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Monday, December 29, 2008

Ah... this is gonna be a long post, documenting the Xmas Eve events, and the trip... but... it's alright... =)

Went to Pasta Fresca on Xmas Eve with Chan and Angela... and we had a wonderful Italian meal... Let the pics speak for themselves.....

Zuppa Di Mare All' Amalfitana (in English, Seafood soup... lovely!)

Grissini Casalinghi (Breadsticks wrapped with parma ham)

Triangolini Al Proscuitto di Parma ( Triangular shaped pasta filled with chicken, in a cream sauce with parma ham, tomatoes, mushrooms and onions)

Risotto al Frutti di Mare (Seafood Rissoto)

Conchiglie Pasta in Carbonara Sauce

Pizza Diavola (Pizza with a mix of pork and beef salami)

Then we went off to Risen Christ for midnight mass with Cuiling before going for supper at Joo Chiat… reached home at about 3am after sending them home… then went off to sleep….

Woke up the next morning at 8 to prepare the tarts for Darling’s family lunch…. And rushed over to help Darling’s dad with the food….. left about 1 plus to go to my Aunt’s place….. hmm… this year’s gathering at my aunt’s place was so much cozier and nicer… I dunno if it’s coz I’ve kinda been self-promoted due to my new status as a “mummy”, but I guess the adults had more things to talk to me about…. Everyone was talking, laughing… and well, I do wish I could have stayed longer….. =)

Dropped by at Rabbit’s house to pass her Ian’s present…. And forced the both Winson and Rabbit to open their present.. haha…. After which we had to rush to the ferry terminal to meet Sheena and Nigel.

I loved this trip so much more than the previous one.... very largely because of the wonderful weather..... I'm so thankful we got to see the sun this time round. =D It was very much different going on a "double date" trip... .and well, I guess we managed to have a lot of couple personal time because of that... which in a way was what I needed with Darling.... we really do need time away from everything and to ourselves..... the whole reason why I planned for the trip in the first place, despite my pregnancy! Yet having them around made it more fun to do stuff... as well as many photo shots!! haha.... Sheena did ALL the phototaking this time round coz she's so obsessed with her camera... my camera was practically useless!!! hee... but these are the pics Sheena posted on her blog...there's still more that I need to take from her!!!

The sea was maddeningly choppy this time round… I have no idea if it’s coz it was due to the rainy day on Xmas Eve, or because it was also drizzling on Xmas itself…. Sheena puked like 4 times, I puked twice, and Darling almost puked as well! It was crazy, and the boat ride seemed endless….. When we alighted, haha…. That’s where the royal treatment began….. there was a staff waiting for us at the point where we alighted. She took our passports and immigration cards, and proceeded to do the necessary stuff for us whilst we went to collect our luggage. Then we were ferried to a car to be driven to the hotel.

Upon arrival, staff formed two rows to greet us with music, welcome drinks and hot towels… then, two managers who were there greeted us, and then brought us straight to our suite with no need for check-in! There was a fruit basket awaiting us…. And well, here are the pictures of the room, which we failed to take during the previous trip!

Our room number

The living room

Our bedroom....

Sheena taking a photo of the enormous toilet....

Went for dinner that night at the coffeehouse coz the Jap restaurant we had wanted to visit was unbelievably disappointing. So, we had buffet for dinner, but it wasn’t that bad… =)

Spent the night resting, watching tv, and since Sheena was really tired after her whole puking experience, Darling and me watched soccer till we fell asleep… I simply love bathtubs in hotels…. That’s the one luxury we can’t do without…. Haha… I guess the warm water lapping in the tub was good for Baby… =)

Anywayz, we woke up for Breakfast the next morning for a really fulfilling breakfast… then, we went off to the beach to walk around for a little bit… Then we did what all Singaporeans love to do, shopping! Didn’t buy much…… after all, it was a small little marketplace….

Had lunch outside, then came back to go to the pool….

We managed to get a driver to send us out to the same kelong restaurant we went to the last time to have our dinner… and once again, we were not disappointed! It was the best meal we had during our trip, and a most cheap and satisfying one! Returned to the hotel, chilled a little, and Darling and me watched soccer once more…. =)

Had to leave the next day, but it was a pleasant experience…I think the weather made a whole lot of difference! The sea was less choppy on the way back… and well, made us feel less sick…..

Sighz….i love spending time with Darling like that…. Makes everything seem like they’re eons away…. And I guess such times will get lesser once little Baby Moo comes out…. That’s why I really treasure them right now…. We still have an offer for a Pan Pac room, and I guess we’ll be utilizing it soon… once again just to enjoy each other’s company as much as possible… I guess it’s different when u’re away from home… there’s less things on your mind…. No distractions and all….. and that’s what’s important to me… that getaway every once in a while just to recharge……..

Hmm… much to do since the BBQ is on Wednesday…… have to start on the food already!!! Back to Singapore, back to reality…….

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