I realised one night while I was telling the girls stories of when they were babies, I could remember more quirky anecdotes about Humaira than I do Sumaiya. It must be because I have Humaira's stories written here and could refer and remember them. And although Sumaiya has done no less cuter things, I just couldn't recall the things she did/said.
So here I am I'm trying to make more effort to remember these things.
Kids Say the Darndest Tings #1
Sumaiya: Ibu, Humaira and Bibik closed the doors and they won't let me in. They both broke my heart.
Yes, she is my little drama queen -.-
December 10, 2013
August 31, 2010
Krabi With Kids: Advice From the Unprofessionals - Part 2
There are a lot of things that you can do in Krabi and yes, even with children. Sure, we couldn't take the RV rides or the white-water rafting but we had lots of fun with the girls just the same. Here's some snapshots..
One-day island trip
Visit the night market at Krabi town and sample delicious food such as sticky mango rice.
Walk along the shops at Ao Nang
Elephant rides
Emerald pool
Releasing the floating lantern into the sky
One-day island trip
Visit the night market at Krabi town and sample delicious food such as sticky mango rice.
Walk along the shops at Ao Nang
Elephant rides
Emerald pool
Releasing the floating lantern into the sky
August 05, 2010
Krabi With Kids: Advice From the Unprofessionals - Part 1
I've been meaning to write this entry for the longest time. Well, the trip did happen in March this year so yeah, I'm like way overdue. But I do hope some of the information here will help parents who are planning to bring children to Krabi. So much to say, where do I start?
The best time to visit Krabi is during the cool NE monsoon season. Monsoon? I hear you say. Yup, from November to March, when the weather is running havoc in S'pore and other parts of SE Asia, I recommend that you escape to Krabi. In these months, the weather is cool and sunny, tide is high and beautiful weather all around. Have I just given you a reason to go?
We were on a tight budget and while we do want a roof over our heads, our family (my dad & mum, my sister & 2 brothers, my husband & my 2 girls aged 3 and 1 - yup the whole shbang gang) is not very picky when it comes to accomodations. We stayed at Wanna's Place Andaman Sunset Resort, you can check out the pictures here: http://www.wannasplace.com/index_e.php.
There's a romantic story behind this place.
It's run by a Swedish guy who fell in love with a local girl named Wanna. He subsequently married her and named this resort after her. Awww..isn't that sweet? The family with two boys can be spotted at breakfast sometimes and the place is run by their lovely staff. We stayed in 3 separate bungalows (one-floor) and really liked greeneries surrounding each. Mine had a small playground next to it.
The only thing that is a concern about accomodations in Thailand for me, was the mosquitoes. I've used mosquito patches on my girls in Phuket before and sad to say, they didn't work. The doctor in S'pore later on told me that the thingies are attracted to warm bodies aka children as both my husband and I wasn't bitten. This time around, I came armed with mosquito coils, which I left burning in the room the whole day we were out and guess what - not a single mosquito bite! Because I was so impressed though, the last day we didn't burn any mosquito coils and bam - the girls were bitten. My girls must be pretty hot stuff.
Anyway, Wanna's place is right smack in the middle of Ao Nang beach and along souvenier shops, Thai massage parlours and food places. Just opposite it is the beach where the long-tailed boats and speed boats are tied, ready to bring us on island packages. So, it was very convenient all around because everything you need is a short distance away, and some, at your doorstep.
Talking about food, halal food is easily available around Ao Nang beach. On weekend evenings when the roadside stalls are open, we sampled huge roasted corn, roasted chicken (a must try) and other delicacies available. Muslim stalls are easily identified by the hijab-wearing stall ladies (although even then, I still asked them for the halal status of their food - I'm anal like that).
The first night, we indulged ourselves and dined at a restaurant in Somkiet Buri Resort, which entrance is opposite of McDees. Staged in a very nice garden ambience, the restaurant offers halal Thai food, pizza for the boys and macaroni soup for my girls. We kept shaking our heads at every mouthful to indicate how good the food was! Be warned though that at night, there are flies buzzing above your heads. Our theory is that they are attracted to the colour black (of our hair) and to counter that, we placed the maroon napkins on our heads, which sort of worked.
Total damage caused though: 2000 THB.
On other days, we fed on simple fares and more low-key places but favourites were still seafood tom yam (theirs is clear and aromatic not spicy red like ours), other Thai dishes to accompany white rice and for some of us, western fare. Damage caused in these places: abt 600 THB (and that, my friends is just S$25 for a family of 9!)
Next up...things to do in Thailand (with children in tow, yikes!)
The best time to visit Krabi is during the cool NE monsoon season. Monsoon? I hear you say. Yup, from November to March, when the weather is running havoc in S'pore and other parts of SE Asia, I recommend that you escape to Krabi. In these months, the weather is cool and sunny, tide is high and beautiful weather all around. Have I just given you a reason to go?
We were on a tight budget and while we do want a roof over our heads, our family (my dad & mum, my sister & 2 brothers, my husband & my 2 girls aged 3 and 1 - yup the whole shbang gang) is not very picky when it comes to accomodations. We stayed at Wanna's Place Andaman Sunset Resort, you can check out the pictures here: http://www.wannasplace.com/index_e.php.
There's a romantic story behind this place.
It's run by a Swedish guy who fell in love with a local girl named Wanna. He subsequently married her and named this resort after her. Awww..isn't that sweet? The family with two boys can be spotted at breakfast sometimes and the place is run by their lovely staff. We stayed in 3 separate bungalows (one-floor) and really liked greeneries surrounding each. Mine had a small playground next to it.
The only thing that is a concern about accomodations in Thailand for me, was the mosquitoes. I've used mosquito patches on my girls in Phuket before and sad to say, they didn't work. The doctor in S'pore later on told me that the thingies are attracted to warm bodies aka children as both my husband and I wasn't bitten. This time around, I came armed with mosquito coils, which I left burning in the room the whole day we were out and guess what - not a single mosquito bite! Because I was so impressed though, the last day we didn't burn any mosquito coils and bam - the girls were bitten. My girls must be pretty hot stuff.
Anyway, Wanna's place is right smack in the middle of Ao Nang beach and along souvenier shops, Thai massage parlours and food places. Just opposite it is the beach where the long-tailed boats and speed boats are tied, ready to bring us on island packages. So, it was very convenient all around because everything you need is a short distance away, and some, at your doorstep.
Talking about food, halal food is easily available around Ao Nang beach. On weekend evenings when the roadside stalls are open, we sampled huge roasted corn, roasted chicken (a must try) and other delicacies available. Muslim stalls are easily identified by the hijab-wearing stall ladies (although even then, I still asked them for the halal status of their food - I'm anal like that).
The first night, we indulged ourselves and dined at a restaurant in Somkiet Buri Resort, which entrance is opposite of McDees. Staged in a very nice garden ambience, the restaurant offers halal Thai food, pizza for the boys and macaroni soup for my girls. We kept shaking our heads at every mouthful to indicate how good the food was! Be warned though that at night, there are flies buzzing above your heads. Our theory is that they are attracted to the colour black (of our hair) and to counter that, we placed the maroon napkins on our heads, which sort of worked.
Total damage caused though: 2000 THB.
On other days, we fed on simple fares and more low-key places but favourites were still seafood tom yam (theirs is clear and aromatic not spicy red like ours), other Thai dishes to accompany white rice and for some of us, western fare. Damage caused in these places: abt 600 THB (and that, my friends is just S$25 for a family of 9!)
Next up...things to do in Thailand (with children in tow, yikes!)
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