Sunset Dinner Cruise

The next evening after we checked out from Shangri-La Rasa Ria, we proceeded to our next activity - Sunset Dinner Cruise. 

As the name of the Cruise implies, the Cruise promises guests to have a chance to enjoy world-renowned KK sunset over South China Sea while cruising past Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park and KK waterfront. At the same time, guests would indulge in an international buffet accompanied with music from a live band on board.

Unfortunately, it was raining non-stop that evening starting from boarding at Sutera Harbour Marina Clubhouse at 5.30pm until check-out at 7.15pm.

Throughout the cruise and with close family members on board, our spirit was not dampened by the lack of sunset view. We have truly enjoyed ourselves!

Up on deck and undeterred of mild drizzle just before
cruise started.

Welcome drink!

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Shots taken immediately after disembarking from the cruise.

At the hotel premise.

Never a Dull Moment at Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Nathan and Gracie were meticulous and scheduled their activities so as to ensure their time at the resort was well spent and fully utilized. No time was to be wasted! 

Just before picking our bicycles to do our cycling, Nathan and Grace found this table tennis table and did not hesitate to spend some time playing table tennis.

Group photo just before starting our cycling.

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At Day 2, we spent part of the morning doing kayaking. Though I was a bit apprehensive initially, it turned out to one outdoor activity all of us enjoyed. There was minimal risk because the area allocated for kayaking is at shallow water! 

Another Happy Time in Shangri-La Rasa Ria

Taking advantage of the early arrival of 2025 CNY at the end of January 2025, Serene's family decided to spend the CNY in her original home town in Sabah. Her family spent a couple of days in Singapore before flying in to KK on 22.01.2025.

The second day after Serene's family came back, we checked into Shangri-la Rasa Ria Resort on 23.01.2025 for a 3D2N stay. We had earlier stayed in this Resort when Sam's family came back for a short holidays in March last year (Read here). Beside its proximity from our home (less than an hour drive), it literally has all the amenities and recreational facilities that cater for adults, teenagers and young children. We found this Resort to be an ideal place to get away from hectic city routine and to chill-out and to spend time together with close family members. 

Recognizing that Nathan is now a Year 9 (Form 3) young teenager, we decided to book a separate adjoining room for him together with his younger sister, Grace. We could sense that they were really happy to be granted such honour and privilege.

Throughout the stay at the Resort, swimming at the resort pool was one activity that Nathan and Grace enjoyed doing most.

Nathan and Grace with their grandma.

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Buffet breakfast at the Coffee Terrace.

Having breakfast at the Coffee Terrace was another enjoyable time for us. Similar to our previous experience in our previous dining at the open terrace, the huge flocks of little birds hovering around and looking for unattended food continued to be both a nuisance as well as a source of fun for young children!

Gracie posed with a tinny birdie at the rail at her right!

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This time , we decided to have room service or in-room dining for our dinner instead of eating at the hotel restaurant or at nearby restaurant. Gracie and Nathan truly enjoyed such experience!

Having snacks in the hotel room.

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The next evening, we had in-room dining again, this time without the parents of the grandchildren!

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Story studio which started as story telling has been a tradition of bonding time between grandparents and grandchildren ever since Nathan and Grace could appreciate story telling (Read here). Even in our stay at the resort just before bed time, this tradition was maintained!

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At the huge beach front.

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At some of the children playgrounds

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We visited the wedding pavilion where Paul and Junshi had their garden wedding way back in July 2015, i.e. nine and a half years ago. Nathan was the page boy while Grace was the flower girl in that occasion (Read here).

How they have grown since those days
when they were page boy and flower girl!