...And We're Back Home In The States
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
After leaving wonderful family, we flew back to Kolkata, India for a couple of days to do some light shopping and dining out with Grandpa Tom and Grandma Katy. Erik watched his Hindi TV cartoons some more, which on this trip, our little boy has been very much engaged with the TV a lot more than what Mommy would allow back home. SIGH!
We visited Chinatown to pay respects to the appropriate temples. Prior to coming to the States back in the 90's, Daddy visited the Chinese temples to give his offerings and he wanted to do the same with Erik this time around. Erik is a very intuitive little fellow (at least we think so!), he knows exactly what to do to pay respect to the various Gods. He probably saw what we're doing and just mimicking but still, its pretty amazing that his little mind works so fast!
We also dined out with Grand Aunty Janet (Grandma Katy's cousin) and Erik's Uncle chai chai (yep, he has the same pet name as Erik!) and also Aunty Lauy Lauy at Mommy and Daddy's favorite Dosa restaurant! We went there 7 years ago when Mommy first visited and it was just the BEST dosa ever! Mmmmm...and still is!! Erik had fun meeting more relatives and kept teasing his little aunt (only 12 years old!) by sticking out his tongue and pointing at her, as if he wanted to play!
Singapore
After the couple of days, it was the start of our journey back home. As Daddy says, his home is wherever Mommy and Erik is now....so sweet! Our first layover was in Singapore so Mommy booked a 12-hour block at the Transit Hotel where all of us could take nice hot shower (Hey...all this time, we didn't get showers...we had to take MUG baths!...want more info, email Mommy directly). Erik still wanted to nap so we took an additional 3 hour nap before deciding to head out to town.
Daddy wanted to take Erik to the Singapore Underwater world since Erik loves looking at fishes! When Erik saw the fishes in the gigantic tank right in the middle of the entrance, his eyes grew big and he immediately signed fish! He was quite excited! There was also a "petting" tank where you can dip your hands in to feel the various fishes. Mommy just dipped Erik's little hands in there but refused to allow him to touch any fish! (You just never know!)
There was also a Stingray Feed and Feel tank! All the Stingrays would come near the glass and splash water all over asking for food. Erik's eyes were just fixated at those creatures! Of course, in the background, you could hear a lot of Japanese and Chinese tourists shrieking away when the Stingray splash water or when they feel the Stingray itself. I didn't allow Erik to do the touching at this point.
Then, we went through the Underworld Water tunnel not once ...not twice...but THREE times! Where Erik was able to see lots of different kinds of oceanic fishes including various sharks and Stingrays. He loved it...we took lots of pictures and videos :o) hahaha! Afterwards, as we got out of the aquarium, Daddy got the wacky idea of holding a live snake with Erik...UGH!
Outside there was a staff member with a live Python for tourist to hold and take pictures of. Daddy insisted on holding Erik and the Python for a "Kodak" moment! Mommy freaked out and was yelling at Daddy in Chinese for such a crazy thing...but relented! Erik didn't freak...which was either amazing or he just hadn't realized! Then once the snake was around Daddy...Daddy freaked!! How crazy is that?! I swear, I can hear Child Endangerment already...and us being bad bad parents with very bad judgement! Even though the staff was only 2 feet away, Mommy was definitely not happy. Right afterwards, Mommy wiped Erik everywhere with antibacterial wipes! Sigh! That was stressful!
Back @ Home
And now, we're back at home for almost a good solid 5 days! Erik is still having issues with the time difference. Mommy is back at work. Daddy is helping Erik adjust back into his day care. Reality sets in and....4 big suitcase worth of stuff to unpack and store away! WhooHoo! ;o)
After leaving wonderful family, we flew back to Kolkata, India for a couple of days to do some light shopping and dining out with Grandpa Tom and Grandma Katy. Erik watched his Hindi TV cartoons some more, which on this trip, our little boy has been very much engaged with the TV a lot more than what Mommy would allow back home. SIGH!
We visited Chinatown to pay respects to the appropriate temples. Prior to coming to the States back in the 90's, Daddy visited the Chinese temples to give his offerings and he wanted to do the same with Erik this time around. Erik is a very intuitive little fellow (at least we think so!), he knows exactly what to do to pay respect to the various Gods. He probably saw what we're doing and just mimicking but still, its pretty amazing that his little mind works so fast!
We also dined out with Grand Aunty Janet (Grandma Katy's cousin) and Erik's Uncle chai chai (yep, he has the same pet name as Erik!) and also Aunty Lauy Lauy at Mommy and Daddy's favorite Dosa restaurant! We went there 7 years ago when Mommy first visited and it was just the BEST dosa ever! Mmmmm...and still is!! Erik had fun meeting more relatives and kept teasing his little aunt (only 12 years old!) by sticking out his tongue and pointing at her, as if he wanted to play!
Singapore
After the couple of days, it was the start of our journey back home. As Daddy says, his home is wherever Mommy and Erik is now....so sweet! Our first layover was in Singapore so Mommy booked a 12-hour block at the Transit Hotel where all of us could take nice hot shower (Hey...all this time, we didn't get showers...we had to take MUG baths!...want more info, email Mommy directly). Erik still wanted to nap so we took an additional 3 hour nap before deciding to head out to town.
Daddy wanted to take Erik to the Singapore Underwater world since Erik loves looking at fishes! When Erik saw the fishes in the gigantic tank right in the middle of the entrance, his eyes grew big and he immediately signed fish! He was quite excited! There was also a "petting" tank where you can dip your hands in to feel the various fishes. Mommy just dipped Erik's little hands in there but refused to allow him to touch any fish! (You just never know!)
There was also a Stingray Feed and Feel tank! All the Stingrays would come near the glass and splash water all over asking for food. Erik's eyes were just fixated at those creatures! Of course, in the background, you could hear a lot of Japanese and Chinese tourists shrieking away when the Stingray splash water or when they feel the Stingray itself. I didn't allow Erik to do the touching at this point.
Then, we went through the Underworld Water tunnel not once ...not twice...but THREE times! Where Erik was able to see lots of different kinds of oceanic fishes including various sharks and Stingrays. He loved it...we took lots of pictures and videos :o) hahaha! Afterwards, as we got out of the aquarium, Daddy got the wacky idea of holding a live snake with Erik...UGH!
Outside there was a staff member with a live Python for tourist to hold and take pictures of. Daddy insisted on holding Erik and the Python for a "Kodak" moment! Mommy freaked out and was yelling at Daddy in Chinese for such a crazy thing...but relented! Erik didn't freak...which was either amazing or he just hadn't realized! Then once the snake was around Daddy...Daddy freaked!! How crazy is that?! I swear, I can hear Child Endangerment already...and us being bad bad parents with very bad judgement! Even though the staff was only 2 feet away, Mommy was definitely not happy. Right afterwards, Mommy wiped Erik everywhere with antibacterial wipes! Sigh! That was stressful!
Back @ Home
And now, we're back at home for almost a good solid 5 days! Erik is still having issues with the time difference. Mommy is back at work. Daddy is helping Erik adjust back into his day care. Reality sets in and....4 big suitcase worth of stuff to unpack and store away! WhooHoo! ;o)
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