Singapore Day1: Here we come....

We're all packed and ready to go to Singapore. Daddy was initially certain that our bag was too big. But in the end, everything went in just nice. After all, we needed to bring along your diapers too. Thankfully we will be "leaving them behind"; or most of them anyway, at the end of the trip.

Mummy woke up earlier today to make sure that we have enough time to get ready before Aunty Jamie came to pick us up. By the time you were up, mummy was ready and so we went down for breakfast before having a bath and dressing up for your first trip on the airplane.

We arrived at the airport to find a long queue to check in. Luckily, Ah Kong was an Elite Gold member, and so we waited only a while before it was our turn to check in. When all was done, we went in to clear the immigration and then waited around before it was time to board the plane. We were given priority to board the plane as we were travelling with a child, you. As we settled down, the nice stewardess gave us a seat belt for you which was to be attached to mummy's seat belt. On top of that, she gave you a colouring book which also had some crayons. Thankfully that kept you occupied throughout most of the flight, other than when you were served your "post-weaning" meal comprising egg sandwiches and also jam sandwiches which you liked.

It took us a while to clear immigration and by the time we were out, Uncle KK was already waiting for us at the arrival gate. We dropped Ah Kong and Ah Ma at DBS bank before heading to our hotel, Conrad Centennial Hotel in Temasek Boulevard. It was a beautiful hotel and they had great service too. As we waited for daddy to check in, the concierge gave you a box of cookies. Aunty Sue and Aunty Lee Mei were around to keep you entertained too.

After we checked in, we rested a bit and we were off. Where to? To the Underwater World in Sentosa Island, where else?

We asked for directions to get to the City Hall MRT station. Unfortunately, we got a little lost and I think we were directed to the longer way too. But after walking around, we were finally there. We switched lines at Outram Park to get to Vivo City. By then, you were tired and grumpy. When we reached Vivo City, mummy had to carry you in my arms and you finally fell asleep and we let you sleep in the stroller. We rode in the Sentosa Express and took a bus to the Underwater World. You were still sleeping until we entered. You woke up a little grouchy and only glared at the fish in the "Living Fossils" section. See.. this was the fish that you glared at:

We walked around a little until we came to this:

The tunnel with a travelator. That caught your attention. Mummy had to bring you out of the stroller as you were getting restless in the stroller. So we stood on the travelator while daddy took pictures. Or tried to anyway... Too bad, you weren't interested in the fishes, sharks or even the dugong. As daddy could not get any good shots, we went another round on the travelator. It was rather uncomfy as there were many people, but you finally showed more interest in the fishes that were swimming around. Phew.. at least our trip was not in vain. As it was rather late, we decided to forgo the Dolphin Lagoon. We needed to reach the hotel to get ready for dinner with the rest of the Ban clan.

While mummy got you ready for dinner, daddy went up to 6th Chim Poh's room, as there was a 'briefing' on the wedding ceremony tomorrow. We joined them later and guess what? Uncle Eu Jin bought you a nice cap. He was worried that you could not wear it, but it fitted nicely. Your aunts also bought you a box of chocolate filled biscuits, that you shared with them.

Dinner was at Tony Roma's in Suntec City. Daddy had been promising me this restaurant ever since we found out that we had to go to Singapore for the wedding. I've not tried it before, while Ah Kong, Ah Ma and daddy tried it in US. Of course, we ordered the famous Baby Back Ribs and you got your macaroni and cheese. While waiting for our seat and also waiting for our orders, daddy took you to the nearby fish pond where you had fun feeding the fishes and tortoises.

After dinner, we all went for a little retail therapy (to be more precise shoe shopping with your aunts). Daddy kept you entertained but went back to the hotel earlier in the end to try to get you to sleep. Too bad mummy reached just as you were falling asleep. So in the end, I had to put you to sleep. By the way, have a look at the adorable cot they brought for you. It came with the standard cot runners, pillow and blanket. On top of that it had a miniature version of the teddies, miniature bedroom slippers and also a toiletry bag with baby essentials! Now that's what I call good service!