Redang - beach!

The beach on Redang island is lovely - white powder sand, and the water is turquoise! Beautiful!
Thomas and Phillip building a sandcastle. They really enjoyed the freedom of playing outdoor all day, and go for a "swim" when they felt like it. The water is quite salty, so Phillip stopped sticking out this tongue!!!
We dug a big hole in the sand, which Phillip just called the toilet!
Big job trying to bury Marius.....but we did it!
Sand got everywhere, but the ice cram still tasted delicious!
The big art work! Some people though it was a lizard - not very bright - yes, of course its a crocodile! The sad thing was that while we had dinner, somebody destroyed our hard work.

Redang island, Malaysia

Since we all got married together, way not also have a little "honeymoon" together...Marius was so happy to hear this - one for all, all for one *tjhihi*! Took the plan from Singapore on Wednesday the 23rd of July, and returned on the following Saturday. From the airport we had to take a boat out to the beach we stayed at - quite a wet trip for some....

This was our little cabin at Ayu Mayang Resort. Marius and Linda had their cabin next door - which had a door in between the cabins - the kids loved to join them in the morning.....accept that morning it was a bit smelly (Marius!!!!)
Anne Siri had shipped some magazines for the kids with Linda. Kaptein Sabeltann - HURRA! Phillips magazine had a kite, didn't get it to work...
The kids stayed outdoor all day, which they really loved (used to that from Norway, but Singapore is not like that at all!). Phillip needed to have a little nap to keep up with the big brother.
Linda trying the local food - CHILI! But it tasted really good!
Everybody gathered at the benches out side our cabins. Very relaxing and nice "honeymoon".

The website to our accommodation;

http://www.myoutdoor.com/redang/redang/AMR.asp

Little India

About time to do some more sightseeing! Marius had to stop by the dentist this day, so he caught up with us a bit later.

Today's guide getting out of the well known Singapore taxi (One of Phillip's favorite toy-car!)
View of Serangoon road, which is the main street in little India. It reminded quite a bit about India, but a lot cleaner, even though its the dirtiest place we have seen in Singapore!
This is called the Tan House, which is a two-story, Peranakan- style building built in 1905.
We got very quickly tired of looking at religious buildings, shopping is a lot more exiting! Here you can find anything, also in various quality!

Marius - we are going to get you!

I guess we just have to admit that Marius is normally the one that we tease - but he doesn't let an opportunity to pay back go by!!
The gang is getting themselves ready!! Watch out Marius!!!
Thomas is attaching with the big water gun, and Phillip is using his legs to kick as much water as possible!
After a while of playing, Marius wanted to have a rest.....but not for long! Phillip suddenly came up with the idea of butterfly hunting! He snok up on Marius, and - gabom......
The surprise attack worked, and Marius was caught!
But when Marius overcame the shock, revenge was waiting....... Run Phillip!!!

The bikers - Ubin

Of course we need to see some pictures of the excellent riders!!

Thomas is constantly improving on his bike. This time he flew along the roads.... Phillip is not to happy that he has to sit behind daddy - would have liked to ride him self!
Marius - the "bag lady"!
Linda and Rachel were flying along on their tandem! Rachel was glad to have a "airbag" in front! Should probably mention that I was the windshield before Linda.....
The gang on a wild run down the road!! Watch out people!!

One big happy familiy at Ubin

They say that a trip to Ubin is a throwback to Singapore in the 1960's. The island is home to Singapore's last village or "Kampongs" - there are still about a hundred people living on the island.

Marius and Linda on the bumboat to Ubin. There are no schedules for this boats - they live when its about 12 passengers on their boat!
A "floating village" just outside Ubin. In the background you can see Changi, Singapore.



Here we are sorting out the different bikes we need. Rachel didn't know how to bike, so needed a tandem for her and Linda/me, Rob needed a child seat for Phillip, Marius needed a basket for all our bags, and I needed a big comfortable seat! Thomas was the only one that where set to go!
Ice cream time! After a long ride - we needed some sugar before we went home. In the background you can see the bumboats!
Phillip watching the boats passing by!

Playmates Linda and Marius

The kids have really have been missing Linda and Marius. They have been enjoying every minute with them!
Phillip is the water gun man, and of course Marius is the victim. Thomas had a water-flower that Marius also had to sniff quite a few times!
Ice cream buddies. Because of the heat in Singapore its always a good excuse to have an ice cream!
Thomas and Phillip love to read books. Thomas has a bit more patience for the reading part then Phillip. The "bad" part is that is very often the same books they want to read over and over again!
Linda and Thomas are screaming monster!! And of course they have to take the pictures them selves....
The kids love to go to Linda and Marius' room in the morning. Some where more happy about this than others.....tjihihi! In the end Marius had to cling onto the side of the bed to get some room!