4D/3N KL/Colmar Tropical/Genting Trip

We had many firsts on this trip; the first time we met up with Mummy Eliz’s cousin, Maria Yu; the first time only Granny Agatha followed along, without Uncle John; the first time we visited a local private hospital, not for fun though; and the first time Daddy Tiong’s foot got caught under the wheel of a car.

It’s a pretty stressful trip, 2 pairs of eyes to watch over 2 little ones, and a senior citizen, and without a doubt, a most memorable one.

With Maria around, there was never a dull moment, she’s so bubbly and fun-loving, and loaned us the camera we forgot. Her being a local, she knew all those spots that tourists would not possibly know, and brought us to places which have the wow factor.

~ Princess with her aunt ~

First on the list, is a restaurant, which seemed to have sprouted out from nowhere, being just by itself in the wilderness. One had to drive up an area with no road lights for a good distance before one can find it, and there’s totally no signage pointing to the restaurant anywhere.

The food there’s good and cheap, and Mummy Eliz guessed that’s why there’s a good crowd there despite the fact that it’s hard to find.

Imagine, only MYR $168 for 2 huge fishes, lemon chicken, vegetables, prawns etc.

Then, it’s off to Look-Out Point, which is something like our Mount Faber here, for a good view at the city’s night’s skyline. The photos did not do any justice to the view, so if you have a chance, go view it in person and be wowed.

~ The night view ~

Bloody Mess before Fun at Petrolnas Discovery Center

On the first day, Prince Christian had an accident; he knocked into the sharp edge of a glass table. Mummy and Daddy were busy with the check-in procedures, and thus were not able to pre-empt the knock.

What we saw, was just a freaked out Princess Chelsea, and a Prince Christian with blood covering half of his face, dripping to his t-shirt and the floor.

We rushed to a local private hospital, and thankfully, skin glue and an injection saved the day. The wound was just 1cm away from the eye, so, we were thankful it’s where it is, and not anywhere else.

After spending 2 hours at the hospital, we continued on our way, to the Petrolnas Discovery Centre, where we stayed till closing time, and yet were not able to cover even half of the area. So, we’ll be back another time.

~ “Mummy, save us! ~

Colmar Tropical Fun! A Princess' Dream

At Colmar Tropical, a French-themed village, Princess Chelsea had her dream fulfilled. To her, it’s seeing a castle up close, the dream of every Princess-loving girl.

To adults, that place is a laid-back place for relaxing, with nothing much exciting, but if you look at that place from the eyes of a little one, it’s a place where imagination takes flight.

~ The view from outside; Mummy and her darlings ~

~ Princess with Granny Agatha ~

~ A close-up of them acting cute ~

There’s a pond with swans, and the kids fed the swans for ages, definitely enjoying the process. And ages for them is defined as at least 2 hours. Well the normal adult might just take a couple of pictures and move on.

~ The excited look! ~

Then it’s off to time pretending that one is in a training to be fit enough to protect the village, air paint shooting.

~ Looking scared, and yet with a hint of excitement ~

~ My warrior boy ~

Then it’s off to the Rabbit Farm, where Rabbits roamed. Princess Chelsea is very into animals, and would never get sick of feeding them.

~ With Granny Agatha ~

The little ones also tried out Donkey Riding at the same area, and refused to leave when it’s time to go. This brought smiles to Prince Christian’s face. He’s not a very expressive person at times, thus the smiles were like treasures to Mummy Eliz.

~ Prince on a donkey ~

~ Princess enjoying her ride ~

~ Our family ~

Well, there’s also a playground there, and the kids are done with it in an hour, while most adults would just see and go.

Prince Christian loved Colmar Tropical, particularly the bathtub and the night performance, whereas Princess Chelsea loved the animals. And the room was a plus, a French-designed bed-room.

If you are a thrill-seeking adult, this place does not work for you, as once after 10pm or so, the shops close, and basically, there’s nothing one can do except chill out, and take a slow stroll around the place.

But for kids, where everyday is play-day, this is a perfect place. Not as commercialized as Genting, a more of a get-back-and-connect-with-nature-in-a-cool-environment experience.

Genting was a usual trip for us, the only difference was that as it’s Granny Agatha first trip out to a outdoor theme park, she tried out the roller coaster and the big-drop at the GRAND YOUNG AGE of 72 years old. So that’s a feat!

~ See-saw fun for the little ones! ~

Christmas Gathering at Aunt Anne’s Place

It’s the first time ever, a Christmas Gathering at Aunt Anne’s place, which brought together families on both sides of the newlyweds.

The younger ones got more acquainted with each other, and the evening ended with the little ones engaged in a never-ending game of hide-and-seek.

There was lovely food, gifts exchange involving the parents, and a little last minute performance put together by Princess and Lydia Jieh-Jieh, which brought much festive cheer to the occasion.

Lydia Jieh-Jieh played “Jingle Bells” on her Er-Hu, a traditional Chinese instrument, while Princess sang along.

Aunt Anne also painstakingly prepared art and craft kits for the little ones to keep their little hands occupied.

~ A picture of the performing pair ~