28 July Universal Studios Singapore

Talk about punishing ourselves. Up earlish today for the MRT/Monorail trek to Santosa Island once again. Shrek 4D is all Jaxon has been talking about since we mentioned it two months ago

so Universal Studios was a must visit location.
Started the day with the standard tourist photo out the front.

This is what it's all about I guess. Universal Studios is a feast for the eyes as soon as you walk in the front gate.

First off we were off to Madagascar and a some of the theme rides there. Jaxon and Indi were very keen to for the bumping and rolling of the rides.

Madagascar ride number two.

Indi loved all the rides as much as any of us.

After the ride Jaxon had to have a photo on this fella. It too long before the staff were chasing us off.

Next was the 'Waterworld' show. An awesome performance with actors, pyrotechnics, jetskis, boats, stuntmen, etc.

Probably the biggest line of the day and it was only for 20 minutes. A weekday that isn't during the school holidays is definately the go for theme parks. Shrek 4D coming up.

3D glasses on. Come on Dad, we're ready already.

Shrek and the Far Far Away castle.

We all went on this rollercoaster, everyone love it except mummy.

Shrek, Princess Fiona and the tourists. Jaxon was the happiest he has been for a while.

Next door was Jurassic Park. This place was pretty cool.

Definately not one of the rides you would do if you didn't have kids, but they enjoyed it.

When you promise your kids icecream after a ride you have to deliver; even if it costs $5.20 per scoop. I wish I had shares in this joint.

We all went of this ride aswell. A ride that travelled all over Jurassic Park.

Next it was off to do some exploring with the 'Mummy'. Jaxon was allowed to drive the family car for the first time - notice the rail keeping us on track.

Daddy went on this indoor rollercoaster by himself. Straight to the ride and straight on, once again the joys of no school holidays.

How the time change. Street performers keeping us entertained.

As we were walking out we were lucky enought to come across Po from Kung Fu Panda; another of Jaxon's favourites.

Home about 9pm very tired, but well worth the day out and about.

27 July Singapore Zoo

We had an 'attractions free' day yesterday and spent the day shopping. As a result I've decided that its probably cheaper visiting various places. Today was the breakfast with the orangutans at the zoo. So after an early rise to make it in time via the public transport system we had breaky with a few monkeys and a snake.

The kids will never remember it, but I'm sure they enjoyed it today.

Nana and Granddad with another 'holiday' pic.

Give me your 'best monkey face' now has a whole new meaning.

This cute little fella was never too far away from Mum.

Happy snap of the day.

The better halves of the family.

Jaxon was picked out of the crowd to be part of the show at the kids animal show. Here he is throwing a frisbee for the dog to catch; lucky the dog was used to random, 'it can go anywhere' throws.

Jaxon, his new buddy and the frisbee the zoo gave him for his efforts.

Next stop was the kids water playground. An awesome set up and a welcome break for parents.

So many ways to drown Dad.

Notice I've got this all worked out.

Jane needed a little help with this one.

Tarzan had it all under control though.

The highlight of the day I think; feeding the dugongs.

Simply awesome, something that I never imagined I would ever do.

In training for the elephant rides in Thailand.

Elephant exercises. Hang the bucket of fruit up in the tree and get the elephants to smash it with their trunks to get the fruit out.

White tigers at feeding time. Awesome to watch such a big cat swim.

Yet another big ticket item completed. Universal Studios tomorrow. More walking but looking forward to it all the same.

25 July Sentosa Island Singapore

Monday 25 July saw us all heading over to Sentosa Island for the day. It was another MRT trek into town, then after a snappy coffee at Starbucks it was on the monorail over to the island.

We started our island adventure with a trip through the nature walk. Just what we needed after living on a island like Pohnpei, but we did it anyway.

Wasn't Jurong Bird Park done the other day. They love these macaws here.

This now jumps to pretty much the last event of the day. Before now we had seen butterflys, parrots, a history of Singapore museum, gone on a 3D shoot-em-up ride, a 3D log ride and a 4D pirate ship adventure. We then took the luge down to the bottom of the hill for a swim at the beach. An action packed day so far and it wasn't over just yet. We then went into an 'Interaction with Animals' show. This monkey showed us his skills in knocking down coconuts, maybe we should employ him in our compound in Pohnpei.

The monkeys way of showing his appreciation to the audience.

Next up was a couple of eagles. Not the worlds best action shot (crappy autofocus) but you get the idea. They flew pretty close to the crowd.

Jaxon and Indi got pulled out of the crowd to help feed the macaws.

Indi wasn't quite as confident as Jaxon but gave it a go.

This lady was lucky enough to get to hold this python. Apparently they get to seven metres and 120kgs.

They definately can't get enough of these birds can they. Great colours on this one.

Nic wasn't that confident about touching the snake at the end of the show, but did it and lived to tell the tale.

Me not scared Daddy, see me not scared.

After the animal show it was back up the hill on the skyrail.

Nothing like no seatbelts at 50 feet in the air to make you hyper alert.

Nana and Granddad with a cleansing ale before continuing the day.

Yet another 21st photo for Jaxon. Who in their right mind drinks a strawberry milkshake in a pub!!!!!!!!!!

Next event was the Tiger Tower. It is pretty much as high as you can get in Singapor and revolves 360 degrees for about 10 minutes.

A view of the city from the Tiger Tower.

After the Tiger Tower it was onto the Cable Car for a great trip back to the MRT station.

Sunset over the Singapore Harbour. We got home about nine-thirty, definately a long day. The kids were great (most of the time) and yet another box ticked. Santosa Island done.