Moments Of Endearment: October 2009

Friday, October 23, 2009

Part 6: Phuket - Marriot, Airport

7 October 2009 - Wednesday
After so many days of excitement, we decided to spend a day in Marriot and enjoy the facilities there.

Most of us woke up quite late as we were so tired after the trip to Phi Phi Island on Tuesday. We had a simple breakfast (bread + egg). Then we enjoyed the dvd rented from the kid's room: Face Off.

**Sean Archer has been chasing Castor Troy to avenge his son's death by the hands of the psychotic terrorist for six years. Now that he killed Castor, Sean must find a biological bomb by assuming the identity of Castor Troy by taking his face and being brought in prison. But Troy, who awakes from his coma, takes Archer's face in order to take revenge on him. Now, Troy turns Archer's life upside down by assuming his identity. Will Archer break free from his prison and get his face back, or will Troy have the last laugh? - imdb.com**

This is my second time watching and I still think that it's a nice movie! Should really watch it! My sis, Wen had trouble distinguishing John Travolta and Nicholas Cage at first! Cant blame her though, I had that difficulty too the first time I watch the movie. Hehe.

Then we had a simple lunch in the apartment too. After lunch, me and Jen decided to go cycling! We rented 2 bicycles for 1 hour @ (to be inserted once i recall) Baht. We were shocked when they gave us a backpack with 2 bottle of mineral waters, 2 towels, the map of that area, 2 raincoats, and one old lau beh nokia handphone just in case we need to call back to the hotel. WOW!! We were shocked with the things they gave us!

Me and Jen ready for cycling

Me and Jen cycled past all the hotels/chalets/vacation clubs to the beach. We were supposed to meet Wen there, but we couldnt find her! Seems like she got tired of waiting and went to sit by the pool! CIS~

Me and Jen continued cycling for 1 hour. And when we returned the bicycles, the girl in charge brought us two cold wet towels to freshen ourselves up! Good service right? I LOVE MARRIOT! =)

Jen and me then went over to the pool area to meet up with Wen.

big pond behind

relaxing

After a while, Mum, Dad and Ah Yee came down to the pool and meet us. Mum even brought a packet of Oreo down with her. Jen and me were so happy as we were so hungry after cycling.

We of course went swimming in the pool.

turtle fountain

all of us enjoying the jacuzzi

It swam for about half an hour when rain started pouring again. ARGHHH I HATE MONSOON SEASON!! We went back to the apartment once the rain got heavier.

Then Wen and me camwhored with the bathrobe after bathing in the big big bathtub.

do we look alike?

By that time, it was already near dinnertime. We had a simple home cooked food again in the apartment. Then we watched the next rented movie, Narnia - Prince Caspian.

**When Queen Prunaprismia has a baby boy, King Miraz orders his soldiers to kill Prince Caspian. However his tutor gives Susan's magic horn to him, telling that he should blow it if his life is in danger and asks him to ride to the forest. However he is chased by the Telmarian soldiers and he summons the Pevensie siblings. They discover that hundred of years have passed in Narnia and they join Prince Caspian to lead the people of Narnia against the evil King Miraz. When the battle begins, the siblings send Lucy to seek out Aslan, otherwise they will not beat the powerful Telmarian army. -imbd.com**

The movie was okay. But I think I prefer the first movie, Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. Not everyone was watching, only me. But everyone started to join near the ending and start asking questions like "who's this?", "is this the bad guy or good guy?", "who is aslan?"? Zzzzzzzzzz..........

After movie, we played cards. I went to bed quite early too that night as I dont know why, I just feel so lazy and sleepy... and all I want to do is to laze around and sleep. Hehehe

8 October 2009 - Thursday
It's the day where Mum and I had to leave Phuket. =(

I woke up quite late again. Maybe because the bed is too comfortable and the pillows are too fluffy! I was just in time for breakfast! Hehe.

Mum and I then went to another garden in the club and took some photos.

path to the garden

another path

fountain

random

apartment 4412

4412 was not our apartment. I wish it was because THEY HAVE THEIR OWN PRIVATE POOL!! *jealous*

water lilies in the pond

random

Look at the path. Notice that it was made by mini stones. Then look at the photo below.

mini frog

The frog is so MINI! They are so cute~

this is our apartment - 4356

Dad, Ah Yee, Wen and Jen dropped Mum and I at the airport at about 11am. Then they left for their road trip around Phuket.

Mum at Phuket Airport

Me at Phuket Airport

Usually in the airport, we would spend the rest of the small foreign notes. Mum happily told me that she have 700 Bahts left to be spend in the airport. My mind was already planning for some yummy food or some nice small souvenir for myself. Luckily we checked before we started looking around because we actually have only 70 Bahts left! =.='' We managed to buy a chocolate banana muffin for 65 Bahts as lunch. Zzzzzz

The moment we touched down KLIA-LCCT, we went over to McD for some food! We then waited for another 3 hours before our flight to Penang.

KL night view from the plane

Peter and Yin together with Baby Shern came to greet us in Penang Airport. Thus, my Phuket trip ended. =(

Part 1 of Phuket here.
Part 2 of Phuket here.
Part 3 of Phuket here.
Part 4 of Phuket here.
Part 5 of Phuket here.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Part 5: Phi Phi Island Hopping

6 October 2009 - Tuesday
It was the Phi Phi Island Hopping Tour. The transport would arrived at 7.15am at the hotel and fetched us to the south end of the the Phuket Island.

It was a really cold morning. Rain and windy! We were served some tea and coffee while waiting for everyone to arrive.

At 8.45am, there were a speech given by the tour guide. And we were given an option to eat the seasick pill at the counter.

Everyone in my family took the seasick pill. HAHA Prevention is better than cure! Dont wanna feel nausea and suffered the whole trip right?

We left the ground and headed for the boat at 9am.

all ready to go

The guide told us that we would have a 45 minutes ride to our first island. We were advised not to move around the boat as it would be a very bumpy ride due to the weather.

And it was! Every 5-15 seconds our butt get lifted from our seats!! That happened for the whole journey! *rubbing butt* Halfway through, it was raining a little. So as the boat was speeding, rain water sometimes splashed into the boat and we were all wet!

us hiding under the towels

Before we reach the island. 4 people had vomited! All of us doesnt dare to look at them when they vomit, feeling scared that they trigger our nausea feeling too. =S Pity them though, as they wouldnt be able to enjoy that well anymore with the nausea feeling.

After 45 minutes of hiding under the towels and trying to keep our butt glued to the seat. we arrived to the first island. But it took us another 15 minutes before we can get off the boat as the sea water was really choppy and wavy. We couldnt get to the seashore! And it was also raining!

boat unloading passengers

We were drenched in water and the wind is so so so strong, thus we were so so so cold! Our teeth were chattering so badly!

white sandy beach vs clear blue water

A lot of people were just standing at the beach as it was too cold to swim in the water. And a lot of people couldnt get off the island as boats had difficulty getting to the seashore.

But just look at the colour of the sea. Totally see through! Makes me feel like I'm in Mauritius.

an island hidden by two big rocks

We spent half an hour there before we headed off to the next destination. We went in between rocks and look at stalactites and stalagmites. Too bad we couldnt get very near to them as the sea water is still choppy.

the shape of the rock beautifully carved by the sea water

random shot

really really really clear

Then we left and went to the next destination. A cave where it's filled with bird's nest. Yet again, the sea water was choppy so we stayed far from it to avoid banging into the stones.

while speeding

the cave with bird's nest inside

We speed off to the next destination. Monkey Beach. YES! They have Monkey Beach too! But theirs is better, because they do HAVE monkeys!

reaching Monkey Beach

boat getting near to feed the monkeys

monkey feeding time

The ang mo kaus were all so excited to see the monkeys and cant wait to feed them. My family and I were like "cheh.. we have so many of them in Penang Botanical Garden. LOL"

Then we went a little further from the monkeys and we get to snorkel there! There were so many fishes at that area. They were so lovely and cute!

people snorkeling

spot the fishes

feeding the fishes with bread

The guy in charge of feeding the fishes threw many many breads on me and the fishes came swimming towards me! So scary k! Some fishes are BIG and looks EVIL!

many many breads with many many fishes

the three young ones snorkeling

After snorkeling, we were shivering under the towel when the boat speed off to the next island where we will have our lunch! =S

by the beach

lunch area

We didnt dare to eat too full as we were afraid we might feel nausea

After lunch we headed for the main island, the Phi Phi Island. The supposedly main place for this whole trip. It took us another 50 minutes of bumpy ride to that island.

The place was very "lau juak". Many beach umbrellas were up, many boats were parked at one area, and many people were swimming/snorkeling at the other side of the island.

We rented 2 beach chairs under one beach umbrella. Then Jen, Wen and me headed off to snorkeling. Jen were happily swimming away looking at corals and fishes while Wen and me were happily feeding the fishes.

After about 20 minutes or so, it started raining dogs and cats! Everyone ran over to hide under the beach restaurant in that island. The restaurant was so crowded and it was really dark... because there are NO ELECTRICITY IN THAT ISLAND!!! So there were many Robinson Crusoe in that island.

We stayed in the beach restaurant for quite long, must have been around 45 minutes. Then it was time to go back. We grabbed our things and headed off to the boat.

Then I realised, I didnt even manage to take a picture in that island!! The Phi Phi Island!! T_T

It took us 30 minutes to head back to the mainland.

getting off the speedboat

the minibus that fetch us back to the tour place

The whole trip, we were either being poured by rain, being splashed by water during the speedboat ride or playing with water during snorkeling/swimming. Skin also got all wrinkled!! But the view is nice. Only the sandy beach and clear blue water is worth the trip!! And thank god none of my family members had seasick.

Oh I forgot to mention that a guy fell down in the boat when the boat was speeding really fast and hurt is back. He was still hurt when we reach. =( Dont ever try to walk in a functioning speedboat!

We headed straight back to the hotel as we were all tired. We took turns and bathed in the big big bathtub. Hehe

***to be continued...***

Part 1 of Phuket here.
Part 2 of Phuket here.
Part 3 of Phuket here.
Part 4 of Phuket here.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

happy deepavali!

12.00 pm: Arrived at PeiShing's House.

12.45 pm : Karen and Jasvin arrived. Helped PeiShing and I to wear our saree.

1.30 pm : Left PeiShing's House

1.45 pm : Arrived Ranjini's house. Got scolded by Ranjini, HooiChin and Lean for being so late.

1.50pm: Ate yummy Deepavali lunch prepared by Ranjini's mum!