I Miss ...

One more day to 2010! In a matter of hours, we will enter a new year with new challenges to look forward to.

Back to home is back to washing tons of laundry, cleaning the house, doing the dishes and all that sorts. It's a typical life for many people that do not have a domestic helper. Many people here, if not a lot, do, especially when the size of their house is like ours. I do not like to have one, it does not fit our lifestyle. Neither does DH. The kids, of course, love to have a helper around the house, they would love to have someone that help them do their dirty works. Too bad, they have to be responsible for all the mess they make and this will continue until further notice, whenever that would be.... if ever!

I missed home, my kitchen and my plants when I was away. I am home now and I miss the beach and the drinks and the ability to sit around and read and drink and eat all day with nothing much to worry of..... I certainly am looking forward to my next holiday!

My Beloved Fries

Gahhh ... I simply can't resist French Fries... Shame on me! I had them on nearly every meal! when I was vacationing! I am glad that I am home now. No more fries for a long while or hopefully ever. (It won't happen!) It's great to be home, now back to healthier eating!

Kayaking

That's LeAnn, right in the center of the picture, kayaking alone the day before yesterday. The rain started to fall and the wind was getting stronger as she was into in and getting further into the ocean. She knew what she was doing but I could not help worrying and hoping that she turned around and headed back. She did, a while later, as the rain was getting heavier.....

It Is A Holiday...

I get to finish reading a book when I am taken away from my works. Finally, I finished reading a book that I started almost four months ago. I started right away with a James Patterson book that I brought along. This is a holiday! It is a holiday when I do not have to prepare the food and I do not have to clean up the kitchen.



It is so great to come to Club Med as we practically do not have to worry about what to eat and to clean up afterward. Just go to the restaurant at the designated time and eat whatever we want that are served there. And there's so plenty of them. They are not necessarily delicious or what we like, but by keep on trying, we will be full anyway...... I am stuffed most of the time here.

And the dessert selections.... so hard to resist. We just have to try. And try again some others if the taste is not what you imagine. Keep on trying until you have more than enough...

For these reasons, we should not stay here too long. Otherwise, when we go back home, we will need to go shopping for new and BIGGER clothes........................

A Reminder Of Time

I saw the kids from mini club playing on the sand yesterday. Not that long ago, my kids were in that group too...., they did what they were doing then. Time flies, a couple of mine are now too old for the club.

It's 2AM Singapore time and it's merely after 1AM local time here and I am awake, unable to go back to sleep after a visit to the toilet. My old me was really tired by 9PM and fell asleep shortly. I am glad that I have internet access, despite rather slow processor that I brought with me here. Every two-three year a processor becomes obsolete and slow.... and I hate to let go of a hefty investment I made and a companion it has been giving me over the past couple years. I guess, I am keeping this one for a bit longer.

The sound of the ocean can be heard from our room and nothing else is identifiable. I am having too much things in my head and I know for sure that is the reason why I have difficulty falling back to sleep. Our last full day here in the island and tomorrow we will be heading back. It's fast!

Re-intro To Club Med Bintan

The pool view from the lobby is as lovely as ever.

We got a nice view from our room, but the sky was rather dark and the current was strong.

No rain so far up to yesterday afternoon, people were on the trapeze and I was just strolling along the beach, but away from the sand.

I found this tree as I took the staircase to our room. They look like grapes, but they are not. I wish I knew what they are.... I really wonder!

To Bintan After Christmas

I am always intimidated by the ferry ride between Singapore and Bintan Island as I and my fellow family members tend to get sick. It was a short 45 minute-ride that can be a long 45-minute torture when one gets sea sick.

We checked in at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. So far, so good.

We arrived punctually early. And ready to go.

The Trapeze Area - Club Med Bintan

The Pools at Club Med Ria Bintan

Revisit Bintan

After two and a half years, we are re-visiting Bintan tomorrow. We are all excited for different reasons. Mr. G is packing all his business necessities... duhhh...!!!?? The rest of us have packed our shorts, tees, swimmers and all fun and leisure -related things.

All set for now. Ta - ta.