Transformers date

Daddy finally brought me to catch the Transformers movie in the cinemas, and I loved it!

Well, di-di didn't go 'cos I don't think he can sit through the whole 150 minutes. Yet. I think he would only be looking out for Bumblebee in the movie, and maybe Skids (which is his next fave Autobot by the way). So if he went, he would be perpetually asking aloud, "Where is Bumblebee? Where is he? I want Bumblebeeeee..." Hee hee...

I enjoyed the show very much, though Daddy had to provide a running commentary most of the time as I was asking loads of questions. :P

I was kind of sad when *spoiler alert!* Optimus Prime died halfway through the show but I always knew he would be back to crush the Decepticons. :D

Now I'm bugging Daddy to reenact the epic battle scenes in the movie by using my Transformers toys, with Daddy taking the side of the Decepticons. Ahbuthen right?

7,8,9... and it's over

Day 7 and it was a worrying day for all of us... Why? 'Cos I woke up in the morning with a fever. Yup, a fever... Of course the first thing that came to Daddy's & Mummy's mind was whether the culprit was the piggy virus. It was also possible that kor-kor had passed his running nose & cough to me, and so that might explain the high temperature too.

Anyway, in went some medicine and my temperature came down... so off to the airport we went to catch our flight back to Seoul. We checked into our hotel in the Gangnam area about 1pm, had our lunch and I promptly fell asleep after that all thanks to the effects of the medicine.

We were originally planning to head down to Lotte World for the huge theme park, but obviously my rest was more important... which meant kor-kor had to be disappointed as he was looking forward to sit more rides & play more games. But Daddy told me that kor-kor was such a darling 'cos he said it was okay that we couldn't go as I was sick. Awww...

After I awoke, we walked to the nearby enormous Coex Mall for dinner and shopping! I think I can't stay in the hotel room for too long 'cos when I went out, I was in high spirits & finished all my dinner! Hee hee... Think Mummy was happy too 'cos she got very cheap stuff at the Duty Free stores there as well. :P

And so that explains why there were no photos for Day 7; I was the main lead for the day with my temperature being monitored throughout the day... and luckily when I woke up on Day 8, my fever was gone! Hooray!

Daddy & Mummy thought that the Lotte World Themepark might be too tiring for me since I would still be suffering from the drowsy effects of the medicine... so we headed down to the Samsung Children's Museum instead!

This museum is purely for children and it has 3 levels with different zones that teaches us science and maths concepts through play. Well, as long as got play I happy liao! Hahaha...

We went up the Level 2 first where there was a giant play area consisting of many tubings and pipes where we can shoot or place coloured balls into them and watch them go whizzing around.

Kor-kor was definitely attracted to the big air gun which can shoot the balls out onto a giant target board.

While I was busy pedaling a bicycle to power up the air generator to shoot lots of balls through the pipes.

The water play area was next... and no need to say lah, this was definitely one of kor-kor's and my favourite areas!

Waterproof aprons were provided for us too, in case we get ourselves wet... how thoughtful!

We then headed to the 'Animals' section where the life cycles of various animals were the main focus of the area.

Kor-kor loved this section lots, 'cos he's into wanting to know more about our body and other animals phase now.

Next up was Level 3 and it was my paradise!

It was a giant playroom which had almost everything that a toddler could wish for - from giant cars & fire trucks to sit in...

... to a complete kitchen play area...

... not to mention a playground corner with a slide! Wheeeee!

Luckily, they had comfy sofas for the adults to rest too... hee hee...

After we had enough of fun, we proceeded to Level 1 where we got to be Constructicons!

Erm... sorry hor, too much Transformers liao... Actually, Bob the Builder would be more appropriate. That's right, we were provided with construction vests and yellow helmets to star our house-building project.

And kor-kor did a mighty fine job in laying the tiles for the roof...

I helped out by loading up the bucket with bricks...

... so that kor-kor can use the pulley system to pull up the bucket to the second storey and to begin laying the brick walls for the house.

I chipped in too!

And after some time, it was done! Our first handmade house... kekeke...

From builders to musicians next, as we proceeded to the Music play area. And we got to try our different musical instruments and also created music (noise might be more apt actually) by using various common everyday items.

We then bade the museum farewell as it was time for us to have our lunch... although kor-kor missed the museum terribly as he thoroughly enjoyed himself. He kept insisting that he wants to go back there again REAL soon. :P

Anyway, he was easily appeased as our next stop after lunch was at the huge Toys 'R' Us at Lotte World! Looking at that smile of his, you would know how ecstatic he was liao...

It was all thanks to the variety of Transformers toys there lor! Think Daddy was happy like bird too... Hee hee... ME? I was actually blissfully sleeping leh... And Mummy was having free time to herself too as she wandered off to shop around.

Heng my senses were very powerful, as I awoke after a while we had stepped into the mega toystore... hahaha...

And looking at my delighted face, you can tell that I have truly and absolutely recovered. And some of the toys there (yes, Transformers included) were much cheaper than those sold in Singapore... so of course that was pleasant news to kor-kor & me!

We shopped around somemore until Daddy's & Mummy's legs started to protest, then we headed back to the hotel to begin squeezing all our loot into our ever-bursting luggage. Yup, we were due to return the next day... how sad.

Day 9 and off we went to catch our flight back home...

Kor-kor was too engrossed in his Optimus Prime & Megatron epic battle, while I was deeply sucked into the world of inflight entertainment.

Well, at least I did smile sweetly for the cam for ONE photo. :P

Til our next great adventure!

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Day 6 - BBQ in Jeju

A brand new day in Jeju and di-di was in a chirpy mood!

Oh, the 'sticker' on his nose is something to allow him to breathe easier through the night, 'cos his nose got a bit stuffy the night before... Daddy deemed it to look cute on him so he quickly snapped a photo lor. Hahaha...

Originally, we had made plans to visit some of the attractions on Jeju Island, like Mt. Halla, Halim Park, Teddy Bear Museum, Sunrise Peak, etc... But after some thought, Daddy & Mummy decided to take things easy instead and not travel on the the road too much.

Well, of course di-di & I don't mind lah... not when there is the seaside nearby and also this meant that we could get to blow bubbles right out in the open field!

The wind was really strong; it was so much fun seeing all our bubbles being swept away so fast as soon as they leave our pipes...

No wonder the both of us were tickled pink! Hee hee...

We then did a short foot walk around our resort where there were many plots of farming land growing various types of vegetables. And while taking in the fresh air, we stumbled onto a busload of schoolkids who were out for an excursion I think.

And I think they were learning all about potatoes, and helping the farmers harvest them.

We briefly stopped to take a look, and I also chipped in and got myself 1 baby potato as a reward!

That shall go into my lunch later... yum yum!

But no time to think about food now... 'cos we were going to dash to the seaside already! Woot!

Ahh... the sea... di-di's & my favourite part of our Jeju stay...

The sea water was so clear... and very very cold too!

But after a while, our legs pretty much got used to the coldness of the water... and di-di & I competed on who could throw the furthest pebble.

Aiyah, of course no contest lah... well, that was until Dady joined in. Hee.

There were also many tiny marine life in the seawater... and we had a great time trying to spot the schools of tiny fishes, as well as flipping large stones over so that we could catch glimpses of hermit crabs & sea snails.

I even adopted 3 hermit crabs, and took them back to our room... but I never bring them back home lah; they were allowed to rejoin their friends when we left Jeju the next day. :)

Well, fun times always pass so fast... soon we had to head back to our room to fill our tummies!

Since we went to the supermarket yesterday, Daddy & Mummy cooked a hearty lunch and yup, di-di & I lapped it ALL up.

A nap duly followed and when we awoke, it was time to eat. Again!

Hee hee... this time it was BBQ out in the open field in front of our resort. And since it was still a bit early, we found interesting stuffs to do while waiting for our BBQ pit to be set up... like di-di who found more lallangs to blow.

I posed away, while perched ontop of a rock in the meantime. :P

The sun was setting behind us, and of course more photos were definitely a must!

Di-di also wanted to be like Daddy & me, going around taking photos... so Daddy let him take over the cam for a couple of shots. And look what turned out...

A pretty good shot of Mummy huh? Looks like someone will be vying with me for my digicam more often liao...

As for me, I snapped a shot of the kind uncle who was busy setting up the BBQ fire for us.

Soon, with the sun going to bed...

... it was time for us to start barbecuing!

I then helped Mummy to go gather some vegetables from the vegetable farm, and wrapped the BBQ meat using the vegetables. What a good little helper I am eh?

I didn't try but Mummy exclaimed that the vegetables were really fresh and sweet, which went very well with the meat. Wah, pure bliss lor...

Di-di & I were very happy with our food too!

I think you can tell that from the pictures in any case... hahaha...

All of us thoroughly enjoyed the BBQ; especially since it was just so shiok to BBQ out in the cooling weather. No need to perspire, Daddy said. I have to agree too!

With all of our food BBQ-ed and in our tummies, we headed back to our room to wash up, change and got ready for bed...

... while Daddy & Mummy packed our luggage as we were headed back to Seoul tomorrow for the final leg of our holiday. Boo hoo hoo...