Friday, July 3, 2009

Lake Te Anau


Te Anau is a town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is on the eastern shore of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland. Lake Te Anau is the largest lake in the South Island and second only within New Zealand to Lake Taupo. The 2001 census recorded the town's population as 1,857. The town has a wide range of accommodation, with over 3,000 beds available in summer. (Wikipedia)

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Redang Island

Redang Island, 10th to 13th June 2009 (by Old Lady)

We went to Redang Island by Berjaya Air (4 turbo propeller engines plane J) from Seletar Airport. It was a comfortable 1hrs 20mins flight (other than the aircraft being obviously smaller in size, it was a very comfortable smooth trip). We would not hesitate to take the smallish plane again for our next Redang trip.



The view from our Ocean-front-room at Berjaya Redang . It was a great feeling to wake up to each morning….peaceful indeed. The sea is clear and blue with gentle baby waves, the sands are white and fine. The weather was perfect during our trip, it wasn’t scorching hot nor did it rain.


Am glad the girls enjoyed their first snorkeling experience – we snorkeled two mornings in a row. It was an instant hit for Nell. She loves animal so much and being able to be so closed to those fishes was a marvelous experience which she enjoyed immensely. Little Liz unfortunately had some co-ordination issue with the snorkeling gears (the ability to handle the mask, the air-hose and the breathing is deem challenging for her age). We decided to let her snorkel with only her goggles the next morning, which helps a heap. She enjoyed the next day snorkeling so so much more. Tips; bring some bread along – the fishes will swim so close to you that you can touch them effortlessly. And if you are lucky enough, they would even at times bumped into your snorkeling mask. But if you are the fortunate one like Old Man - one bit him on the belly button (its those MANLY HAIR ….hahhahahaaahha)








(This Table Coral is larger than King Size bed)




The girls were pestering for the banana boat ride since we arrived – so on the last evening, we went for it. Special request though as the activity is meant more for the young adults (since it’s goal is to dump all riders into the deep blue sea – yikes..painful too). Plus …old man can’t swim…I repeat, yes, OLD MAN CANNOT SWIM. So, the family friendly banana boat ride for us is just hmmm …MYR180 for a 15mins ride around the island on a plastic pencil like tube (quote unquote by Old Man)


Other “free” activities in Redang..which are equally a blast for the kids








Food at Berjaya Redang is so-so in my opinion but great enough for the girls. They like the idea of having varieties of ice cream with sprinklers to go along for dessert. I must say the Malay food at the buffet spread is actually very yummy (fish curry is one of the good one for me…Really YUM). Old man enjoyed the malay desserts. Summary – Go for the Malay Peranakan dishes from the Buffet spread, they are guaranteed Delicious. Well, its not surprising as this is Malaysia…..so nevertheless their specialty dishes would top the scale.

This is definitely a very enjoyable hassle free short trip. Suitable for everybody including those who is swimming- handicap aka Old Man. (He never would want to admit it but this trip proved 100% that he indeed cannot swim and I enjoyed highlighting it..hahahahaahaha)

…indeed a happy holiday


Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Redang Island

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New Found Friends - The Nolans & The Lohs

New found friends during our trip, Joan, Kevin, Alice, Jenny, Georgia, Emily, Rebecca, Matilda, John, Janex, James & Jestine!

Great & friendly folks!












Saturday, February 28, 2009

Tangalooma Wild Dolphins - by Nell & Liz

26th – 29th Dec 2008

On the 5th day, we left Gold Coast to Moreton Island. We took a boat from Brisbane Wharf to Moreton Island. I went up the boat’s upper deck and the wind was very strong but I like the feeling of wind blowing onto my face.





Our motel in Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island was dirty but luckily there was a nice balcony overlooking the sea and the toilet was royal. When it was time for bed, we brushed our teeth and snugged into bed. Next morning, we went to Tanga kids club, it was fun. We get to make our own jewellery and get our face painted. The lady painted a very beautiful butterfly on my face! We took photos with our painted face.




In the evening, we queue up to …feed the dolphins. Our turn came, we washed our hands and picked a fish. The dolphins were all ready, we put our hand in the water and the dolphins took the fish from us.




I ate yummy food at Tangalooma Resort.

I saw dolphins.

I swam at the swimming pool and I did a somersault in the water.




We were sad to leave Moreton Island. On the last day, we drove to Brisbane Airport and we shouted “Good Bye Brisbane! And flew off.