like 10 years ago?!), and finally we came back again; but this time, as a family of 4. The kiddos and us absolutely loved it here, so much so that we lingered on after we have checked out just to immerse in the lively beat of this Mediterranean village. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1eAuaRH0pUg/V9jlMtSEOMI/AAAAAAAAORU/bCEa4kJ3UJA/s640/blogger-image-1904863431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1eAuaRH0pUg/V9jlMtSEOMI/AAAAAAAAORU/bCEa4kJ3UJA/s640/blogger-image-1904863431.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KMWhgTUSarQ/V9jlJxi0SzI/AAAAAAAAORQ/oVzc9R8E0TA/s640/blogger-image--337486413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KMWhgTUSarQ/V9jlJxi0SzI/AAAAAAAAORQ/oVzc9R8E0TA/s640/blogger-image--337486413.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ktMWFqROQfE/V9jk4gSABLI/AAAAAAAAOQ4/J5wzapOeIAI/s640/blogger-image--95502508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ktMWFqROQfE/V9jk4gSABLI/AAAAAAAAOQ4/J5wzapOeIAI/s640/blogger-image--95502508.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m9iXHyNtGa8/V9jlVL3j-hI/AAAAAAAAORg/gCM8le0dBYM/s640/blogger-image-507472057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m9iXHyNtGa8/V9jlVL3j-hI/AAAAAAAAORg/gCM8le0dBYM/s640/blogger-image-507472057.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hyria1M9B9w/V9kVT-OBtHI/AAAAAAAAOTI/32jvLg57tFk/s640/blogger-image--643022328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hyria1M9B9w/V9kVT-OBtHI/AAAAAAAAOTI/32jvLg57tFk/s640/blogger-image--643022328.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So, what have we done in our short 3D2N trip at the Cherating Club Med? Let me give a quick summary.. </div><div><br></div><div>For the teenages & adults:</div><div>• Archery - aim for that bull's eye!</div><div>• Trapeze - feel the thrill in the mid air! </div><div>• Outdoor rock climbing - scary but exciting at the same time</div><div>• Kayaking - let's battle the wave!</div><div>• Sailing - on a catamaran by trained instructor</div><div>• Aqua gym / water polo at the main pool</div><div>• Aqua yoga at the zen pool (I missed that >.<)</div><div>• or just simply relax at the beautiful Cherating beach </div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We started the morning with rock climbing. Pierre and Dodo were really helpful and encouraging. I would not be able to complete both routes without their guidance. (Honestly, I nearly gave up half way up but they pushed me to go forward.)</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LC7l5O_gKps/V9jlBH1Z3DI/AAAAAAAAORE/tKnu0JxR6pk/s640/blogger-image--2070039459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LC7l5O_gKps/V9jlBH1Z3DI/AAAAAAAAORE/tKnu0JxR6pk/s640/blogger-image--2070039459.jpg"></font></a></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Yeah, completed my first outdoor climbing challenge! </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-znPDqFcAdR8/V9jk-QE8GPI/AAAAAAAAORA/QSScq4cTsQA/s640/blogger-image--151345491.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-znPDqFcAdR8/V9jk-QE8GPI/AAAAAAAAORA/QSScq4cTsQA/s640/blogger-image--151345491.jpg"></a></font></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>Didi, me, Pierre and Big guy.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WTz9eB5ZOJo/V9nkiucUQpI/AAAAAAAAOUA/aW5JeFpPuYU/s640/blogger-image--1672744757.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WTz9eB5ZOJo/V9nkiucUQpI/AAAAAAAAOUA/aW5JeFpPuYU/s640/blogger-image--1672744757.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We then headed towards the other side of the beach for some water sports. Thank God it's a cloudy day so it's not too hot.</div><div><br></div><div>My first ever experience with kayaking. I was scared of the wave but so glad we did it! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S9Y7ilQIcBg/V9jk7ZsjL-I/AAAAAAAAOQ8/vr7vIvaG1zo/s640/blogger-image--1299067021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S9Y7ilQIcBg/V9jk7ZsjL-I/AAAAAAAAOQ8/vr7vIvaG1zo/s640/blogger-image--1299067021.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Next, sailing on the catamaran with a GO. If you are professionally trained you may opt to sail solo too. (definitely not us, hehe). </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JpqKVHGmeHc/V9kQUBZQvjI/AAAAAAAAOSI/Mcv6I5qZ1mA/s640/blogger-image-1088932263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JpqKVHGmeHc/V9kQUBZQvjI/AAAAAAAAOSI/Mcv6I5qZ1mA/s640/blogger-image-1088932263.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Archery... Did it 2 days in a row. GOs at the archery range, Fabrise and another Scotish guy (sorry but forgotten his name) were mingling and joking with us instead of just giving boring instruction. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><font color="#000000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WhaVQEY682w/V9jlSYti6PI/AAAAAAAAORc/_4zl3TGuyLY/s640/blogger-image--1499780620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WhaVQEY682w/V9jlSYti6PI/AAAAAAAAORc/_4zl3TGuyLY/s640/blogger-image--1499780620.jpg"></a></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DEFxlg1ixDc/V9jk1rV5BKI/AAAAAAAAOQ0/UmbCP_Bdvm8/s640/blogger-image--698914160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DEFxlg1ixDc/V9jk1rV5BKI/AAAAAAAAOQ0/UmbCP_Bdvm8/s640/blogger-image--698914160.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div><br></div><div>I did not managed to capture any photo of myself at the trapeze as big guy decided to take a dip at the pool instead of joining me. I did few rounds under the guidance of the circus team, would have continued with the next level challenge if not because of the sudden rain. :-(</div><div><br></div><div>It was fun and thrilling at the same time, but if you are already at the resort, you really ought to give it a try. I did it during our last trip, and glad I am still agile enough to do the same stunt again! :P</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZMjEUK3llag/V9kVFosX-lI/AAAAAAAAOS0/4YLsx0fdQ1A/s640/blogger-image--376975690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZMjEUK3llag/V9kVFosX-lI/AAAAAAAAOS0/4YLsx0fdQ1A/s640/blogger-image--376975690.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>What about Activities for the kids? </b>This is one question I get asked a lot, in fact as a 4 trident club med, Cherating village have lots to offer the little ones.</div><div><br></div><div>Depending on the age of your little ones, you can check them into <b>Baby Club</b> (4mo-2yo, additional charges applies), <b>Petite Club</b> (2-3yo), <b>Mini Club</b> (4-11yo), <b>Passworld club</b> (12-17yo). </div><div><br></div><div>Since E and C are of similar age range, we signed them up with the Mini Club and they were taken care of by some well-trained GOs from 8:30am to 4:45pm. If you would like to, between 6:45-8pm you can leave the kiddos for the special performance, then continue from 8pm-12pm for pajama party if you feel like hanging out at the bar at night. It's truly a family friendly club. But frankly, by 9pm the kids probably zonked out already, like ours! :D</div><div><br></div><div>Club Med Cherating have a full range of activities for the little ones, among those that the duo participated in the span of 2 days include:</div><div>• bouncing ball / balancing sports</div><div>• archery - for 6yo onwards</div><div>• trapeze - for 4yo onwards </div><div>• Aqua game - swimsuit is a must</div><div>• Treasure hunt </div><div>• dance / water park / circus play</div><div>• football games</div><div>• petite chef - the kiddos missed this as we arrived late on first day due to heavy traffic.</div><div><br></div><div>Just see them in action..</div><div><br></div><div>Both of them absolutely loved the "flying" experience with trapeze.. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xl2nPGb6JPQ/V9jlPZ3qB9I/AAAAAAAAORY/iqN3VWEy7xA/s640/blogger-image-148288148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Xl2nPGb6JPQ/V9jlPZ3qB9I/AAAAAAAAORY/iqN3VWEy7xA/s640/blogger-image-148288148.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ncDXKrXt90Q/V9joz1nyBnI/AAAAAAAAOR4/ZZbScIWcfZE/s640/blogger-image--472227401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ncDXKrXt90Q/V9joz1nyBnI/AAAAAAAAOR4/ZZbScIWcfZE/s640/blogger-image--472227401.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Balancing is among other sports available (under supervision of the GO) </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T3cQXvov9e8/V9kVC6tA40I/AAAAAAAAOSw/anvkJ6x7TAE/s640/blogger-image--1471956911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-T3cQXvov9e8/V9kVC6tA40I/AAAAAAAAOSw/anvkJ6x7TAE/s640/blogger-image--1471956911.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Their favorite GO - Chick (or popularly known as Chicken) from Senegal. All the kids just love him!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ulpU87rTh4/V9jlELYoYKI/AAAAAAAAORI/oAOR5Z0couU/s640/blogger-image-637874539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_ulpU87rTh4/V9jlELYoYKI/AAAAAAAAORI/oAOR5Z0couU/s640/blogger-image-637874539.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>E's favorite - archery. He was so excited to have finally hit a shot in the blue zone.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vs4_TbkCqUc/V9jmaRoVa5I/AAAAAAAAORw/VovWpqjHnm4/s640/blogger-image-862249763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vs4_TbkCqUc/V9jmaRoVa5I/AAAAAAAAORw/VovWpqjHnm4/s640/blogger-image-862249763.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Some other activities that we've missed due to clash of schedule:</div><div>• tree top challenge</div><div>• Pilates, sunrise / sunset yoga</div><div>• power walk / jungle walk</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>What make us LOOOOVE our stay at Club Med so much?</b></div><div><br></div><div>• while the resort offers nice ambience and beautiful view, <b>the GOs</b>, the super friendly Gentle Officers who are trained to manage all activities and take care of the guests with a smile, are the true gems that make a whole lot of difference. We were lucky to have the very passionate GO team which really elevated the experience in the village. From the Circus crews (James, Susan, Kevin, Tammy), to the Mini Club crews (Chick, Tylah, Ai, Owen), the Sports crews (Pierre, Dodo, Fabries) and others who would just walk around and check on all guests as and when they walked pass (such as the cheerful Kiwi, Sparkles who welcomed us upon arrival at the village), including the Chief Village, Clayton. They truly made us feel like VIPs.</div><div><br></div><div>• <b>Generous free flow of food & drink</b>. There are 3 restaurants and 2 bars that operate from breakfast, lunch, late lunch, tea time to dinner; you would never feel hungry nor thirsty. Drinks at the bars are mostly free of charge unless you want some premium liquor, otherwise you can really just eat & drink till you drop, which we did! :-))</div><div><br></div><div>• Parents get to enjoy to the fullest as kids are managed by trained crews. Seriously I don't know how they manage all the super hype kids, but (almost) everyone were cheering and laughing most of the time. They were really careful and professional with the kiddos, there were few GOs assigned to each group and they kept close eyes on them, did headcount at every check point and gave encouragement to all of them during the activities. Provide kids friendly food (they asked for allergic background during registration) and ensure they are properly dressed (yes, including changing for them) for various activities. </div><div><br></div><div>Our duo came back feeling like champions, kept telling us about their fantastic experience.</div><div><br></div><div>• Despite the village is rather dated (it was the first Asia Club Med built back in 1976!), it is very well maintained and absolutely love the greenish landscape and how they respect the nature - the train that commute every half-hourly between main village to the Pantai Beach (where the Rambulan restaurant and water sport activities are hosted) are operatored on bio-diesel energy, and they do not offer jets ski nor motorboat activities at the beach - pollution is really keep to the minimum, that probably explains why the beach & water is so clean and clear.</div><div><br></div><div>Magnificent view of cherating beach on a windy afternoon.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vwlv6AP_zqc/V9kVITfnbZI/AAAAAAAAOS4/GPHES99v-bk/s640/blogger-image-1262461569.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vwlv6AP_zqc/V9kVITfnbZI/AAAAAAAAOS4/GPHES99v-bk/s640/blogger-image-1262461569.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Zen pool at Pantai Beach, it's reserved for 18yo and above only and where the young gals hang out ;) we were informed that if you are lucky, you may see one or more sea turtles that comes to the shore at night.</div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PtA-iNAebQg/V9jmXYw6peI/AAAAAAAAORs/B4CGUM-qQaU/s640/blogger-image-1973271604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PtA-iNAebQg/V9jmXYw6peI/AAAAAAAAORs/B4CGUM-qQaU/s640/blogger-image-1973271604.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The main pool where most activities take place.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yUa-d81EzI4/V9kQXumBexI/AAAAAAAAOSM/knmKeyWotEg/s640/blogger-image--1492039035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yUa-d81EzI4/V9kQXumBexI/AAAAAAAAOSM/knmKeyWotEg/s640/blogger-image--1492039035.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The rooms are nested among the greens.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Ghchgn5vJw/V9kVOFvgsII/AAAAAAAAOTA/4JDcoDti7ss/s640/blogger-image--1654721051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Ghchgn5vJw/V9kVOFvgsII/AAAAAAAAOTA/4JDcoDti7ss/s640/blogger-image--1654721051.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The train that was always busy ferrying guests.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JIGm7eI0fG0/V9kVRJAITHI/AAAAAAAAOTE/2TNSwRQTuYU/s640/blogger-image--71355924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JIGm7eI0fG0/V9kVRJAITHI/AAAAAAAAOTE/2TNSwRQTuYU/s640/blogger-image--71355924.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>• the food... Club Med offered a wide variety of Japanese, Korean, local, Cantonese, Indian, Italian and American cuisine; on top of that there's a wide selection of salad, dessert and bread selection ("only" 5 flavor of ice creams thou, without my favorite green tea flavor :<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">). I'm quite a light eater compared to other guests who really have plateful of bacons / steaks / pasta / pizzas... but there is certainly something that fits everyone. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1NapjLlpDLs/V9kQakmU6cI/AAAAAAAAOSQ/WXq26r-RIog/s640/blogger-image--963197088.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1NapjLlpDLs/V9kQakmU6cI/AAAAAAAAOSQ/WXq26r-RIog/s640/blogger-image--963197088.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div><br></div><div>I was about to dig into my kimchi ramen & octopus salad.. but let's take a picture first. Lol. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qBS7hHwnuiA/V9k6zyja_ZI/AAAAAAAAOTo/3psZpILPZno/s640/blogger-image--1132422790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qBS7hHwnuiA/V9k6zyja_ZI/AAAAAAAAOTo/3psZpILPZno/s640/blogger-image--1132422790.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We practically drank wine, beer and cocktail everyday without any additional charge. Yup, including my favorite margarita.. ;-)</div><div><br></div><div>Chilling out at the main bar.. For non-alcohol drinker, fret not, they do serve fruit punch and juices, or just help yourself to a glass of ice water.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kd-7_7xKRVQ/V9kVLRLxpoI/AAAAAAAAOS8/VuPXxNWkypI/s640/blogger-image--729046288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kd-7_7xKRVQ/V9kVLRLxpoI/AAAAAAAAOS8/VuPXxNWkypI/s640/blogger-image--729046288.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Despite the eateries were always packed with people, we hardly noticed any rubbish or flies around. They cleaned up real quick and were always attentive to request. Really got to love the passion & dedication..</div><div> </div><div>2 nights in a row we were entertained by the talented GOs at night. Seriously it's not easy to be a GO at all, it's definitely more than just drinking and dining with the GM (gentle members, which refers to the guests). Plus, one has to be pretty good looking (or most of them we met are :)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KoXfWqRSQHU/V9kQdhDbi3I/AAAAAAAAOSU/cDgd1MQJRCE/s640/blogger-image--910649572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KoXfWqRSQHU/V9kQdhDbi3I/AAAAAAAAOSU/cDgd1MQJRCE/s640/blogger-image--910649572.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QwzL2dQUgs4/V9kVZdhViCI/AAAAAAAAOTQ/q1NCuIZNClo/s640/blogger-image--919327516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QwzL2dQUgs4/V9kVZdhViCI/AAAAAAAAOTQ/q1NCuIZNClo/s640/blogger-image--919327516.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFCHni3yc74/V9kVWpNjuhI/AAAAAAAAOTM/Bh4X-bFdpPs/s640/blogger-image--339225050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sFCHni3yc74/V9kVWpNjuhI/AAAAAAAAOTM/Bh4X-bFdpPs/s640/blogger-image--339225050.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>So, conclusion?</b></div><div>All in all, we really enjoyed ourselves to the max at the village. Despite some friends still feel that it's an expensive / luxury<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> vacation, for the fact that it is all-inclusive (except spa, premium liquor) and we get to try out on full range of activities under supervision of the trained crews (not to forget full day daycare for the kiddos!), so we both think it's totally worth it. </span></div><div><br></div><div>Just some quick tips, if you do plan to visit the club..</div><div><br></div><div>• Bring along your sunblock, mosquito repellent, sunglasses and hat. It can be really hot during the day time. As seen in the pic below, my essential emergency kit for the family.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gMV8H0X0nOw/V9k62nVlxyI/AAAAAAAAOTs/D0Ajz1ZUoo4/s640/blogger-image--6326697.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gMV8H0X0nOw/V9k62nVlxyI/AAAAAAAAOTs/D0Ajz1ZUoo4/s640/blogger-image--6326697.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>• Bring 2 sets of swim suits as you probably wear it daily. You can dry it in the room's balcony or ask for laundry service.</div><div><br></div><div>• bring a small waterproof backpack with you, just bring along a pair of slipper & swimsuit while you wear your sports attire, this way you don't have to keep going back to the room (quite a walking distance depending on which resort you stay in)</div><div><br></div><div>• if you are traveling with young babies, they do have a baby room next to the main restaurant / reception area (double entrance), the room is equipped with a milk warmer and fridge if I'm not mistaken. You may call to confirm before your trip. However, worth to note the the restaurant serves plain porridge, plain yogurt / muesli and fresh fruits daily, so it's quite easy to settle the toddler's meal if you ask me.</div><div><br></div><div>• you can ask for excursion trip at the counter (comes with a fee). The turtle conservatory Centre is located right next to Club Med's entrance, you can request to release a turtle at the Pantai Beach (for a fee, of course, and if the season is right), or request for arrangement of other activities if you like (such as firefly watching trip, river cruising, lake Chini visit etc)</div><div><br></div><div>• last but not least, do take note that the village only opens for 9 months (or so) in a year as it's usually closed for monsoon season, so do check out their website and plan your trip wisely.</div><div><br></div><div>That's all folks, thanks for stopping by and reading till the end of this long-winded write up..</div><div><br></div><div>Feel free to post a question or 2, I will try my best to reply (while I think about which village should we visit next) !<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> ;-)</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div>PH</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. 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Just don't be too sure,<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> these conditions quite common yet many of us may have omitted.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Recently I noticed something unusual in E's and C's posture. When E stands on both feet, the arch of his feet is not quite visible while for C, her feet tend to collapse inward when she stands (instead of firm on the ground)</div><div><br></div><div>So we took the duo for foot diagnostic.. Initially at a temporary setup by MyOrtho at Desa Park City (coincidentally they had a promotional booth there) and subsequently to Foot Solutions located at the Curve.</div><div> </div><div>Foot Solution is equipped with a machine that can detect the contour of the feet during resting (relaxed without pressure) or standing position. Hence allowing accurate assessment of the feet's condition - whether is low arch (flat feet), medium arch (normal feet) or perhaps, over arch (discover this is also an abnormal condition during my own reading)<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">.</span></div><div><br></div><div>This picture better explains better:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HFAfRAAmzHE/V8om5nfoH1I/AAAAAAAAOP4/nUIWKmj8CMo/s640/blogger-image-1338260408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HFAfRAAmzHE/V8om5nfoH1I/AAAAAAAAOP4/nUIWKmj8CMo/s640/blogger-image-1338260408.jpg"></a></div>Photo Source: www.feetgenius.com</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4vAyXvLtyN4/V8oolwwI4BI/AAAAAAAAOQU/GMmNJncvh-c/s640/blogger-image-148163353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4vAyXvLtyN4/V8oolwwI4BI/AAAAAAAAOQU/GMmNJncvh-c/s640/blogger-image-148163353.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>E getting his feet diagnosed on the machine.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SvBBP12JtyI/V8omziOhkdI/AAAAAAAAOPw/EKT60L9H50I/s640/blogger-image--1998213191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SvBBP12JtyI/V8omziOhkdI/AAAAAAAAOPw/EKT60L9H50I/s640/blogger-image--1998213191.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d1cn4duTdqc/V8om2q-bgGI/AAAAAAAAOP0/RxWYxs7iu9g/s640/blogger-image-159808991.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d1cn4duTdqc/V8om2q-bgGI/AAAAAAAAOP0/RxWYxs7iu9g/s640/blogger-image-159808991.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The foot contour was reflected on the screen while the staff explained what each of the color means..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4OfVRESKIFA/V8om8uXk2MI/AAAAAAAAOP8/F7Np8RVQ4qY/s640/blogger-image--1340067393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4OfVRESKIFA/V8om8uXk2MI/AAAAAAAAOP8/F7Np8RVQ4qY/s640/blogger-image--1340067393.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The diagnostic confirmed that E indeed has flat feet condition, but the good news is that it can be corrected with the right shoe insoles with arch support. We decided to get him a pair of insoles which he can wear daily to correct his posture and improve the arch overtime. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Choosing a right size insoles - this can be added into existing pair of shoes to create better arch support.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-If2db6zy_Pw/V8om_ikEgWI/AAAAAAAAOQA/qYY5AZEvaLw/s640/blogger-image--2127802467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-If2db6zy_Pw/V8om_ikEgWI/AAAAAAAAOQA/qYY5AZEvaLw/s640/blogger-image--2127802467.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Various choices available.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9YiWC5d5UZ8/V8omwkI630I/AAAAAAAAOPs/Qbd-0EcQ-1A/s640/blogger-image-1507568446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9YiWC5d5UZ8/V8omwkI630I/AAAAAAAAOPs/Qbd-0EcQ-1A/s640/blogger-image-1507568446.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We are advised to let E wear the insoles for 1 hour on the first day, and slowly increase by 1 hour each day until he finally gets used to it. It does feel quite uncomfortable wearing it at first so need sometime to get used to. </div><div> </div><div>As for myself, which I too have a condition of pronated feet, I decided to get a pair of proper running shoes with arch support since I have plans to participate in more marathon runs. There are few recommended brands that design shoes for people with flat feet conditions - Brooks, New Balance and Sketcher (there are a lot of other brands available but these are commonly available in KL). <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I got myself a pair of Brooks Transcend after visiting the store and tested out all the arch support sport shoes. ;-)</span></div><div><br></div><div>My handsome aids..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HV2Ykh-tFCs/V8ooii8W_YI/AAAAAAAAOQQ/ST0v15SEfX0/s640/blogger-image--704395332.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HV2Ykh-tFCs/V8ooii8W_YI/AAAAAAAAOQQ/ST0v15SEfX0/s640/blogger-image--704395332.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Is it really necessary to treat flat feet condition?</b></div><div>From what I've read, it is not a must to treat it since it is non threatening. However there are some problems associated to flat feet or over-pronated feet:</div><div><br></div><div>• experience pain in feet, ankles, knees, lower legs, hips. </div><div>• shoes wear out faster due to the inappropriate distribution of pressure and prone to injuries.</div><div>• gets tired faster</div><div><br></div><div>You may read on more yourself (links provided below), or seek consultation from orthopedics. I'm just purely sharing from the point of a consumer :)</div><div><br></div><div>One of the advise shared with us, on how we could prevent false flat feet for toddlers is to avoid<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> wearing slippers for long hours. They are light by design, but do not provide adequate support for the arch. </span></div><div><br></div><div>So for your young kids, let them wear proper shoes - sports shoes, walking shoes... those with proper support. </div><div><br></div><div>That's all peeps, I'm just glad that we detected it earlier in my duo and their conditions can definitely be corrected. As for myself, since I'm determined to continue my running routine, getting a right pair of sports shoes will certainly help!</div><div><br></div><div>Keep calm and run on!</div><div><br></div><div>Xoxo,</div><div>PH</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Useful link:</b></div><div><i>Flat feet explained</i></div><div>http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flatfeet/Pages/Introduction.aspx</div><div><br></div><div><i>Selecting the right foot wear</i></div><div>http://www.runnersworld.com/shoe-guide/runners-world-2016-spring-shoe-guide/slide/3</div><div><br></div><div><i>Exercise for flatfoot / fallen arched</i></div><div><a href="https://youtu.be/2AwRK3js5dg">https://youtu.be/2AwRK3js5dg</a></div><div><br></div>PH11http://www.blogger.com/profile/03760536348404430636noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3050756820238640410.post-87518371370998479302016-07-19T15:06:00.001-07:002016-09-14T02:14:39.346-07:00{Gardening Journal} All about... Planting Tomatoes!<div><br></div><div><div>Finally, my very first post of my gardening journal - sharing my experience on planting tomatoes in tropical weather. I used to think its impossible for the plant to survive low land as I've only seen it being planted in Cameron Highlands, but decided to give it a try when I came across some seeds from the nursery.</div><div><br></div><div>I'm glad I did as it was really satisfying to watch the plant bear fruits and transformed from pale green to bright red. It's such a pretty sight! </div><div><br></div><div>However, the biggest reward from homegrown tomatoes (apart from the harvest) is that my elder, who used to dislike tomatoes, wanted to try out the tomatoes and decided he actually likes them. So now cherry tomato is one of his favorite snacks in the lunchbox.<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> *success!*</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>First round harvest, weighing a total of 75gm.</div><div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RhiU6-Vk9sU/V46kPJb29RI/AAAAAAAAOK8/AFifXcgm7yQ/s640/blogger-image-1572887437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RhiU6-Vk9sU/V46kPJb29RI/AAAAAAAAOK8/AFifXcgm7yQ/s640/blogger-image-1572887437.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div><div>Second round harvest, this time the yield was a total of 175gm!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wFD2zzW7QRk/V9kU8ppQOYI/AAAAAAAAOSo/eqzDQrKVZGE/s640/blogger-image-1458427886.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wFD2zzW7QRk/V9kU8ppQOYI/AAAAAAAAOSo/eqzDQrKVZGE/s640/blogger-image-1458427886.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4__sfS4kxBc/V9kU27V-O0I/AAAAAAAAOSk/Kb43ZHDkAUU/s640/blogger-image-403543206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4__sfS4kxBc/V9kU27V-O0I/AAAAAAAAOSk/Kb43ZHDkAUU/s640/blogger-image-403543206.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><i>Disclaimer</i>..</div><div>Please take note that I am not a seasoned gardener, in fact you may call me amatuer as I only started planting about 9 months back & only have time to care for my garden in the weekends. I've been learning through numerous trial and failure, info exchange from the Malaysian Gardeners groups and new gardening friends that I've met along the journey. I hope this post would be useful for<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> whoever new to planting tomatoes like me.. but please do share your suggestion if there are any better methods. 🙂 </span></div><div><br></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Growing Tomatoes Must-Know</b></div><div> </div><div><b>Germinating</b> <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div>• Typically tomatoes should take about 90 days from seedling to harvest, but it took about 3.5 months for mine to grow up to the height of 4ft tall before they started flowering, and subsequently grew to about 5ft tall. </div><div><br></div><div>• I grew my plant from seeds (<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">you could germinate using the store bought tomatoes too) </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">and they took about 3-4 days to germinate and another 6-8 weeks for the seedling to grow to a stable size of about 1ft tall. Until that, best to keep the seedling in a sheltered area.</span></div><div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzf4c3Bxx2E/V45eh0mvm4I/AAAAAAAAOKY/tra0Wrj9Cho/s640/blogger-image-1764313790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rzf4c3Bxx2E/V45eh0mvm4I/AAAAAAAAOKY/tra0Wrj9Cho/s640/blogger-image-1764313790.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Planting Condition</b></div><div>• Avoid overcrowding the plants, you should need a deep pot (mine is about 8" deep) and keep the plants about 2m apart from each other. In my case, I had 2 seedlings in the same round pot and one is obviously overshadowed by the stronger one. It does bear fruits but much lesser. So ideally, I would suggest limit to 1 plant per pot.</div><div><br></div><div>• Tomatoes love sun and I notice my plants reached optimum growth when placed them under full sun with daily water (sprout upward really fast). Get ready trellis to provide the support for the stem and branches before they break.</div><div><br></div><div>• I used 6-in-1 organic soil with added perlite and risk husk to improve the drainage. No other special "ingredeints" except periodic fertilizer. </div><div><br></div><div><b>Fertilizing</b> </div><div>• I fertilize my tomatoes weekly with non-chemical fertilizer and organic kitchen waste - rotating between organic fertilizer, crushed egg shells, fish amino acids (FAA- a type of homemade fish emulsions which I bought from a local gardener), Epsom salt and banana peels. Read on more to find out why I fed kitchen waste to my plant and what are the benefits. :)</div><div><br></div><div>• I noticed some leaves turn yellow during fruiting, it's probably due to the nutritions are channeled to produce fruits hence there won't be enough to supply to the whole plant. I just trim off the brown leaves once a week and add them to the top of the soil as mulching.</div><div> </div><div><b>Pollination</b></div><div>• I pollinated my plant by hand using cotton bud to exchange the pollen, and slightly shake the plant as suggested by other fellow gardeners. I left it to pollinate naturally at first without any luck (despite my garden is frequently patron by bees and butterflies), hence I decided to intervene and the success rate was 100%!</div><div><br></div><div>Note: I hand pollinated my pumpkin and eggplant too.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>Fruiting & Harvesting</b> </div><div>• Once the flower is pollinated, the babies stay green on vine for about 3 weeks, I continued to fertilize weekly and they started turning red - which takes another 1 week time to be completely red.</div><div><br></div><div>• I was advised to cover the tomatoes with plastic bags to prevent fruit flies, but the tomatoes were alright despite I left them in the open.</div><div><br></div><div>• How to know its time to harvest? The fruit is all red (unless yours is non-red variety) and has a shiny outer layer. Cut with a scissors instead of plucking to preserve the freshness. We did the wrong way as my kiddos could not wait for me to fetch the scissors...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eUajowPQ0Xk/V5NDMnQqQnI/AAAAAAAAOLg/JP98Is8kXFs/s640/blogger-image--515658195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eUajowPQ0Xk/V5NDMnQqQnI/AAAAAAAAOLg/JP98Is8kXFs/s640/blogger-image--515658195.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-71ZI5ba6wcw/V9kUy6LY5RI/AAAAAAAAOSg/okjItb9EZ6w/s640/blogger-image-1225729138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-71ZI5ba6wcw/V9kUy6LY5RI/AAAAAAAAOSg/okjItb9EZ6w/s640/blogger-image-1225729138.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zLBVxDIBYOc/V9kU_sgqY_I/AAAAAAAAOSs/w2I_UU27rRc/s640/blogger-image--610861987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zLBVxDIBYOc/V9kU_sgqY_I/AAAAAAAAOSs/w2I_UU27rRc/s640/blogger-image--610861987.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><b>Important Tips</b> </div><div>Tips you ought to know if you are seriously considering to grow tomatoes... </div><div><br></div><div>• With our unpredictable tropical weather, I would suggest avoid placing the plant in the open as excessive rain water could cause the tomatoes to crack open. I kept my plant in pot, indoor but under full sun. I find that this is an ideal condition for tomatoes to grow. This keeps it away from the snails too.</div><div><br></div><div>• <b>Companion planting with marigold</b> helps to deter pest like white flies and mealy bugs. However it does not works for pests like spider mites and leaf miner, so would still have to check the plant frequently and combat with sprays - I don't use any commercial pesticides as that defeat the purpose of homegrown. Instead I made my own spray and a special herbal pesticide purchased from a friend. Read on more about the homemade spray..</div><div> </div><div>• <b>Banana peels</b> are good source of potassium. Just cut them into small chunks and burry next to the plant. Indeed I feed that frequently to all my edibles and roses too. Absolutely free and reduce wastage too.</div><div><br></div><div>• <b>Eggshells</b> is a rich source of calcium, which is essential for the growth of a healthy tomato plant. You may grind the dried egg shells into powdery form for better absorption, but the lazy me just crushed the shells with the edge of a bottle and buried them directly into the soil. </div><div><br></div><div>• <b>Epsom salt</b> is a good source of magnesium and can be easily obtained from pharmacy (ask for medicine grade) for about RM5.90 - RM8.90 a pack. From my research, Magnesium is important to promote healthy growth of the tomato plant and it also improves sweetness of the fruits, so I make it a practice to sprinkle some Epsom salt to my tomatoes and chills periodically.</div><div><br></div><div>Note: Epson Salt is NOT normal kitchen salt, don't offer the wrong salt! ;-) </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>• Homemade Chili Spray</b> </div><div>This is the homemade spray I have been making to protect my plants, my garden was once under heavy infestation of white flies and mealy bugs, but I finally managed to battle them off. </div><div><br></div><div>This is what you need for homemade spray:</div><div>- 4 clove crushed garlic</div><div>- 4 dried chilies (cut) </div><div>- 2 puff dish washing liquid </div><div>- mix with 350ml water </div><div>- Filter and add into spray bottle</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Spray directly onto the leaves (top & reverse of leaf) in the morning or evening but avoid using under hot sun. I used the spray for 3 consecutive days when pests are spotted, it works really well for me. However, avoid using it on fragile plants with tiny leaf as it's quite a spicy spray.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><b>Warning: REMEMBER</b> not to touch your eyes after mixing the spray, it burns!</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b>The Harvest and the Progress</b> </div><div>First harvest was the sweetest, these baby tomatoes weigh a total of 75g, almost equivalent to the weight of an M size egg each! (The double blue pea flowers are one of my favorite plants that gives me frequent harvest, but that shall be sharing for another day)</div></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9i64zWf98uc/V5NH6RfbQGI/AAAAAAAAOLw/Lgzh9WHvMgE/s640/blogger-image-1216537811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9i64zWf98uc/V5NH6RfbQGI/AAAAAAAAOLw/Lgzh9WHvMgE/s640/blogger-image-1216537811.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>Tomatoes on vine. 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I </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">welcome any tips as it is really fun to watch the plant grow and stay fruitful. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div>Happy<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> gardening!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PH</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>Copyrights © Pui Hua and <b>Fun With Little Ones</b>, 2012 - present. 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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Hence, he deserves a "Super Dad" standee! (and a Super Mom made by C too, hehe)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I printed some super Hero drawings and let them choose which design they liked. Both chose their favorite and started coloring right away. They kept telling me, "I love this mommy!". Afterall, who wouldn't like making their own super hero? ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Ta-da.. The artwork made by E, C and myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">1. First, find a super hero drawing and attach it on top a large rectangular shape (refer to pic above).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Due to the busy work schedule, Big Guy and I could only spare about 4 days for the trip, that would rules out long distance travel. Since we had done quite some cuti-cuti Malaysia trips last year - </span><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2014/10/family-trip-hello-penang-island-of-pearl.html">Penang</a>, <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Langkawi, </span><a href="http://funwithlittleones.blogspot.my/2016/03/escape-heat-cameron-highlands.html">Cameron Highlands</a><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> . This time round we decided to venture slightly further to our neighboring country, Thailand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Khao Yai is located north of bangkok, about 180km or 3 hours by car. The name "Khao Yai" actually stands for <b>grand mountain</b> in Thai, it is well known for its national park, lush mountainscape and many Tucson structures which were built as tourism attractions for local and foreigners alike. Since we wanted a back to nature trip to relax and rewind, this sound like an ideal place.. (and indeed it is!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It was a long 3 hour drive, we fell asleep soon after entering the highway and when we woke up, we were overlooking some beautiful Tuscan buildings!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">- Entrance fee: Free (parking THB20)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The kind lady (who is also the chef and the owner's wife) brought the duo a big bag of ultraman figurines, they literally went hysterical as they never had so many ultramans figurines before. Lol. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We ordered 3 main courses and 2 pints of Singha beers, only cost us THB990. Very reasonable, as I said earlier. Perhaps because it's the ONLY restaurant in the entire area, the rest of the shops are still unoccupied (some under construction)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">PB Valley vineyard was founded in 1989 and is one of the most well known wineries in the region. There is a total of 500 hectares of land and with over 60 varieties of grapes which was sourced from France, Australia, Spain and Italy. They have their own vineyard, winery and restaurants called the Horn Bill restaurants serving local and western cuisines.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Chokchai farm is located about 30minutes away from the PB Valley vineyard, and I pre-booked the tour knowing that the kiddos will like this place - cows, milks and ice cream. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This is a popular Thai restaurant serving the most authentic dishes at amazingly reasonable price. How we know it's authentic? Its almost full house and we were the only foreigners around, everyone else were speaking in Thai. Lol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The food was surprisingly delicious. If you are a tomyam lover like me, you would love their tomyam soup - hot and sour and full of flavor! Their green curry chicken, sty fried sunflower sprouts and the salt fish egg Omelete (which is their speciality) all deserved thumbs up too!</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">If we were to visit Khao Yai again, I would sure re-visit Granmonte again!</span></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></font>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Address: 52, Moo 9 Phayayen, Pakchong, Nakornachasima, 30320 Thailand.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Vineyard Tour: Weekend @ 10:30 am, 13:30 pm and 15:30 pm. <br>Tickets Price: Adult|under 20 (THB 300| THB220THB with complimentary bottle of grape juice)' free for children under 5 years old.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">For more info, visit their website <a href="http://www.granmonte.com/" target="_blank">here</a> or their Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/granmonte" target="_blank">here</a></span></div><div><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We stayed in <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>The Pig House Gallery</b></span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b> </b>during our 4D3N family trip to Khao Yai. </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This holiday home offered such an enjoyable experience that it deserves a post for itself. </span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">E and C's favourite, the swings</span></div>
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