Day 3: The Tan Family arrives in Melbourne

Once the Tan family touched down, it was a mission to makan, makan and makan all the way. We had plans to eat at Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Aussie, Vietnamese, Western, Thai & Spanish restaurants. I may have left out a few but you get the picture ya. Boy, I have not eaten so much in a really long time. I think since I was preggers and had the appetite of a cow. But I think the weather and the company helped to whet my appetite. 

We bumped into Esther (coincidental or wat!!!) at this fabulous Aussie Brunch restaurant called MART. It was an old Tram stop and the food was delicious.  

I think Kyle was sometimes confused between Po Po and Sam Yi Po cos they look rather ALIKE!!

Maye introduced me to soy cappuccino, yummy  

My lil sis is a big gal now

Kyle with his Yi Yi

Sam Yi Po bought Kyle a pair of Ugg-like boots from Beijing, but he dropped one side on Day 1!! Sigh, that was why he was bare-footed. Haha!

This is what the Aussies have for brekkie

One of my fav meals of the trip. 

Damn yummylicious!!!

Beauty and the Baby

Cosy lil restaurant with damn good food

My baby stoning in the cool weather

Yi Yi tries to squeeze herself on the slide meant for kids

Woohoo!!! Yi Yi seems to be having more fun!!

The Aussie playgrounds are very baby-friendly

Check out the safety seat belts

Kyle still prefers to sit on mummy's lap 

Did you enjoy the playground Kyle?

While shopping at the Direct Factory Outlets at South Wharf, Uncle Ryan took over carrying Kyle

We had dinner at Pacific House where we had very delicious Crab Noodles.

I keep thinking about the moist noodles with gravy and the juicy crab meat

Yummy yummy!!!

Day 2: Kyle's first day in Melbourne

We arrived at Melbourne early in the morning at about 7am feeling tired and cold. But that did not dampen our spirits!! Nic, Cass and Ryan greeted us with smiles and hugs when they saw us at the arrival hall and informed us that Spain had won the previous match. They had not slept at all and actually come straight after watching the match to fetch us. So touched! We headed straight for breakfast at this place called Auction Room near their apartment. Very cool deco and staff. They served Aussie breakfast and we had our coffee to stay awake. The rest of the day was rest and relax as we napped, shopped and ate. 

Much needed coffee 

Kyle slept comfortably while we ate

Nic our driver..Xin ku ni le

Tiny eyes due to lack of zzZZZ

The place was soon full

Check out those crates as deco pieces

I love the bar counter..Nice

My brekkie which I loved..Sourdough bread with butter and fig jam

A typical Aussie brunch

Aussie porridge = oatmeal

Ryan's brekkie of pita bread, eggs and sauce

My baby catching a few winks

This are the reasons why I enjoyed my Melbourne trip - Helpers to feed baby

Helpers to play with baby

Baby loves to relac one corner

My baby bundled like a dumpling

Outside my sister's apartment..Baby not so happy as he has so many clothings on

Still not so happy..cos we were indoors

Bud among the roses..

We tried this yummy choco cupcake that was a little chewy and the icing was heavenly 

My sis loves SUSHI in Melb

Fresh and relatively cheap - Abt A$2.30 for one roll

Have u tried hot yam bubble tea? Shiok to drink in cold weather

My sis complained that her shoulders were breaking..after just 2 minutes carrying him

We had dinner at this wonderful Vietnamese Pho Restaurant at Footscray

My son had napkins for his dinner

Day 1: Kyle's 1st Melbourne flight on the A380

I was initially apprehensive whether we had made the right decision to take a 7 hr night flight to Melbourne. I had read in articles that babies did not take well to night flights and they ended up disturbing the sleep of almost every passenger on the plane. Thus I was extremely thankful that Kyle actually enjoyed his flight onboard and slept through most of the 7 hrs that we were in the air. The bassinet was a godsend and Kyle loved sleeping in it. The little zipper on top of the bassinet may have helped him to feel that he was safe sleeping in it.  

Bidding farewell to daddy

Bye bye Singapore

Gong Gong made us promise to Skype him often

Walking towards our gate 

Children had priority to board the plane first..Cool

Kyle biting his 'welcome' toy from SQ

Kyle's first flight

Cosy bassinet which Kyle loved