During last December holiday, we had already bought the annual pass for Adventure Cove. Thus, without saying, we packed the kids to Adventure Cove (luckily before the Haze period, if you do not know by now). Since we have some free tickets to the S.E.A Aquarium, I took the opportunity to hide from the sun enjoy time with Seth alone with the fishes while Daddy brought the elder two  (they had earlier visited the Aquarium) and dashed for the Cove.

Fascinated by the fishes!




Amazed by these sea creatures. Not sure why but I find it extra therapeutic to watch jelly fishes!

It was a nice morning spent at the aquarium before the exposure to Mr Sun!

Last year, Shan did the Young Botanist Card. This year, the teacher gave them "I am a Young Water Ambassador" card. This explains why we needed to make a trip to NEWater Visitor Centre. The centre is located at Kok Sek Lim Road which is near Changi. We made a booking to tour the Visitor Centre after church last Sunday.



While Shan is busying trying to take note of Singapore's four National Taps, Sky and Seth were grooving around playing with the interactive games.

Two Sundays ago, we brought the kids to Bedok Community Centre for the Rock Carnival organised by The Rock School at Bedok CC. The Carnival is a 2-day event (you can buy either 1-day or 2-days passes) with climbing as the highlight and side events like face painting, balloon sculpting, flea market and more.  Climbers can climb throughout the whole 8 hours from 10am-6pm!

We went after church and upon reaching, Shan & Sky wasted no time to quickly join the queue (sacrificing their lunch times).  The area was segmented into three sections.

The "Under 8yo Section"
Despite the sign, it did  not deter Shan & Sky from climbing. In this section, they had to put on harness and climb to the top. Seth chickened out halfway!



The "Challenge Section"
There were four wall challenges with routes of varying difficulties. Points were allocated if you achieved certain milestones (i.e climbed certain "rock"). In turn, the points could be accumulated and exchange for certain items. It was tough and did not come easy even for natural climber like Sky.




The Parent-Child Session
Daddy and the kids signed up for the parent & child session at the biggest and tallest wall. It was no easy feat but they had  the determination to climb till the end to have the momentous photo taken.



It was a certainly fun event and good especially if you have kids with endless energy!

It's been a super long time we have been to the Zoo. We used to be Friends of Zoo few years ago and would hop by Zoo every now and then till we gotten quite sick of it. Slowly, studies and every other things caught by and we never really thought about going to Zoo.

Then one fine day, Seth pronounced, "I have not been to the Zoo!" It jerked us up thinking "Oh Yes! Seth had only been to the Zoo perhaps once in his fours years lifetime?!" Gosh! And, now there's River Safari! Before venturing River Safari, we made a trip to the Zoo! For the first time, they had an elephant ride! Had great fun and bet that it will be another long time for another visit to the Zoo again.

Went over to Namdaemun Market - within walking distance from Metro Hotel!

It is said that Namdaemun Market is the largest traditional market and all products are sold at affordable prices and it also function as a wholesale market.




There was this long line outside this ho-ddeok stall and it seemed really famous. There's veg and red bean paste flavor. So we must give it a try and do what Singaporeans do best - join the QUEUE.


It was also here we lugged Maxim Korea Coffee packs, Seaweeds, chocolates and my favorite citron tea back.

After the satisfying shopping, we headed back to Myeongdong for late lunch at Yoogane Chicken Galbi. This was also one of our to-eat list as it was highly recommended for its really good Chicken Galbi! Can't wait to go back and eat this again! It's really flavorful and goooood!



Despite luggages packed and may burst anytime, we still walked back to Namdaemun Market the next morning before going to airport. Bought more clothes for the kids!!

Will be back soon!!

Insadong
How to get here:
Anguk Station (Line 3, Exit 6)
Jonggak Station(Line 1, Exit 3)

One of my favorite places in Seoul! The subway itself already filled with artsy atmosphere!


It's nice little street with lots of arty stuff.  If you are looking for a product related to Korean culture and heritage, then this is the place where you can find pretty good souvenirs.