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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Great Great World Amusement Park 大世界 @ Sengkang

Not the Great Great World(大世界) movie, or the old old Gayworld at Zion.
Back in those days, Gay was not "homosexual" but simply means "Joy". Sengkang Central open space hosted Uncle Ringo's Amusement park.

Mummy brought the boys out for some bonding happy hours. Daddy stayed home to look after little sleeping beauty.

One token $3, Two tokens $6. Most rides need two tokens. Multiply by three boys.
Ouch! This is not Cheap Cheap world !


Mummy has to ration her wallet keke, and boys really have to make some tough choices. Good opportunity to remind them Mummy and Daddy do not own a bank.


A lot of activities keep kids and adults entertained.

Daddy and his photography again.


We just saw from our friends photos River Hong Bao is also same $standard.
Guess the economy must be really booming. Daddy miss his $0.50 rides!

Need more information about Great Great World --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_World_Amusement_Park

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Tanjong Pagar Railway Station

In July 2011, KTMB (owned by Malayan Railway) Tanjong Pagar Railway station will cease operation, and trains will be shifted to Woodlands. Last Sun, we brought our kids to visit this old dame.



Thanks to Xinyun jie jie, we got some ideas on what to do with trains and destinations.
http://xinyun.sg/2010/08/08/filler-railway-trip-to-jb/


Although Station is spartan, kids got to see the railway track and old monuments and even canteens. Too bad, we did not spot any locomotives :)


This railway station (丹戎巴葛火车总站) was built 1932, and Daddy has not board the KTMB train before.


Ice cream break, it is a warm day..


Exterior of building.. colonial style.
(carpark is $6 per entry, but if you stay more than 6 hours $10)




There is a facebook page (Turn Tanjong Pagar Station into a Museum) petitioning to turn Railway station into a museum. Singapore has enough shopping centers :p

Video : Railway station Interior


Now when kids ask Daddy why this train is different from MRT, Daddy mention MRT no "smoke" keke.


* more historical facts here --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanjong_Pagar_railway_station
Click to read our fun Railway trip to Johor !

**updated 29Jun2011 - we walk along Upper Bukit Timah Railway

**updated 2011Jan - Do you have any railway experience to share?
Support "Green Corridor" group, as they are proposing that we preserve the railway tracks for eco purposes (no more condominiums !)


Monday, August 23, 2010

Singapore Zoo, Animal Friends Show is back !

Are you an Animal Lover? Then you would be happy with Animal Friends show @ the Singapore zoo. Our kiddos were squealing with delight whenever a pet cat dog, and even mice appear !!

Cheryl from IconInternational has invited our family to review the new Animal Friends :)
(they know Sengkangbabies like the zoo)

Xin saw the crocodile, and clung onto Mummy like a Koala


The famous Matriarch of Singapore Zoo, she was our Zoo Mascot.
Ah Meng has endear generations of kids to the zoo.


This time round, we ride the Tram first, rather then wait till the end.
We are very happy that Kara and Jolie (cousins) can join us at the Zoo ..


Video : Tram ride is cool


It was a good decision. Look how happy we are, smiling and singing along the way :)
If we had taken the Tram at the end of our day, we would have been too tired to appreciate the sceneries :0

Alight at Splash station, and we went to disturb the penguins.

Then we hunted for MouseDeer, and watch the Crocodile stalk us !


Video : Squirrels, kids very excited


Video : Stroll towards Kidz


Restpoint. We recharge, fill our hunger, before we storm KidzWorld.

No kids could resist touching the pony (fake)rides.

Animal Friends show will only start at 1230, we are early.
Everybody is waiting eagerly, and charged with anticipation.


Look at the kids running round and round the compound.
They already love this place, even before we see the "owners" :p

Video : Knock knock, any doggy home?



Who is cuter? Mushroom or girl

Video : 3,2,1 here come our Animal Friends !


Is that Kang whistling? This German shepard is named Baby-Boy.
and he easily stands taller than Mummy 1.5m !!


Our friendly cast let us pet them at the end of the show.
Wen Yi is apprehensive, so he just touch and go .

Video: Hop


He is more interested in the bubbles :)


Weather is hot and humid, luckily our WET wonderland is just next to us.
Hurry up, let us change, and dip into some refreshing rainwater :p
(Daddy told the boys Rainforest is not Rain-in-forest)



Video : Wen Xin made to go through fountain


Someone ran and fell. Someone else giggled "serves you right" haha



Daddy task Wen Wei to look after Wen Yi, who is always trying to hide from us !!
We need to pay full attention to No 3, in case he is up to some mischief.

The Big brother, Wen Wei


Video : Hold my hand


Quick, why is it so difficult to grab everybody to sit down together?
This scene was very comical for photographer Daddy.


Video: cameo


We always have Fun at Wet Play, and this trip was no exception.
Can you feel our Energy ?

Ok, adults and kids are all tired, we shall take a slow stroll back..
We saw the tram again, and since we bought the ticket, board the ride home.

Portraits, finally Daddy appear in at least one photos :0


**warning .. do not bring your beloved DSLR camera or iPhone4 into the pool.
All the kids will be aiming their water gun at the nearest Adult !!

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

NDP 2010 - Fireworks at Marina Bay


We have heard rave reviews about Singapore's new Marina downtown.
So last Sat, we went sightseeing, and hopefully to catch some fireworks.

We arrived at around 6pm, expecting fireworks at 8:10pm.
The place was already crowded with camera enthusiasts.
Tripods line the Marina Reservoir circumference.


We managed to captured part of National Day Parade (NDP)'s mobile column.
Maybe they are protecting Marina Bay Sands (MBS) ?

Did you caught Sengkangbabies' review of NDP 2010 mobile column?



The sky turning dark.. relaxing atmosphere around the Bay.

Can you imagine walking down Marina promenade with your darlings?
With the magnificent CBD skyline behind you, reflections basking in the Marina reservoir, and MBS over the horizon. Our Prime Minister Lee says this will be Singapore's Shanghai-Bund


Picture taken from http://www.chinese-architecture.info/BUND/SH-BU.htm

We saw a lot of families and couples either strolling along, or settling down to picnic.


When Daddy holds Mummy's hand, we have a moment of Romance.. until the kids caught up with us, and hijack Mummy's hands :p

As the sun sets, you can anticipates the firework's impending explosions


3, 2, 1.. Blast..

Who brightens Marina Skyline?



NICE..Kids lover the atmosphere !

Reflections.

Memorable. Spectacular.

Previously, everybody can only squeeze near Esplanade or Merlion, now with Marina Bay , more people can view the Fireworks . HooRay !!

Our new downtown is glowing, and families should enjoy a stroll.
However, carpark location might be an issue (walking to and fro).
Please plan your walking trial, and do not tired out the little ones :p
(otherwise parents have to piggy back )

Tons of posing opportunities

Marina Bay City Gallery looks interesting, but the kids were more interested in the water feature outside. Daddy suspect this will be a popular get-wet spot during weekends.

Is the smoke from the fireworks or the fine blue/green mist?

We love this greenish photo :)

Pose with L.OVE

Let's move on.. Wen Xin has a lot of volunteers to push her.

We are hungry after a night of excitement. Supper at Lau Pa Sat.

More information on Marina Bay:
Marina Bay, definitely worth a second visit !!

Video :We end this NDP article with Daddy's favourite fireworks clip
(feels like you are at the scene)

from Youtube Genesis3417 --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCl9bnrSH2c

Other links:


**updated 10Oc2010 --> Our Maybank Marina Night Walk (Fun!)
http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2010/10/maybank-marina-bay-night-walk-2010.html


**updated 2011Jul - Marina Bay Fireworks during NDP rehearsal
http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2011/07/ndp-fireworks-at-marina-bay.html
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