Marina Bay Sands is beautiful from every angle. My favorite place to view it is to walk along the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade (on the way to the Merlion).
insideFrom Gardens by BayFrom Ferris Wheel
I lived in Marina Bay Sands when I visited Singapore in 2014, back from India and on my way to China. At that time, I had no idea that Marina Bay Sands is such a fancy hotel. My collaborator then just said “it is a good hotel, you can book it”, so I did. Wow, it turns out a super cool experience.
I lived on the high rise (16th or 19th? can’t remember) with a lot of space and big windows (considering this is Singapore and the space in downtown is very precious). The room faces the Merlion side so the view was of course memorable. I still remember that their customer service was instantaneous. The front desk picked up my call without even a ring. I was shocked and tried again, and indeed, it happened again. Another thing I remember clearly is their infinite pool. The guests of the hotel can go there any time, and the non-guests can also buy tickets to go to the rooftop. I was up there at night. It has beautiful views and New York vibe. People was there drinking and chatting. In 2014, that’s probably the first roof top infinite pool in the world. Unfortunately, some of my pictures on that trip are lost. I hate I can’t show you what it looks like 🙂
Fall is a beautiful season —- high blue skies, colorful leaves, fruits heavenly hanged from the trees, families happily push around the pumpkins. Since my son was born, I took him to Central Grove Orchard every year, sometimes just us and sometimes with friends. I never felt it’s a baby sitting or a kid thing, and most of the time I am happily playing too. We love this orchard, because every detail here says the cheerfulness of the workers. Every one here smiles, and they build or create new fun things every year. It’s easily spending a day here. We see many families, couples, friends, and also big family reunions (one tip is to remember buy your tickets online, it can save you a couple of dollars per person).
Apple picking! The best time for apple picking is the beginning of October. The freshly picked apples are so tasty. We typically buy a bag of 1/2 and cost $11.95. Then you can pick whatever you want from the trees. My son waves an apple-pick stick like his secret weapon 🙂
Pumpkin picking! My son likes to pick pumpkins from the vines. It is the festivity of picking a pumpkin that worth us additional money and efforts, comparing to just buying one from the supermarket. It’s a good time to show off my muscles too, as you know, they are heavy 🙂 . Ah, ouch, the little thorns on the vine were poking me. I immediately used my hat to wrap around its stem.
Baby goats! This baby goat is only 2 weeks old. Like this lady, I was also holding her, so was my son. Our smiles are so big in the pictures. My son said that’s his favorite part of the day.
We were bottle feeding the baby goats (it cots $3 dollars).
More animals! The rooster was saying cock-a-doodle-doo at 5pm 😀 —- Everyone is hungry here.
Our favorite zip lines! I managed to record a ride! The wait is short and only 2-3 people ahead of us.
Big big slides! I remembered that at the first time we went, my son only can ride in my arms, and now he can enjoy doing everything by himself. Time flies!
Jumping pillows! Jump until you are out of breath 🙂
Favorite basketballs!
Making giant bubbles! Some kids were chasing bubbles. Me and other kids were making bubbles. The bubbles are enormous!
Hay Rides! I remember that one time, I took Julie to the hay ride. Her eyes were brighter and she got so excited (she is from New York, and only ride dirty trains most of the time :))
Train rides! You got to see more animals that are chilling under the sun, like alpacas and donkeys
Tractor rides! I barely fit into these tractors but still can ride it to chase my son 🙂
Many many games and animal shows! Just name a few: apple sling shot, sand pit, mazes, tractor pulls, duck races, face painting, balloon making …. They are all free. Those ladies are the volunteers and they make balloons for kids whole day!
walk into the Children’s book
Kids and animals are so healing. I was talking to this little one “how old are you?” “I don’t know” “What’s your name?” “Spiderman” Kids are just angels 🙂
Every year, I come here, and I see beauty, humor, warm smiles, blue skies, sun and hopes! Our human life is supposed to be like this.
Foodstand where you can get the sauce by milking the cows 🙂
