Singapore Zoo

It was raining but we still went to our Singapore Zoo Tour.

We had a quick tour around the place…

The boys were amazed when they saw the animals.

I wish to go back next time and I hope it’s not on rainy season so we can explore the place.

Universal Studios Part 2

The fun continues…

It was quite humid that day and kids were starting to get mad, so when they started crying, I bring them to colder place like a souvenir shops or we let them have rides. It cools them down…

But around 5pm they were so tired already and they want to go back to the hotel.

Right in time when Pinocchio show up then Gareth had a picture. Shrek didn’t show up that time so having Pinocchio is already enough for Gareth.

It is always fun travelling with Kids but they are so demanding, but we made it. We already know how to handle them unlike before when Xavier was 2 years old, we had a hard time controlling him in public places. This time our travel was calmer and I think we have to do it often.

Gareth loves to travel and I am so lucky that he can adapt to changes because some special kids can’t handle the airplane noise and the constant movement of people around them.

Maybe because when Gareth was still young, we already exposed him to travel.

Universal Studios Part 1

The reason we are here in Singapore is for Gareth’s birthday request.

He always like to visit Universal Studios because this is Shrek’s home. He loves Shrek, he watched all the movies of Shrek and even memorized the songs.

So when we were on our way to Universal Studios and he saw the castle from outside, he shouted Shrek!

So I know that this is going to be fun.. because he knows what he really wants.

As a mom, I’m happy when he requested this trip because Gareth seldom asks something. So whatever makes Gareth happy, I will definitely give it to him.

We went to different rides and I took my vertigo meds first because I want to have fun too. I want to create more happy memories with the kids so I went with them in any activities they want.

Visiting Ikea

We are now ready for our first day in Singapore.

Elevator picture

Our first stop is Ikea

Everytime we are in Singapore, we always go to Ikea. My favorite place to get some bedsheets and blankets. I love the cotton bedsheets and it was really affordable.

I make sure to do it on our first day because I often visit Ikea on our last day where I have low energy already.

So we had our lunch first!

Gareth was disappointed because there were no rice.

I never shop a lot because I don’t want to pay extra for the baggage. So I limit myself to small items.

I was quite satisfied with my purchases.

Finally in Singapore

We arrived in Singapore around 6pm and we already hungry.

Xavier was so active because he got energy when he slept in the plane.

Gareth is also hungry and here we are waiting for our taxi.

We stayed in Robertson Quay Hotel and it was a small room but not as small as our Tokyo room.

The view outside..

Since we are already hungry, we order food through Grab Food, and it was really convenient because it was delivered directly to our room.

We got a chance to eat rice on our first night! Everyone was so happy…  then we slept after dinner. We were so tired!

Bag of Beans

We had our quick dinner at Bag of Beans in Tagaytay.

They made a lot of improvements since I’ve visited this place.

The place has now more lights and no mosquito anymore.

They had this instagramable places 🙂

They had this bakery now that we can pick some bread before going home.

 Our order:

We were there in less than 2 hours and I will definitely comeback with the kids.

Tayug Eco Park in Pangasinan

After visiting the Our Lady of Manaoag, we went to Tayug Eco Park.

I searched online the nearby tourist spot and we found the Tayug Eco Park near to the church.

So we went ahead.. but sad to say the SunFlower was not fully bloomed that time but still we enjoy our quick tour. I enjoy the bahay kubo, I explained to the kids that our house before was like a bahay kubo. He’s so curious, so I told him the story.

My lola’s house is something like this little house. I grew up in this kind of house and I had a wonderful childhood memories.

Our Lady of Manaoag

October 5, 2019

We went to Pangasinan to visit Our Lady of Manaoag.

I think it was my 3rd time and still it amazes me.

I really love the place. Sobrang solemn…

It was my kids first time and Xavier has a lot of questions. I wanted to expose him to Catholic faith.

I pray for everyone’s safety and keeping me and my whole family healthy always.

I hope that God and Mama Mary will always protect and guide us in everything we do.