25th November 2010 Thursday
My company's family day this year is to Sentosa, so i had 2 free admission tickets, vouchers as well as discount coupons to the attractions in Sentosa. Finally an 'excursion' for us again! We've been to Zoo, Night Safari, Jurong Bird Park, Science Centre, Army Museum.. Where else is left for us to go?
Its a sunny day! So we picked the nearest attraction and went in, for the sake of air con!
1st Stop: Images of Singapore
''Images of Singapore is more than a walk down memory lane; it is a journey to the very soul of the nation. Here, legend, facts and folklore are creatively interwoven into an "I am there" experience. Journey from the earliest days of founding fathers to today’s modern Singapore and discover a place where cultural diversity, unity of values and adventure converge.''
Admission:
S$10/adult & S$7/child
It has a multi-screen theatre and life-sized tableaus depicting local history. We took quite a long time to walk through the whole ''journey'' - nice and worth it! I love such tableaus featuring the past/olden days (but it can be quite scary). And so, I took quite a lot of pictures.
Look at the hazeline snow - My grandma's daily facial regime! I used to stay with her when i was young, and i secretly applied Hazeline Snow on my face too.
In the olden days, people actually watch tv by peeping into this little holes (the above metal box).
The little ice balls that mummy used to tell me. Mooncakes are so cheap in the past?!
2nd Stop: Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
''A must-see outdoor experience for children, tourists and nature lovers alike, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom has wowed visitors from all over the world. With the scents, sights and sounds of an authentic tropical rainforest, it's a multi-sensory, interactive experience that's guaranteed to engage you from start to finish.''
Admission:
S$16/adult & S$10/child
I would say its boring and nothing much to see. Butterflies, pupa, birds & insects. We went in for like 10-15 minutes?
3rd & last Stop: Fort Siloso
''Fort Siloso is home to the nation's largest collection of World War II memorabilia. A tram takes you on a journey through history, with entertaining guides bringing the past to life and explaining the fort's vital role in defending the Malayan region. Explore old tunnels and discover original guns, cannons, film clips and photographs from yesteryear.''
Admission:
S$8/adult & S$5/child
Sad to say we did not stay for too long here, as it began to rain shortly after we came to fort siloso. Its a very huge place but we only get to go to sheltered places. I did not get to see the cannons.
It shows the fall of Singapore and the japanese surrendered 3.5 years after the war started.
After this, we took the Sentosa Express to Vivocity. Had Marche for dinner again, although we just had Marche a week ago.
Pork Knuckle, Mixed Vege, and the must-order Rosti.
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Tiring but fun day with baby.
