"A bubbled thought. An impromptu invitation. An unexplainable response for very SPECIAL reasons. ---Tomorrow is not today."
Bintan, Indonesia, an island just an hour's ferry ride from Singapore is where locals and expatriates alike go and escape from the city. Resorts like Banyan, Angsana and ClubMed are just a few of the places you can enjoy relaxing in. This is my (our) second trip here. For the children, the first.
18th January, Friday:---Though the boat ride was just an hour, it turned out to be an unpleasant experience for Keanu. The winds and strong currents rocked our boat more than expected and seasickness finally took its toll. A couple of more minutes, I and the little one were locked-up in the washroom---for almost the whole span of the trip. I couldn't see what's going on and I couldn't care less then, but judging from the sounds they're making and the pounding on the door of our WC he he---IT was bad.
I pitied Keanu. He was pale and crying for dear Mom to help him. How frustrating it is to not be able to stop that lousy feeling. The best I could do was hold him and tell him everything's going to be fine.
Alyanna was with A, both wondering if we had plans of reserving the lavatory next time. A told me that 30 per cent of the passengers were using bags which the crew distributed in the middle of the journey. As for Alyanna?---Mentos did a good job.
In Bintan, the Philippine passport is an advantage. No visa required or USD10 tax to pay. But the 3 Germans with me would have to queue for it. No can do. My children were much too tired and another 45 minutes won't do all of us well. So I asked an officer for "assistance" which umm, was USD20 more expensive. But nonetheless...better than having grumpy and tired kids.
Dinner was at the Pantai Grill restaurant by the beach where the evening's menu was authentic Indonesian cuisine. We opted for the buffet and the children had a feast---relaxing ambiance! The day came to its end and it was time to retire.
Bintan, Indonesia, an island just an hour's ferry ride from Singapore is where locals and expatriates alike go and escape from the city. Resorts like Banyan, Angsana and ClubMed are just a few of the places you can enjoy relaxing in. This is my (our) second trip here. For the children, the first.
18th January, Friday:---Though the boat ride was just an hour, it turned out to be an unpleasant experience for Keanu. The winds and strong currents rocked our boat more than expected and seasickness finally took its toll. A couple of more minutes, I and the little one were locked-up in the washroom---for almost the whole span of the trip. I couldn't see what's going on and I couldn't care less then, but judging from the sounds they're making and the pounding on the door of our WC he he---IT was bad.
I pitied Keanu. He was pale and crying for dear Mom to help him. How frustrating it is to not be able to stop that lousy feeling. The best I could do was hold him and tell him everything's going to be fine.
Alyanna was with A, both wondering if we had plans of reserving the lavatory next time. A told me that 30 per cent of the passengers were using bags which the crew distributed in the middle of the journey. As for Alyanna?---Mentos did a good job.
In Bintan, the Philippine passport is an advantage. No visa required or USD10 tax to pay. But the 3 Germans with me would have to queue for it. No can do. My children were much too tired and another 45 minutes won't do all of us well. So I asked an officer for "assistance" which umm, was USD20 more expensive. But nonetheless...better than having grumpy and tired kids.
Dinner was at the Pantai Grill restaurant by the beach where the evening's menu was authentic Indonesian cuisine. We opted for the buffet and the children had a feast---relaxing ambiance! The day came to its end and it was time to retire.
to be continued...
7 comments:
oh, i pity Nanu =( You should have given him Bonamin for kids, teka meron ba dyan?
Excited nako sa continuation, dali!
Wow panay ang travel ni sexy mommy, lapit lang pala Indonesia dyan. I'll be in jakarta and Bandung from Feb. 20-Feb. 28.
Tama si Girlie dapat may bonnamine for kids ka.
i haven't checked if bonamine for kids is available but oo, i will keep such medications in mind next time.
ate marie, the malaysia trip wasn't that pricey naman kasi then this indonesia one was a spur of the moment plan before the chinese new year rates kick in.
oh...i feel so bad for keanu. i could imagine kung gaano siya kahilo that time. si jeff, he hates getting on boats too...kasi nga dahil doon.
ganon ha? nagkwento pero bitin?? tama ba naman yan?? Gandang ganda ako dito sa peechur mo...
naku, buti na lang pala hindi nyo ako kasama, kung hindi, sabay kami ni Nanu na nagkandasuka....baka lalo na kaming nakagambala sa peace and order sa loob ng boat yay!
des, if he could only curse, he would have :)
kumare, kasi busy. with what?--daily "everythings" hehe---nga pala, malayo pa ang pasko pero lista ko na regalo mo. ok ok, sige't sho-shortcutin ko na lang.
judging from the pic, you lost sooo much weight! pretty-ng pretty ka pa rin. :)
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