I just thought I would clarify that staycation is actually a word in the Merriam-Webster's dictionary. It is also what we had over fall break last week. Packing up the kids and going off somewhere exotic has become a lot of work now that we have added Juliet to our bunch; and there is so much to do around Singapore that we haven't gotten to with our busy schedules that it just made sense to vacation in the comfort of our very own home. (Not to mention a whole lot cheaper.)
On Friday, we headed to Sentosa, an island just off the Southern coast of Singapore accessible by car. We went to Underwater World to visit the marine animals and see the dolphin show. Ella probably had the most fun, especially with all the "hands on" exhibits where she got to reach into tanks and touch stingrays and fish.
After underwater world, we took our picnic down to the beach and had some sun and sand time for a few hours. We remembered everything from the packed cooler to the sunscreen, hats and diapers, but unfortunately, forgot a camera. Big Bummer! Juliet experienced her first taste of a fist full of sand, and Ella wouldn't get out of the ocean. Singapore is a big port and so there are no waves to worry about. It was a hot, fun day at the beach.
Saturday, we went to Forest Adventure. I made sure I brought my camera this time. It is an obstacle course of sorts all in the trees spanning a nearby reservoir. There is a "grand course" for anybody above 56 inches (which barely included Abigail) and a similar but smaller scale kids course (which Xander was just tall enough for.) The kids all LOVED it and are begging to go back. (In fact it is at the top of their Christmas lists.) They moved from platform to platform high in the trees, completing each challenge while harnessed to a safety rope. The best part, they all said, was the zip line at the end. Abigail and Joseph got to zip across the reservoir.
Maggie is pictured below at the first challenge and the zip line at the very end of the kids' course.
Xander was super brave. He had kind of a nervous start, but quickly got the hang of it. No parents were allowed up--I just offered encouragement and took pictures from below.
Abigail and Joseph were together on the big course, which took 2 hours to complete.
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