China Trip 2017

The last and first family trip for 2017!

Before leaving for China, I was so panoroid about bringing the kids as scary stories of missing kids was shared and looking at the weather forecast, stress level was up packing for the kids. That's life of a mum, worrying about anything and everything. Nevertheless, I am glad my mum is coming along which makes my tasks definitely easier, 100% sure! And of course, gratefully to have BIL and SIL on this trip where all accommodation and travelling plans is well taken care off, YAY!

Based on the itinerary, we will be going to 6 cities in China. That's alot in 6 days right? But..... we did managed to cover as planned. Before departing, weather check range was between 16-18 degrees which I thought it was acceptable but I was wrong! On the last few days of the trip, we were pratically battling with the cold, lolz

As the date draws nearer, everyone was pretty excited for our very first family trip espcially Denicia who will be taking her first flight! For Ryann, its his 2nd.

Didn't really get much rest the night before the flight as I was making sure the checklist is completed. Alarm was set at 4am to make sure we get ourselves report at 6am with the rest.
As usual, our luggages are full and struggled quite a bit at the check-in but with BIL, nothing is a challenge. If you know him, you know what I mean

First flight for Denicia was smooth and she was all good patiently waiting for the take off. We were lucky to get a window seat for her and of course, she was excited and amazed by everything on flight.

Brought along colouring books and tons of sweets just to keep her occupied. As for Ryann, it was a breeze, music and food is good enough.

Here's our itinerary - SIN-HK-Shenzhen-Jieyang-Xiamen-Guangzhou-SIN
Sounds impossible? But we made it!

Hongkong was more like a touch and go as we headed straight to Shenzhen by train.

Foot in Hong Kong Airport;

Weather in Shenzhen wasn't too bad. We checked straight into hotel and headed straight for a meal and shopping!!!

At one of my favourite shopping paradise in Shenzhen! But due to winter, I went home empty handed as there was really nothing suitable for our weather

Foot in Shenzhen;

With dearest SIL

And us!

Stayed for a night and left for Jieyang the next day. The whole purpose of this trip was to visit their relatives and also to attend their cousin's wedding. We left Shenzhen via train to Shantou, Jieyang

Throughout the trip, we travelled via train with the help of our dear BIL, by far, the most resourceful person I have ever met! He had friends in all the cities we visited and blessed to be chaffuered around making the trip lesser stress. can you imaine the luggages from city to city? Here's an example;

Being part of the wedding celebraion was definitely an experience! I have always thought wedding was a BIG thing in China but it turned out to be rather simple. The groom will fetch the bride the night before to stay in hence there was no gate crash the next day. The couple will hold a simple ceremony that morning and settled for a meal at home. All the guests and relatives will proceed to the hall to have lunch. Accordingly to them, the bride is not allowed to leave the house for a month except to visit her parents! Like serious?

It was a pity that we didnt get to take a proper picture with the couple as there were so many relatives and friends around. We almost couldnt hear ourselves talking!

Here's the couple!

The lunch preparation

There was so much food and I really cannot even remember how many course it was. But for sure, they all love to host guests and when I mean host, its alot alot of food

Uncle Lim with his whole plate of prawns

While waiting

At one of the alleys of their hometown

More hosting from BIL friends. We travelled about an hour or more to have this tim sum and continued with a 10 course dinner, lolz

This was our first night at Jieyang. BIL took this picture because we were all amazed by this big pot of rice!!!!

The travelling continues! Our one day Tour in Xiamen!
It was chilling, seriously but we had so much fun sightseeing, shopping and eating!

Foot in Xiamen;

our tourist tour at Tan Kah Kee Musem;

Last Stop - Guangzhou!

With the tight schedule and super cold weather, it was really just a window shopping.

Foot in Guangzhou;

By the end of the day, we were all exhausted totally. Didn't had a good rest at the hotel as there was something wrong eith the heater and I felt I was in north-pole. Didn't move much except hiding under the blanket.

Before heading off to the airport, it fell to about 8 degrees cold. You practially stand and freeze. So glad that we are heading home.

Overall, the trip was great. Hardly you can get to travel with a big group especially with family!
Definately an experience and memorable trip!

XOXO
LOVE

Kuala Lumpur - Sales Mission

It has been quite awhile since I was on a business trip.
Thank god, this time, it was a short 3 nights and met a gang of fun people on the trip!

I have always been afraid to sleep alone in hotel rooms, fearing to meet any ghostly encounter. This time, again I was allocated a corner room which I hated most but since the hotel is fully booked, I don't have much choice. After all, its just 3 nights.

Struggled thru the first night and decided to watch DOTS to past time. Was totally hooked for the next few days, Ha.

Pinky & Ducky was there with me

With Rina

The Team shot

Another well done Showcase @ Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Arthurs Bar

After a 2 days of talking and presentations, we decided to let out hairs down! Before setting off;

A must-do shot @ the twin towers, KL

1st stop; the famous Sky Bar @ Traders KL

As the night was still early and to max out the trip, we have decided to visit the newly renovated Zouk in KL, awesome place and damn huge!

Till the next trip again,

XOXO

Sawadeekrap

First trip for 2016. It was a all girls trip!

Geraldine even prepared us an itinerary just to make sure that we are in time to all the places we wanted to visit. The girls were there 1 day before me.

Happy that I get to fly on our very own; Singapore Airlines after so many years finally. Well I must say its all worth the money for being able to sit comfortably with a TV console all by yourself. Most importantly, food quality is excellent. The terminals that SQ lands is always so near to the immigrations. I remember being on budget airlines a couple of time and I have to walk miles before the immigrations. I am not pampered but just thought that holiday trips are supposed to be brainless, hassle-free and pampered right?

A must take selfie

Journey from the airport to the hotel was terrible. A one and a half hour journey with traffic jams, the usual for BKK. But all was well seeing the ladies at the Hotel upon my arrival!

This time, I did not stay in my very own fav - Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok. Instead the girls booked the hot fav by the Singaporeans - Glow Pratunam located in the heart of Bangkok. Not too bad. Decent and convenient place.

Oh, Pinky followed the trip. Here's a pic of her :)

Weather for the 1st day was dry and hot so we decided to put on our hydration masks ha but the weather for the next few days was a nightmare!

We were hit by a sudden change of weather from 40 to 16 degrees after a heavy rain the next day. It was really unusual for Bangkok. Weather was really chilling with constant wind every other minute sending us hiding in the malls.BUT that doesn't stopped us from shopping.

Pictures taken with my new Nikon camera designed for selfies

Awesome trip. Many of my 1st on this trip.