Saturday, April 3, 2010

Babymoon in Phuket

This post is long overdue. But for JJ, I must document it down so that when he grows up, he knows that daddy and mommy brought him to Phuket when he was just 21 weeks and 2 days in my womb.

Our 4 days 3 nights babymoon in Phuket was pure indulgence. We stayed in a private pool pavilion at Indigo Pearl, a 5-star boutique luxury resort, located at Nai Yang beach. The room was lavishly decorated in a modern contemporary style where rich wood and stone interplayed. Just outside our room, there was an outdoor bathtub where one could simply relax while soaking in it, taking in the sight and sound of nature in the open air. We even had our own salt water private pool in the courtyard complete with double sun lounger and a comfy daybed.

The hubby and I spent all day swimming and lazing by the pool. When we got tired, we retreated to our room and took our naps. We read to JJ, listened to music and watched DVD at night. And of course we stuffed ourselves silly with so much scrumptious food that when I returned back to Singapore, my sis and bro-in-law were shocked to see a much bigger me.

We even attended a Thai cooking class during our stay at the resort. There were 6 of us in the class. Two were from Belgium and the other two, who just got married, were from England. They were such fun loving people and we enjoyed every minute of their company while cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

Everything we needed could be found at the resort or at Nai Yang Beach. So we didn't venture out of the resort very much. The only time we went out was during our 2nd night in Phuket. We got a cab from the hotel and went to a Thai restaurant highly recommended by a hotel staff in Phuket Town. It turned out to be a huge disappointment. Fortunately, I spotted a signboard of MK steamboat while we past by Central Festival shopping mall. So to satisfy our cravings for good food, we decided to have our second dinner at MK which was great!

Our stay at the resort was such a fantabulous experience and I hope it could be longer. I told the hubby we should bring JJ back when he's old enough. Perhaps when he turns one. I think that would make a wonderful birthday gift for him.

On a separate note, as I'm blogging this, I have a sudden itch to fly again. So Darling, do we have the time to do another babymoon? *wink wink*

JJ at 21 wks. 2 days before babymoon at Phuket.
Pic taken during the FA scan.
JJ was so cooperative during the scan. He acceded to mommy's requests to turn to proper positions so that the scan could be done once and for all and at the shortest time possible. Good job, baby!

(from top left: Clockwise) Indigo Pearl Resort Lobby.
Beautiful chandelier suspended from the ceiling at the lobby.
Babymoon essential: PSP for daddy. Magazines for mommy. DVDs for daddy and mommy. Music CDs and storybooks for JJ.
Our room at Indigo Pearl.
Spacious bathroom with indoor shower.

Daybed and outdoor bathtub at courtyard.


Double sun lounger with sun umbrella at the courtyard.

Salt water pool at the courtyard.

Private beach club for guests at the Nai Yang Beach.

At Nai Yang Beach.

Food glorious food!
(From top left: Clockwise) We dined in twice for dinner at our own pavilion.
Very good spread for buffet breakfast at the Tin Mine. We could do without lunch after a heavy breakfast!
MK steamboat! Love the green noodles.
Thai cooking class conducted at Moo's kitchen.
We had such a great time learning and cooking with Teacher Su and our friends from Belgium and England.

We can cook and so can you!

Tadah! Presenting our masterpieces!
Papaya salad, Phuket seafood fried noodles, green curry and fried bananas sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon.

We are officially experts in Thai cooking! Yay!

Bringing home the apron from Moo's Kitchen as a souvenir.

Last pic in our pavilion before heading to the airport.

Goodbye Phuket! We'll be back...with JJ!

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