Exploring Our Children’s Potentials

The last time we went to the Zoo it was pouring so bad we ended up spending a few good hours under its many shelters!

BUT last week – wanting to make our visit more worthwhile – we went as prepared as possible!

I got the kids’ lunch meals, drinks and fruits prepared the night before. I got extra sets of clothes for the kids AND I made sure our raincoats as well as Vai’s stroller’s plastic cover were brought along.

Turned out that it did drizzle a bit but only for a very short while *YAY* And for the rest of the day, it was just cloudy. And though everyone got rather sticky throughout our stay there, I reckon it was still SO much better than getting rained on!

We were there from 10am to 4pm! And compared to our previous visits, this time round we got to see so much more exhibits and learn quite a bit about the animals too!

Now. If you’re planning to visit the Zoo, here are some good reminders:

Be prepared for wet weather condition
– Wear wet-weather-friendly footwear (ie. open-toed high heels : not a good idea)
– Bring along your hat / umbrella / rain coat / stroller plastic cover
– Pack some extra sets of clothes for the little ones, just in case

Be prepared to face the attack of the mosquitoes
Apply LOTS of insect repellent on everyone and on all ‘un-covered’ body parts, ESPECIALLY if you plan to have your meals in the outdoors. And oh, having only those mosquito patches on is NOT enough.

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I’d say the trip went really well EXCEPT for the fact that we all got bitten by some mad mosquitoes at lunch time!

We sat down for our meals just outside of KFC (as the air-conditioned restaurant was full of people at the time) and I guess it was just a bad idea to stay rather still for half an hour in the middle of a forest!

We all went home with red itchy marks on our arms and legs, AND somehow they’re more red and swollen on Vai!

Oh well.

By now, we don’t feel the itch anymore BUT I just know the ‘dark-brown’ marks will stay on the kids for a few more weeks. What a souvenir.