Side trip 2013: Snow

So... did you manage to guess our destination? How about with the added info above?

Well... to cut the story short, we went to Singapore. You might recall this post from two years back when Mama casually mentioned our trip to meet Eyang Kakung and Eyang Putri that week. Eyang Kakung made the trip annually to attend a work-related conference. You might also observed a change in the quality of images from that point onward, because that was when Mama got the Big Camera from Eyang.

We did go again last year, but since somehow the pics were just dumped aside instead of being processes (it was a transition period to a new computer), the story simply did not make it here.

This year, on the other hand......

This year is slightly different, because Daddy decided that he would join us as well. It totally changes the dynamics as instead of going with the slow flow, enjoying a few things locally in Singapore itself, suddenly there were a long list of things to do. Such as snow, yes.

Via Wikipedia

So, you already know that Kecil is a fan of Tinkerbell. Some time back, Mama got hold of the latest in the series, pictured above. Let's just say the movie included lots of things to do in snowy winter. So... of course Kecil's interest was piqued.

Daddy was of no help. When approached with Kecil's request to see snow, Daddy was the one who came up with the reminder that there's a place in Singapore called "Snow City".

And that was the story of how we ended up with 'Snow' on our list.

But of course, that was not the end of the story.

Kecil is one talkative kid. So... of course she has to tell the world about her plans to see snow. 

Just picture that.

No, actually, THIS MAMA will give you a picture to that:

Ahem. I hope I am not the only one who feels that the statement is a wee bit .... strange. No?

But ow well... see some snow we did.

There was no personal cameras allowed in the snow chamber, so we had to rely on the services of the official photographers. The prints cost you an arm and a leg, which was why we only ended up with four (FOUR!) pics in the snow.

Well... at least you can so tell that all of us had great fun, right?

Especially Kecil, indeed. Despite some initial hesitation (I blame the ugly, fake polar bear standing next to the entrance for that!), she soon warmed up, especially after we went for the big slide (pictured with Daddy above).

I believe we used up our whole hour inside the chamber. Good thing we did not take the longer package too, because by then, all of us had started to shiver. We all wore jackets, of course, but our pants were not water proof. Plus, some snow did manage to get into the boots.

It was with great relief we went back into the sun outside. I guess although we had great fun, it was good that our (ahem... Mama & Kecil's) first experience of snow was on the sunny island of Singapore where we can quickly escape into the sun. Hopefully at least now we are better prepared for the 'real thing'.

So... stay tuned for the rest of Kecil's adventures in her little 'sidetrip'. Next, we'll go to the zoo! Cheers!