Saturday, September 19, 2009

Dukw Tour

Dearest Princesses,

We went on a Dukw Tour today. We had some discount with SAFRA so we decided to bring you both as you had missed out on the one that your school had gone on, Skyler.

It was a mad rush for us to get there on time as Papa had to work today. Mama and you both came down to pick Papa up and Papa's event had gone on for longer than planned. Thus, once it was over, Papa dashed off to meet you all.

We then rushed down to the Singapore Flyer where the Dukw Tour was to begin. We managed to get there with some minutes to spare but we couldn't get into the carpark! They had shut down the first level of parking to do some work and the second level was full! Thus, we decided that Mama would bring you, Skyler, if Papa couldn't get a parking lot and dash to the office in time. Thus, Mama brought you first, Skyler, while, Ashley, you stayed in the car with Papa.

After Mama and you had gone, Skyler, Papa still had to wait anxiously to get into the car park. Papa was praying over and over that we would be able to take the ride together when all of a sudden, several cars were allowed into the car park all at once - including ours!

Papa made a mad dash up the car park and managed to find a lot. In fact, there seemed to be several lots available at that point in time so we don't know why we weren't allowed in sooner. Anyway, Papa then grabbed you, Ashley, and ran to the office across the road to catch up with Mama and you, Skyler.

Thank God! We managed to reunite before the vehicle set off and we were allowed onto the boat together! Yay!

However, we had to sit separately as the 'boat' was very crowded and Papa sat away from you all. The 'boat' then entered the water at the river before going into Marina Bay and up to the Merlion Park. While it was on the water, Papa went forward to be with you all. When it got back to land, Papa had to sit down as it got bumpy on the roads.

There wasn't much to see on land as this was the period of the F1 Grand Prix and lots of the buildings had fences in front of them. Anyway, it wasn't as if the route was that scenic. Oh well ...

After we got back to the office, we got off and took a few photos around there.

All in all, the ride wasn't really that fantastic. It was a good experience for what it's worth but it's not something that we'll repeat. Not much value in it. Also, the tour guide wasn't really very good and she was actually quite insensitive - not good at all.

We love you girls lots!

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