Desaru - 7-8 Nov 2015

A short getaway with my cousins. And this is the first trip for xxb. A bonding 2d1n trip to Malaysia Desaru. 

We had bf at JB nearby custom, bought some groceries then head straight to the Lotus Desaru resort. Unpack and discuss on activities and the splitting of rooms. We stayed in a 4bedroom resort. We are given the priority to slp in the bigger room with toilet and bathtub. Dont have to share with anyone. Cos we have xxb. Hee. 

After much discussion we went to the beach for water sports. Me n hubby didnt play any cos i dont wanna get wet and xxb is with xiaogu in the resort. I would rather go back n acc him. We didnt do much just relaxing and walking ard the resort. Went for lunch then the kids spent time at the waterpark. Nth fantastic at the waterpark. Small and many ppl. The water looks dirty too. Adults went back to the resort to rest n relax. The bbq dinner is cheap but food not good. 

After dinner, we roam around the arcade play some games and table tennis while waiting for the time to be up for ktv. we went to ktv for 3hrs. Everyone is and exhausted after a day. No more energy after 1.5hrs of singing. We have to take turns to carry xxb and make him slp. That makes the end of the first day. 

Early next morning we went for paintball. Tat is my first paintball experience. Before we even start playing we are fighting war with the mosquitoes. Alot alot of them. Unbearable itchiness. Spoil my mood of playing. We lost. But it was fun and very very painful. We got bruises all over. Tired painful dirty and hungry. But we have no time for buffet bf already. After bathed and packing, we left for Aeon at noon. Shopping time. But as usual we didnt get to buy anything. First thing is to source for food. Walk ard the shopping mall and bought 5 boxes of magnum ice cream back to singapore. The price of 1 box is equivalent to 1 stick in singapore. 

Last but not least, the seafood dinner. I was pissed at the dinner i cant rem why already. Alot of pests ard and spoil my mood of eating again. While breastfeeding xxb, some pest drop in which gave me a shock and feel disgusted. Tat marks the end of our short getaway. 

Special thanks to cousins who helped carry xxb and xiaogu who helped to feed n look after xxb when we were out. 

Important Events

This post is specially to mark down important events:

2012 - We started dating.Traveled 4 times.
2013 - We got married at Bliss House (ROM). Traveled 3 times.
2014 - We completed our love nest's renovation. Didn't travel at all. Busy with wedding preparations.
2015 - We had our customary wedding at OCC. Went on our Honeymoon. Expecting our first XXB.

Australia - Brisbane (28Jan - 4Feb 2015)

This is our honeymoon trip. Due to my pregnancy, we have changed from Korea to Australia, which has a better or rather similar weather as Singapore.

Our first self-drive trip to Australia, Brisbane.


Day 1: Singapore to Brisbane airport

We took the night flight and arrive AU in the morning of Day 2.


Day 2: Tangaloma dolphin resort

This is the first time we touched a dolphin (Tinkerbell). Very excited, their skin is so smooth and shiny, unlike what we have in Singapore.

Day 3: Tangaloma dolphin resort

We have several first experience in this honeymoon trip. First was the dolphin feeding, on the second day on the same island, we went up a helicopter for a short 6 mins. it was a really small helicopter but a great experience. It has always been one of my goals to get up a heli. And we did. 

Later that day, we went for Marine cruising to kill time. I am not quite interested but because we don't have much to do and beibei seems interested so we spent to take on a boat ride out in the sea within the island. Saw the shipwreck and fed the fishes. unfortunately, we didn't get to see the turtles and stingrays which some other tourist did. 

Day 4: Gold Coast - Surfers Paradise

First time see doc while travelling, develop rashes on day 3 of trip. Today, we collected the rented car and go straight to Dream world. We didn't try any rides because i am pregnant, we mainly roam around the place and take pictures. Just as the dark clouds coming to our directions, we quickly make our way to the car, while setting up the GPS, downpour begins with ice droplets. i got so scared that the ice will smash our wind screen. This is again our first experience - exciting and terrifying. Most importantly, we are back at the hotel safely. Intend to do some shopping but there isn't much to buy.

Day 5: Bestbrook mountain resort

We drove approximately 2 hours to arrive at the mountain resort with nice greenery along the way, horses, cows and grass together with the blue sky. A warm welcome from the owner, the resort is considered a family business. Nice food and peaceful surroundings. We came close with the farm animals. We fed and carry them, milk the cows and collect warm eggs from the chickens. the next morning, we went on the wagon ride and tried stock whip and boomerang. Had lots of fun but those are not easy. Not easy to master. after learning for nearly an hour, i still didn't master it. 

Day 6: Noosa resort

We drove for over 3 hours to arrive at Noosa resort. along the way, we stopped by the service centre for Krispy Kreme donuts and coffee. The resort has a big living hall, dining hall, laundry area, patio facing the river/stream, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroom. Huge house with own garage as well. beibei was so excited with the garage and nice view at the patio. There isn't much to do, we went to the shopping mall to grab some groceries, it was not crowded and the worst thing is that all the shops close at 5+ before the night fall, we got to head back to the resort already. have an early night.

Day 7: Noosa resort

We drove far to grab some nuts and also went DFO to shop. Not as many shop as i expected. We didn't stayed long then head back to Noosa for our gigantic Seafood Platter dinner on the floating boat. The only regrets we have is that we went to 3-4 strawberry farms and none was open. our guess is that Jan/Feb is not the strawberry seasons. With that, marks the last night at Brisbane.

Day 8: Brisbane airport to Singapore

Surprised by SQ. Until now, I don't know how did they know is our honeymoon trip.

Throughout this trip, there are many things that I can't do/try which result in beibei didn't too. He mentioned "this is our honeymoon trip, we should be doing things together and not he do i see/video." We will try it another time. Forever together with love.

End of our honeymoon. Glad to have a relaxing and safe trip. A trip with just the two of us.