We're Back!

We're back! Although rather reluctantly I might add. :P

It had been a very enjoyable trip for di-di & me... and me think for Daddy & Mummy too! Hee hee...

Stay tuned for our travel reports... :D

Some Shots of our Holiday

Finally got some internet access! We've been too busy having fun... so here are just some photos! Hee hee...

Taking flight

We're off to the Land of Oz! :)

Hopefully we'll be able to post updates... hee hee!

Product Review : Babytv Series - My First Years Library

Look what dropped into our mailbox!

Actually, Innoform Media had sent the above DVD to Daddy, requesting us to review it, which is part of a new release from the Babytv - My First Years Library series.

Wah, kor-kor & I as reviewers of kids shows leh! We can definitely get used to this kind of job. Hee hee... And since this series is targeted at those between 6 months to 4 years of age, it is I, cheekiemonkie #2, who shall be the offical reviewer. :P

Our review copy was that of the Farm Animals, and as with any new DVDs, kor-kor & I were all excited to begin our job. The show essentially consists of 2 main parts. One part introduces all the farm animals to us, including what they are fed on the farm and how they are useful to us, just like the cow providing milk for us to have strong bones & teeth! The other part encompasses many catchy songs with vivid cartoons, like '5 Little Ducks', 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm', to get kor-kor & me up on our feet and groove.

It has a good mixture of songs, stories & games to keep the both of us occupied for the whole of 40 minutes. And that's not all - kor-kor's fave bit of the disc is the extras that come with it - mini cartoon segments. Kor-kor especially likes the one with fingers as puppets and they all break out into song and dance... which kor-kor follows. Hee hee... Okay okay, me too lah.

As for me, I love everything! Erm, in fact we had watched it quite a few times liao... now maybe I need to watch the rest of the series!

Babytv on DVD - My First Years Library Information

The first 5 volumes of My First Years Library; Learning Colours, My Nursery Toys, Farm Animals, Musical Instruments and Arts & Crafts, are NOW available at all good kiddy & DVD shops. Each DVD retails at S$14.90, with a running time of approximately 40 minutes.

Makan on a Hilltop

Want an ulu place to go for dinner? How does eating in a Japanese restaurant perched ontop of a hilltop sound? On Jurong Hilltop to be precise.

Daddy & Mummy brought kor-kor & I to this restaurant called *surprise surprise* Jurong Hilltop Restaurant for some Japanese teppanyaki which is GREAT! 'Cos kor-kor & I can't argue with any food that is Japanese. Hee hee...

The place is so ulu that I don't think Daddy would have known of the place had we not seen the sign during one of our visits at the Jurong Bird Park. After a long winding dark drive up to the hilltop, we were finally able to get ourselves stuffed!

And since we had counter seats, kor-kor & I were simply enthralled at how deftly the chef was cooking our food...

Me think kor-kor was only too eager to open his mouth to eat! Hahaha...

We had beef, pork, fried udon, tau geh, and soft shell crab which was all very very yummy! Oh, and how could we forget kor-kor's & my fave - sushi!

There was even complimentary dessert for us at the end too, where we could enjoy the night view a little while longer. Although the both of us loved it everytime when the chef does his nifty erm, BOOMZ, fire trick. Hee hee...

Just don't get too close yah? :P

Remember, if you want counter seats, it's better to call and make reservations. Surprisingly, although it is soooooo out of the way, the restaurant was close to full house when we were there!

Transformers 3?

It was said that after the epic battle with Megatron & the Fallen, Optimus Prime & Bumblebee have been staying away from the public eye.

Until now.

Hmmm... both have appeared to have shrunk in size, don't you think? :P

HAHAHA... di-di & I are relishing our new roles as Autobots who wage the battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decpticons.

Transform & Roll Out!

No cows at Dairy Farm

Last Sunday morning, di-di & I were up bright and early to make a trip down to the Dairy Farm Nature Park - a newly opened park next to the Bt Timah Nature Reserve.

Daddy said this was where cows once mooed and chewed grass and produced lots of milk (opened by Cold Storage me think), so I was expecting to see real-life cows in action lor.

I'm only kidding. Haha... the former cowshed has now been converted to the Wallace Education Centre, an interpretative centre with exhibits detailing the various changing landscapes of Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

There are actually two trails: One follows an old road leading to the Singapore Quarry which takes about 30min from Carpark A for one way. The other meanders through secondary jungle to the Wallace Education Centre and takes about 10min from Carpark B for one way. (See end of post for map directions)

For this time, we only tried out the Wallace Education Centre route and yes, the trail is relatively much easier and flatter for us kids to walk. There are lesser peaks and slopes compared to say, the Bt Timah Nature Reserve and so, we are able to take in the sights & sounds of the butterflies, birds and many many plants in a more senang manner. Hee.

See how I didn't break a sweat? Hahaha...

Think di-di found the trail too easy too. :P

Since there were no real cows there, di-di & I had to make do with the fake one that was lying lazily on the grass outside the centre.

And yes, we did start to goof on the poor cow's back.

Then Mummy wanted to join in the fun as well. Hee hee...

Then I spotted a baby calf some distance way from the Mummy cow, and of course, we were attracted by it too. Oh, and throw in a few silly poses and funny facial expressions as well.

We did cheer up the baby calf, didn't we? I think.

Being the cheekiemonkie that I am, I even tried to be a helpful boy by picking the nose of the calf. :P

Which di-di duly followed. Kekekeke...

I even wanted to look for the udders to get some milk. But don't have leh...

With the calf being traumatised enough, it was back to the outdoors once again for more fresh air!

There are also 2 mountain biking trails within the park - ranging from beginner to intermediate levels. Wah, think next time when di-di & I learn how to ride the bike, we can have a go at it.

There is also an abandoned home and old-fashioned English garden located slightly after the Education centre. The small garden is planted with ixora, lantanas and hibiscus, which made di-di all very happy.

Erm, actually it was because he had lots of open space to run about and small pebbles to throw around too lah. Heh.

Mummy loved the park lots too... especially the tall lallangs everywhere. Made her feel that she was in another country she said. :)

We were soon getting all famished and thirsty, so it was back to civilisation for a hearty breakfast - at Macs no less! Hahaha... So much for working off the fats for Daddy & Mummy. Wahaha...

We didn't get to attempt to go to the Quarry this time around... maybe the next time which may be really soon!


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Dairy Farm Nature Park
100 Dairy Farm Road

Map courtesy of The Straits Times

The Dairy Farm Nature Park has two sections. One trail leads to the Wallace Education Centre and the other goes to the Singapore Quarry.

Trail to Wallace Education Centre

Distance: 200m to the centre from Carpark B
Time taken: 10 minutes one way.

Trail to Singapore Quarry

Distance: 1km from Carpark A
Time taken: 30 minutes one way.