Transport to and in Krabi

This trip is excellent to teach the kids about transportation!

 

-------------TO KRABI ----------

We went to ERL Putrajaya by Estima

 

He loves to maneuver the steering

We parked the Estima at the ERL station.

Waiting for the 10.05 train

The train has arrived!

Running around in the ERL

 

We travelled to Krabi by airplane. Smaller one....

Boarding. No aerobridge :-)

1st flight experience for the kids.



Need to complete embarkation card when arrived...

-----------------IN KRABI ------------



Transit booked through the resort. Excited when saw my name...

Getting on the van

Spacious.. see the happy faces!

Rented a bike. Useful for getting food

 

------- 4 ISLAND TRIP ----------

Don't know what to call this. Transport to get to the long tail boat

Why with the face, Kasyif?

Where the long tail boats are

Getting into the long tail boat

In the long tail boat. This one is for 4-8 people

The bigger boat.....

Where we were heading....

On a 'tuk-tuk' getting dinner. Sorry for the blurriness

It was raining.....

'Transport' for Lutfi...very useful!

We nearly left the pushchair at the baggage claim section!

The Maclaren pushchair was bought at a car boot sale in Southampton when we wanted to travel to Switzerland with Irdina in 2003. Despite its 2nd hand status, the pushchair withstand wear and tear until now. It is simple, light, easy folding and doesn't take up much space. Definitely a bargain and I have good memories with it.

So I really got upset with the thought of we would lose the pushchair. My husband then did the best he could so we can get the pushchair back.  Fortunately we realized we didn't have it with us while we were still at the airport (when we wanted to get on the bus to the ERL station)....

What we missed to take picture of is the transit bus from Salak Tinggi to LCCT. Maybe because it was quite a hassle from the ERL platform to the bus so we didn't get to chance to snap some pics. The ERL platform was on the other side instead of direct to the exit of the station and the road. So we had to get on the lift, get out and walk to another lift. Imagine people with their luggage, definitely not practical. The slow moving lift get full easily and you will definitely opt to take the stairs (with your luggage!) because you won't want to miss the bus! It works for people travelling light but not for groups or travelling with little children.

Hope we'll have better option when LCCT moves to the new KLIA2. The tentative date was actually 28 June, 2 days before our travelling day but it got delayed...Oh well....

That's about it children! So you've experienced other land transports besides Myvi and Estima!

 

Checking in to go home...

P/S: Now they wish to travel by train ie KTM trains (long haul journey)... We'll see ok...

 

Krabi outfits update

Just want to compare between planned and actual. Planned as written in previous post and this is the actual....

Travelling day. Jeans + white shirt + red Pacapod (unseen)

Day 1 in Krabi. Purplish top + flowy brown skirt



Small long handle Le Pliage to match

Posing shyly for the camera 

Heading back to the hotel. With Tupperware carry all bag.

Island hopping on Day 2: Just old baggy T-shirt

 

Last day. Trying out the sunglasses on the street

My daughter snapped this pic. Newly bought green blouse for
380Baht (about RM39) + jeans + new Syria tudung

Looking for souvenirs to bring home

 

Just don't puke ok. Cut me some slack...haha! This is the 1st time I felt confident to dress up, put some effort and pleased with my choices. Why now? Dunno... maybe because I've lost weight. Maybe because I've started to appreciate what I have.... I wasn't paying much attention to my body previously which supposedly to be my 'temple'. Now I understand I need to maintain good health in order for me to be happy. Maintaining good health would mean to exercise regularly, choose what I eat and care for my skin, hair and body.

It's true, you can only make people happy if YOU are happy....

 

Krabi Holiday was awesome!

This trip to me is like a dream came true, that is to go on a holiday by plane while my kids are still small. I've started to have this dream when I saw people (usually American/Europeans) brought their kids along on overseas travel. I was amazed how their kids could behave well whereas we always thought bringing kids travelling is a nightmare and troublesome.

Alhamdulillah my kids were happy. When the children are happy, the parents will be happy too.

Jasmin got to build her confidence to speak in English when she was asked during her meni/pedicure session while Irdina was when she wanted to order the omelette over breakfast. Kasyif enjoyed getting photographed but still dependent as always.

I think Lutfi too enjoyed the trip. I got to know that he's afraid of loud sounds e.g. the engine of the long tail boat and the sound of when the plane takes off. I also think he's afraid of heights because he refused to look through the window when the plane took off.

Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly as I've hoped for....and more! My next dream will be to bring them on a long haul flight! Amin... Insha Allah....

Thank you Allah! Thank you for the rezeki you've given me to be able to experience a piece of this wonderful feeling....So many things I've learned from this break. How generous of Allah SWT to His creations.

We checked in 2 bags (Green suitcase + 1 trolley bag)

Boarding AK 1968 KL-Krabi

Finally ye, Jasmin....

On the way to our accomodation

Renting a bike for 250 baht

The pool that really made the kids happy

Halal breakfast @ Somkiet Buri

At the beach on 1st day at Ao Nang

The pic says it all

While waiting for Mama (massaging)

 

Getting takeaway lunch with Lutfi @ Shareefah

The famous pancake. Kids like it with Nutella..

On the way to 4 Island hopping trip on 2nd day

Here we go! On long tail boat

Love this pic

Chicken Island + Jasmin

Pic taken by hubby

Pool side room for the kids

Double bed for Irdina + Jasmin



Deluxe Room for mama + abah

Last activity on last day. Finding souvenirs

Checking in to go home....



Back from Krabi on the ERL

Will write more about this trip!