Ben's Vintage Toy Museum, Lebuh Aceh Penang 18 April 2013

An art piece at a door of a shop. 

Malik Ben Jr, Curator/Manager 017 696 6836

 Adult RM10. Child RM6.

Some of the things I used to play when I was a kid. 

Heard my little one shouted "A real Penny Farthing mom!" when she climbed up the stair to the second floor. 

Ben allowed my kid to play some of the toys there. It was a fun trip for her. 

Thai Buddhist Temple, Jalan Burma, Penang 18 April 2013

The offering table. 

Over here, is the place where the devotees receive holy water from the priest. 

It was quiet on a weekday and we saw an old lady praying with a packet of water and drank it after that. It was a great exploration day for little Hui. 

The Clan Jetties, Penang 17 April 2013

 

While En was in Bangkok, Hui and I went to Penang. Hui learnt to enjoy her days without her sister beside her. It was such a pleasant walk at the clan jetties. This is Chew Jetty.  

Walking towards the end of the jetty, we saw crab traps and a man slaughtering crabs.

Toilet near the clan temple. 

While walking out, we saw a male olive backed sun bird feeding its young in front of a shop. 

The baby bird was learning to fly. Here it was, fell down while trying to take its flight.

The owner of the shop would return it to the nest again. 

Piano Recital 28 April 2013

5 + years old Hui was so confident introducing herself on the stage. After the recital, she told me she forgot to add "Hope you will enjoy the music"

My older one cracked the audiences up, for the opening lines which was not the usual " I am so and so and age ". I was suprised when I heard her said " I am so glad to see you all.........."

It was really heart warming knowing them being comfortable in front a group of strangers. Yes, they are homeschool and no, they are not social misfit.  

An ad shooting at Ford 22 April 2013

Kids on an ad shooting. And I got to be a part of it. It made me shuddered at first and knowing I would be a role model to my kiddos instantly switched my mind to relax mode. 

Street Performance at Phyllis Caring Home and Agathians Shelter 24 & 28 April 2013

Previously, when I visited Phyllis Caring Home, I wish I could bring some performances to this home.  

And I so glad the wish came true. :)

I hope the old folks enjoyed the show.

En on stilt, waving her flag at Agathians Shelter. 

She loves this place to bits and would love to spend more time with the kids in future.  

Street Performance at Publika 14 April 2013

After JJB workshop, this is the first street performance at Publika. Little Hui had a blast. My older kid was in Bangkok and wasn't able to join. 

Day 11, En in Bangkok, 19 April 2013

She missed Bangkok but looking forward to going home. 

It was a heart warming meeting when I received her, she jumped and hugged me so tight and said " I miss you, mom" 

Day 9 and 10, En in Bangkok, TK (Thai Knowledge) Park 18 April 2013

En was right up there, reading a book. I thought the honey-comb shaped seat is cool!

She was back here again the next day as she loves this place so much. 

A one day pass 20 baht is available for non-members. There is a 50 baht refundable deposit for the library entry card. 

Day 8, En in Bangkok, Talad Rom Hoop, Maeklong Railway Market 17 April 2013

En said she took MRT, BTS, tuk tuk, commuter train and ferry to get to this market. 

The train runs through this market and tourists were seen taking photos of the oncoming train. 

"Roti Canai" was more delicious, she added. I said it is too oily. :)

 Still feeling homesick, En said 'She overcame it and enjoyed her day" . I felt she was brave and learnt a new life experience.

Day 7, En in Bangkok, Terminal 21 Mall 15 April 2013

This mall has a different country theme on each floor and the toilet has design based on the country theme as well. :)

Swimming at apartment. :)

Help with cooking, with her buddy, Vic. 

On the 7th day, En begin to feel home-sick and looking forward to going home. However, realizing that departing Bangkok is still 4 days away, made her miss the family even more. And she started to wonder why she made this trip here. 

Day 6, En in Bangkok, Dreamworld 14 April 2013

Colour of the World Parade, happened only on weekends. At the background is the Giant's house.

The parade is really good, you must not skip this. I love the stilts part.

Speedy Mouse ride is the fastest. 

This is Snow Town in Dream World.

Singapore Snow City's sleigh is much faster.

That was what she told me when I asked about her Dreamworld experience. 

Day 5, En in Bangkok, Songkran Celebration 13 April 2013

She bought a waterproof bag for her hand sewn rabbit which she brought along the trip. 

People applied wet powder on my face as a form of blessing, she said. The water play was really really fun, she added. :)