Day 5: 30th Nov 2005 (Wed)
Im almost back to my normal self, Mummy is so relieved that im finally taking milk and cereals again. And we both had a good sleep last night so we'll all refreshed and ready to hit the streets!
Let me check my map to see where we're going Mummy...Let's go to the malls!
The Sydney Opera house...
...and the Harbor Bridge!
Mummy trying to steal my biscuit...
okie im going to bed...let's go for another adventure tomorrow okie Mummy?
Day 6: 1st Dec 2005 (Thurs)
We woke up at 1130am again today...think we're still on Singapore time. Uncle Jason says by the time we get ready to go out, most of the shops would already be preparing to close for the day! Hehe...
After getting us ready quickly, Mummy took me to Martin Place where we took the subway to Bondi Junction. She had to go back there cos she wasnt satisfied with that half hearted look around last Sunday. We couldnt find the shopping centre at first but we stumbled on a row of interesting shops along the way. Mummy was excitedly combing through them while i took a leisurely nap in my stroller. In the end, Mummy bought me some pretty clothes...More damage to Daddy's credit card today!
let me take a peek at the streets of Sydney!
Daddy joined us for dinner at this little Indian restaurant near our hotel. On our way there we saw this group of protestors outside the SIA office lobbying for the release of the convicted drug trafficker Van Nyuen. It was an eye opener for me but frankly i feel that these people were over sensationalizing the entire issue. Im proud to be a Singaporean anytime!
Candlelight virgil outside the SIA office
Day 7: 2nd Dec 2005
Mummy's taking me to Paddy's Markets in Chinatown today! After figuring out the bus route there, we were on our way! The market was bustling with activity and i was so caught up with all the sights and sounds that i didnt want to take my usual afternoon nap! Why dont we have such happening places back home?
Mummy and me along the streets of Sydney...
Mummy shamelessly made use of me to get discounts for her purchases. Typical conversation between Mummy and the stall owners at the Market:
Mummy: What's your best price for this necklace?
Friendly stall owner: AUS $12, ooh what a beautiful baby u have there! Hallo little darling! What's her name?
Mummy: (in her most charming voice) Thanks...Her name is Terelle. Say hello aunty! so can i have the necklace for $10?
Friendly stall owner: Hallo darling! Ooh your baby is so cute...okie u can have the necklace for $10.
Mummy: (estatically) Ooh thank you! say thank you to aunty, terelle! Give aunty a kiss!
Friendly stall owner: Isnt she just precious...
U should thank me for getting you discounts, Mummy! What exploitation, hmph!
me posing with some of the spoils of our trip!
We returned to the hotel at around 6pm and Uncle Jason arranged to meet us at the park near the Harbor Bridge for a cup of coffee while waiting for Daddy to come back from the office. It was absolutely fabulous out there, i was so glad to be outdoors! It was so breezy and sunny and there were so many people out and about, enjoying the scenery. Mummy and Uncle Jason enjoyed their coffee while i had a little biscuit snack. I love this place...i dont want to go back to hot and humid Singapore!
Me having my biscuit in the park!
It suddenly started to rain so we quickly scrambled back to the hotel. After waiting it out for awhile, the grownups decided to grab some of the hotel umbrellas and risk venturing out in the rain. On Uncle Jason's recommendation, we made our way to a Belgian restaurant a few blocks away. It was packed so we had to wait for sometime...i took the opportunity to take a snooze. Ill let the grownups enjoy their meal for once!
Are we going out or not? If not ill just enjoy my biscuit for awhile longer...
Im still waiting for all of u...are we going out???
Mummy and Uncle Jason ordered mussels that came in special mussel pots. Mummy was very impressed by the way it was served, she had never seen anything like it before! Daddy commented that Mummy had a knack for ordering the nicest foods on this trip while he always chose the second rated ones. In the end he took a fair share of Mummy's dish as usual...watch that waistline Daddy!
The mussel pots...Looks yummy!
We retired to our hotel after dinner...Paddington Markets here we come tomorrow! Finally Daddy can join us in exploring Sydney as its saturday tomorrow and he doesnt need to work! Yaaay!
Day 8: 3rd Dec 2005 (Sat)
We woke up bright and early today cos Daddy and Mummy wanted to explore Paddington. We took a bus to the Paddington Market where there were lots of things to see! There were stalls after stalls selling clothes, food, trinkets, toys...we had a great time! Daddy and Mummy love browsing through flea markets cos u never know what treasures you can find there! Mummy managed to get 2 contacts to add to her online store, she was so happy...
Mummy busy finding stuff to bring back to her shop!
Daddy can i have this colorful ball please?
Lunch was settled in this quaint little eatery where Daddy and Mummy had pasta and lattes while i had my pureed beef, pumpkin and peas. The nice waiter couldnt resist my charms and gave me a banana smoothie for free! Yummy...
One sachet of sugar for Daddy and one for me!
Mummy u got some food on my nose!!!
It was back on the road again after lunch and the grownups gave me the important task of navigating. Sure! Just let me take a quick look at the map...
Gimme a minute...lets see...
okie im done...i know where we should go now! Follow me!
We made our way back to the city from Paddington and along the way we had to pass through the famous Oxford Street. Uncle Jason told Daddy and Mummy that it was an area where gays came out to play. I didnt understand what gays were, isnt gay supposed to mean happy? Perhaps this place was where happy men met other happy men! Hmmm....
We shopped around the malls in the city for awhile before heading out to Darling Harbour for dinner. Daddy was eyeing the yatchs that were docked in the bay and proclaimed that he will definitely work towards owning one and sail off into the sunset with Mummy when im all grown up...Hey i want to come along too!
View of the Sydney Tower from the bridge leading to Darling Harbor
The yatchs docked in Cockle Bay
It was back to the hotel after dinner and a nice walk around the Bay, tomorrow will be our last day in Sydney, i really dont want to go home!!!
Day 9: 4th Dec 2005 (Sun)
We checked out of the hotel early in the morning and met Uncle Jason at the nearby park for a spot of breakfast. He bought these really yummy doughnuts for Daddy and Mummy, Daddy couldnt stop eating them! In the end Mummy only had 1 while Daddy had 4!!
That's us in the park having doughnuts with Uncle Jason!
Daddy wanted to get some nice pics of all of us so we took a stroll down to the harbor again. We had fun posing for these pictures and the ang mohs were very impressed with me cos i always turned my head towards the camera whenever they called me...
oops sorry i was distracted by the seagulls nearby...
Uncle Jason says this is a gay pose...hmmm, now im convinced gay means happy men!
Our little happy family!
After saying bye to Uncle Jason who promised to visit us next year, we quickly made our way to The Rocks for some last minute shopping. Daddy was tired so we sat on the steps while Mummy trawled through the market for souvenirs and bargains.
take your time Mummy, we're having fun here...there're lots of people to watch!
Daddy and Mummy had to rush through lunch after shopping cos we had to get to the airport by 3pm. They quickly wolfed down their fish and chips, i cooperated by quickly finishing my lunch too, and we rushed back to the hotel to get our bags and stuff.
What? we're pressed for time? There's always time to play with me, Daddy!
After the usual check in procedures, we were finally on our way back home. It was a tiring trip but i really enjoyed myself. Im glad to be going home but im not looking forward to the humid weather....i didnt sweat one bit the whole time we were here!
I just had a really nice nap in the bassinet, Mummy!
That's the food that the kind air steward gave me...
Stop goofing around with me Daddy, let me get back to my dinner!
We're going home!
So when's our next trip, Daddy?
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