Traditionally, Cynthia and I take leave on our own birthdays. This year, we take leave on each other’s birthday as well. I mean, who would want to face the ever exciting work items and hyper friendly colleagues on our birthdays? This year, my wife chose to spend her birthday in Sentosa, with the family. Her mother from Indonesia happens to be in town. As always, I am the designated transporter and photographer. And I tugged along for the adventure.
Over the years, Sentosa has changed quite a fair bit. There is a new casino, or rather integrated resort and there are so many more tourist attractions these days. The Sentosa I remember of has a musical fountain, a pier, a Merlion statue, a beach, and an Underwater World. Today, I don’t even know half of the attractions in the island. The tram service that runs along the southern coast of the island seems to have received an upgrade too. It now looks more like a long bus. As an avid F1 fan, I was eager to try the gravity powered go kart. Then I divide the ticket price with the game duration. I think I would rather have some Chinese dumplings for lunch, which we did.
Maybe my gigantic camera appears to be intimidating. Or maybe my mother-in-law is not used to being photographed. Capturing her smile requires patience. At times, patience pays off.
Happy Birthday Cynthia! I love Sentosa and use to go there every weekend, back in the days when it is free admission. That musical fountains I have watched like 7 or 8 times. I heard the place has changed a lot but hope the charm still remains.
JoV – Thanks! I will relay your warm wishes to Cynthia.
Well, Sentosa today is very much commercialized. Is it still charming? I suppose so. At least now there are more things to see!
oh may I say lovely smiles from both Cynthia and Mom. Thanks for sharing the photo.
JoV – I too will pass this kind comment on 🙂
Good shot with such natural smiles from heart! 😉
Lora – Indeed! One of those moments that I am glad that I have captured.
the last photo is nice!! 😀