Can't believe one month past so fast!
To let the kids relish this precious day, we took them to Suntec for yummy lunch at Skinny Pizza (I regretted for not bringing my digi cam). We ordered the set for 2, which consists of any skinny pizza (had squid ink with loads of rocket leaves), 2 soups (slurped sweet corn and portobello mushroom), 2 non-alcoholic drink and a bowl of truffle-infused fries.
Highlight of the day was a movie treat at Marina Square of Transformers Return of The Fallen, which tickets were bought days ago. It was full of mean 'bots and action-packed. Despite the noise in the cinema, Raeyen fell asleep but woke up in full steam after an hour. Meanwhile, Kieran could recognise almost all the 'bots before their names were mentioned. He really likes Transformers.
On our way home and along the KPE tunnel, Kieran said his top favourites are Transformers, followed by Star Wars The Clone Wars then Ben 10 Alien Force. Raeyen's favs are Thomas the Tank Engine and Lightning McQueen of Cars. Hence, Raeyen's coming birthday theme is none other than his favourite blue steam engine. I must say I had been so busy that I didn't have time scouring stuff for his goodie bags and wonder if his Kindy allows for celebration amidst this yet another dreadful disease of H1N1 flu.
Sunday, 28 June 2009
Last day of School Hols
Friday, 19 June 2009
Summer fun in Bali
At last, our long-awaited holiday to Bali was materialised from 12-16 June onboard SQ morning flight. After more than 2 weeks without a helper, this break came in timely for the drained-out parents and the ever-energetic kids.
After immigration, we were whisked promptly to The Westin Resort Nusa Dua in a MPV (part of the Family Package which comes with 2-way transfers, breakfast for all, kids' amenities and a splendid room, of course). The check-in at the hotel was superb and we were upgraded to Club Room on ground floor with easy access to the POOL!
Wasting no time, we splashed into the pool after unpacking the bags. The kids got own tumblers (compliments from The Westin) which allow them for free drinks at the hotel (it's a brilliant idea).
In the evening, we left them at The Westin Kids' Club at 7pm so that we could have a quiet dinner at the hotel's Italian restaurant. Mama mia!
The next day, the kids went to the Kids' Club while we had a 3-hour fabulous and relaxing spa, which includes the heavenly Balinese massage, Lulur, flower bath and facial/hair treatment. It only cost us USD60nett per person with 2-way transfers!
On the 14th, we had a full-day private tour with a driver-cum-guide in his Toyota MPV. It was a great tour as we visited:
We spent the next day basking under the nice, warm sun by the pool and the amazingly clear-water beach for more than half a day. We could see fishermen standing in the waters, about 300m away from shore! In the evening, we took a taxi to Kuta beach, the sunset view was very romantic and dreamy.
This was my second trip to Bali, the first was purely for meetings and I didn't get to see much. This trip, I was totally awed and immensed into how beautiful and culturally rich Bali is! We like it so much that we don't mind returning for a longer vacation (though I am still lusting for the Maldives).
