Ryan Blinman: 2013 Overseas Holiday

Ryan had his second overseas holiday this year. We decided to take him to Singapore and Malaysia, which were a lot further than the Sydney trip we made last year.

We were only in Singapore for a few days. The main reason for going over there was to go to Universal Studios. Boy, did he enjoy himself? He kept hurrying us on the morning of the day we were going. We got there and was about to sit in the shade for the gates to open, when we were approached by a staff member asking us if we would like to be the first family in the park. All we had to do was help open the gates. In return, we got to wait in an air-conditioned room, a free photo with Kung Fu Panda and 4 sets of express passes. We had a blast of a day.

After Singapore, my cousin very kindly drove us across the border to Johor Bahru in Malaysia. We were get there for a few days as we wanted to take Ryan to Legoland. He had just as much fun although he got a bit upset at one stage as he was not tall enough for a ride. It was here that he first saw a squat toilet and wasn't very impressed with it hahaha.

From there, we went to Melaka and Kuala Lumpur by coaches. I think the bus rides themselves were quite an experience for him. Getting to the bus depots, the crowds and the long rides.

After we got to Kuala Lumpur, we went to Ipoh and Penang with my Uncle and Aunty. These trips were mostly for food. They weren't to his tastebuds but I'm sure he had a good time as well.

When we got back to Kuala Lumpur, we took him up the mountain to Genting Highlands. I must say other than the weather, I didn't like the place. Ryan really enjoyed himself though as they have a theme park up there. That was why we went there so mission accomplished.

The last few days were spent in Sydney. We were away for 25 days. It was the first time he has been away from home for that period of time and he was missing his grandparents. It was a great trip for us and he got to meet a lot of my relatives and the spoiled him rotten.