Singapore DuckTour
Places Kids Love June 30th, 2009Oh my! Now I’m in a dilemma, should I post those backdated posts that were supposed to be up in June or should I write posts on what’s happening currently. Only 2nd day of school and so many events have happened….
I can’t do both (or can I?), meaning there will be 2 posts a day? Hmmmm…..nahhh… too many. Ok, go with my feelings then…. today will be a backdated post.
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This happened on 25th June:
We decided to end the June school holidays with a loud ‘Quack’. The all-out-to-make-you-two-rascals-happy day began with a bus ride on the double-decker bus, upper deck, front seat.
These boys don’t really know how lucky they are. With car ride almost 99.9% of the time to wherever they want to go, a bus ride which so many kids dread, becomes a pleasure to my boys.
Allan had a meeting to attend to, hence we went to Suntec City separately. While waiting for him to come, the kids had fun at the Koi Garden. Binbin was so excited, he joined the fishes in the pool (accidentally)!!!!
So instead of waiting at a lovely place, with my butt glued on the bench, I was up in the open SUNNING his socks and shoes!
As the sun were setting, I had to ‘shift’ the kids from one bench to another, so as to get as little sunlight on them as possible. ‘cos if they get all sweaty and sticky, they ‘transformed’ into cranky little monsters.
The displeased brother and the happy little problem-maker…..Hmmm…
The footwear were still not completely dry after an hour. We had no choice but to leave or we would not be able to catch the last ‘Duck’ at 6pm.
Luckily we made reservations earlier, it was a full ‘Duck’. After the tickets were collected, the kids proudly wore the duck stickers on their chest.
We watched a short video briefing of the safety measures (which I could recite effortlessly 4 years ago, when my retail counter was next to the Ducktour’s counter. Listening to it for more than a year is more than enough to ‘eat’ into my brain).
It was so full, we had to sit separately. The kids with me, while Allan sat infront of us.
He came over for a brief moment just for the photo shoot.
Yes, our boys were little ducklings. Those mouth pieces, which they onced received as a free gift from one of my customers 4 years ago, which they had lost over the years, are purchasable at $3.50/piece.
So they were over the moon, when we agreed to let them rekindle their lost love by allowing them to pay for what-we think-would-be-lost-again-in-no-time. Its been proven over that when they pay for something, they treasure it more.
It gives the ‘Quack Quack‘ sound when you blow into it. Pretty cool eh? *wink*
If you were wondering if its safe enough for kids, here’s a view of them in the ‘Duck’. Keatkeat was kneeling on the seat while Binbin was standing on the floor. They are around 1.2m tall. To me, that handrail is ‘high’ enough to prevent them from falling over.
We were pretty lucky to see some dragonboats having their practises shortly after we ‘waddled’ into the sea.
My rewards from the ride: These angles of the Singapore Flyer and the Merlion could NEVER be captured if one is on land.
So will I recommend? Yes, for the kids. As for the adults, I will leave you with these 2 signboards…..
June 30th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
what a wonderful tour…and very nice ducks hahaha…
June 30th, 2009 at 11:57 pm
very nice view of the flyer and merlion !!
Maybe during the year end holidays, I shall bring my kids, now can start to save up! :D
.-= ling´s last blog ..On The Second Week Of June Holidays =-.
July 1st, 2009 at 2:43 am
Those beaks would be so much fun for children!
July 1st, 2009 at 8:52 am
Yeah….go with ALL your posts…backdated or not! Maybe you should date them then leave them as today’s date….like a diary! Don’t miss any posts out!
Love this post…the kids outfits are so colourful!!! And the beaks are sooooo cute!
July 1st, 2009 at 10:15 am
the part where bin went to join the koi in the pool is so funny!! Can I see it happen again (without the shoes and socks this time ) on 8th July?
July 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am
Angela,
oh well, a birthday wish is a birthday wish….
so long as he’s not caught by the security….
July 1st, 2009 at 2:01 pm
wow…looks FUN
July 1st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
Another fun activity for the kids. I like the quacking beaks. ;)
If ever Binbin decides to join the kois again, jes buy him a pair of sandals (cheap ones will do :D). Then u dun hv to sunbathe urself. hehehe
July 1st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Got Quack quack sound when blow it somemore? really cute!! I’m sure the kids will enjoy the ride…
.-= lil prince’s mum´s last blog ..TQ for voting! =-.
July 1st, 2009 at 7:41 pm
lil prince’s mum,
oh yes!
it does!
And the pinch of the ‘Quack’ differs with the amount of air blown in.
So cool right? *wink*
July 1st, 2009 at 8:43 pm
The duck tours and quackers look really fun:) Will have to bring the boys on a duck tour one of these days.
July 1st, 2009 at 9:51 pm
same here. my kids treat bus/ MRT rises as a treat to them *faint*
hmm..you have to pay for the mouth piece free?? We got it free..
July 1st, 2009 at 11:49 pm
That looks like fun!!!! We don’t have one of those around here. :o(
July 2nd, 2009 at 9:43 am
Blessed mom,
correct!
you can say we suay, or heng lor.
All along free!!!
Only recently, they changed the rule, become got to pay….
or else hor… hmmmm… don’t tell me the guide pocketed the money!!!! *eyes widen*
July 2nd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
We went on the Duck Tour last Dec. The kids loved it. But we didn’t get the duck mouth piece. They didn’t let us know we can buy it either. Fortunately, we’ve already got that for free at the Sydney Duck tour.
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
hey finally got time to leave comment :) you really made full use of the the holiday! so many outings and activities, the boys must be so thrilled. We tried the duck tour before our trip to paris and Malcolm really enjoys it and he remembers it even till today.
.-= 4malmal´s last blog ..On Our Own =-.
July 3rd, 2009 at 4:56 pm
How much does it cost for the duck tour? :)
.-= Janice´s last blog ..Ribena !! =-.
July 5th, 2009 at 2:54 am
just post past and current posts i dont mind lol. always like to see your family pics!
July 6th, 2009 at 3:52 am
Oh, aren’t you adorable!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen you in a photo :-)
Looks like a fun time– and your Swenson’s post made me hungry for ice cream :-)
July 11th, 2009 at 11:38 am
Janice,
so so sorry for the late reply…
Singaporean has special rate.
Weekdays: Adults $19.80, Child $10.20
Weekends: Adults $23.10, Child $11.90