Little Explorer

Upon checking into the hotel rooms/ resorts, Cavan would first explore the room and test out the equipments...

Checking out Mt Sorak Resort room and phone












Checking out the phone and heater at Pacific Hotel room.

Surviving the Korea trip

Really thank God that Cavan enjoyed himself so much throughout the trip. It was beyond my expectation.

Flight to Korea
Our flight was 1am and it was way past Cavan's bedtime. He was excited about this new experience and was wide awake. Plus Aunt Judy and family were here to see us off, so he couldn't get much sleep before that. It was only when the plane was on the runway that he fell asleep... He didn't have much complain about the air pressure, probably thanks to the pacifier. He did shuffle a few times, as he was unable to stretch out and sleep. Nevertheless, he did not complain.

Korea
He pretty did what everyone did. When people napped on the coach, he napped. When people got off to sightsee, he did (although there were times we wanted to stay in the coach so he could sleep longer). When people ate, he ate. His routine was hay-wired but he was not fussy. He was a good baby travellor. Clem and I were so inspired to bring him on another trip.

I think Cavan enjoyed Waterpia the most. He loved swimming and spent a splashing great time. Other than this, he was just happy to be out everyday.

Korea is family-centric. The parks that we went had strollers for rent. Koreans also love kids. Cavan always had someone coming up to him, to play and talk with him.

So what did Cavan eat?
We were kiasu parents. Brought loads of milk powder, 2 types of cereals (1 for milk feed, 1 for direct feed), biscuits, bread, even Singapore-boiled water. Cavan was able to eat most of the local food- rice, udon, soup, chicken, veg (not kimchi). We had to bring back the cereal. Water-wise, it was safe as long as we boiled. I tried not to give him mineral water.

Although Cavan only paid infant fare (flight plus airport tax only), he was given a share of every meal we had. He had his own bibimbap, ginseng chicken (yes, the whole chicken) with glutinous rice etc. Of course, it was his daddy who downed everything eventually. He got double portion, that lucky guy.

On flight, Cavan was served Gerber's mashed chicken n veg, mashed green beans, banana n custard pudding and applesauce. Clem and I tried some. Yucks and double yucks. Do they really expect babies to eat these?

Cavan was very adaptable. He ate whatever we ate altho we had so much more. I think we put on weight during the time. Cavan, on the other hand, seemed to have lost weight...

The weather was really cold. Was below 5 deg then. 

"Is this really going to be my lunch?" 

With mommy 

Doesn't Cavan look like he's from Shaolin? 

Pic taken at Nami Island, supposedly made famous by Korean Drama "Winter Sonata".

Cavan's fav grandaunt Judy sent us off at the airport with her family. Gave Cavan a red packet as this was his 1st trip by air. She was going to miss him so much!  

Cavan was so excited about the trip! Here he was looking out from the coach's window.

So blessed!

Cavan is so blessed. Knowing that this is his 1st trip by air and the weather is going to be cold, there are so many favours done for him.

My director's PA went specially to buy him 2 sets of thermal wear upon finding out that I couldn't get his size. Not only that, she went back to wash them so they can dry in time for the trip! I was so touched...

Hiro, Clem's brother bought him a cute Winnie the Pooh pullover. It was sooooo cute!

Preparing for Korea trip

Can't imagine there's so much to pack for a little guy! Had wanted this vacation so much after a busy 1st quarter. But this seems to be more work.

Will I get to enjoy myself, or spend time watching over Cavan instead?

Will I get to enjoy the rides, or spend time carrying him instead?

Not forgetting several what ifs:
- what if Cavan cries on the plane and annoy everyone else?
- what if he starts to poo during the flight, or during the journey as we travel to places?
- what if he can't get adjusted to the time and climate? The temperature is about 4-18 degrees C.
- what if the water is not safe for him to drink? And I'm not keen to feed him on mineral water yet.

I checked on the price of items in Korea. A loaf of bread cost 1600 won. A can of beer costs 1500 won. It's cheaper to let Cavan drink beer than to eat bread...

Spotted!

Cavan was due for his MMR in May 06. Meanwhile, we had a few scares.

During Chinese New Year in end Jan, he developed a fever up to 39.4 deg C. His eyes seemed a bit puffy. And spots started appearing all over his body. Measles? Chicken pox? No, false measles. The doc told us.

In end Mar, he had mild fever. Again spots all over his body. What was it? German measles, or rubella, or 3-day measles.