KL Berjaya 30 Jul - 1 Aug

The success of our first family trip (to bintan) gave us the courage to embark on our 2nd trip (to KL). However, it wasn't as easy this time round.

Warning to my #1 fan: This post is likely to be another long read. So please gear up with pop corns or come back when your brain needs a long break.

Day 1

We woke our little princess (something that all parents dislike) at 6.15am, changed her and caught a cab to Golden Mile complex to board our 7.30am coach. We travelled to KL by Transtar First Class Coach (www.transtar.com.sg/firstclass.php). It was our first choice simply because it is comfy, has entertainment and has pipping hot meals on board served by steward/ess. Most importantly, we don't need to worry about not having enough hot water to make milk for Rachel because they have!

After feeding her, we were served Hainan chicken rice for breakfast. It was a bit oily for breakfast so I didn't finish (surprisingly).

The spacious seat makes feeding easier.

We reached Berjaya Hotel, KL at around 1pm. A little late because the coach waited for late-comers *furious* and it was raining in the morning. Nevertheless, we all felt revitalized the moment we stepped into the clean, spacious and modern hotel lobby. I knew about this hotel many years back when my ex-company implemented ERP for them. I have no discount but I love the hotel for its spacious rooms and convenient location. However, I shall explore hotels near mid valley next time since my friend commented that shopping there is great.

After we checked into our room, unpacked and rolled over the king size bed, we headed downstairs to the shopping complex (Berjaya Times Square) for Japanese food. How I missed non-oily rice!

Hotel lobby > On our bed > Jap restaurant

Recharged with late lunch, we walked around the shopping area for couple of hours. Nothing attractive and prices were almost the same as Singapore. I only bought 2 free-size polo (not the Ralph Lauren) tees that they won't let me try, and they turned out to be a little tight for me. Sob. Never mind, I shall either stretch them or slim down, whichever is easier. (Shawn, don't you laugh and ask me to go for the former option!)

We also got some baby carrots and chicken breast meat from Cold Storage supermarket to cook porridge for Rachel. We brought along our mini rice cooker after learning that my colleague did that on his recent trip. We love copying fantastic ideas (that works!).

Since we had late lunch, dinner didn't come to my mind until 8pm, and it was then when there was a room service call at the door and SURPRISE... Shawn planned a in-room candlelight dinner without me smelling a rat at all. I was so touched. And the idea of in-room dining was brilliant because Rachel could continue her kiddy entertainment while we appreciated a leisure fine dining, served by 2 waiters the entire night. But it was kind of weird having waiters standing outside our room, waiting for our cue for the next course.

Nevertheless, it was an excellent dinner, especially my Black Cod Fish! Years of hinting him of the need for surprises has paid off! I suppose a big diamond ring will be the next surprise since it has been a hot hint for years. Ha *kidding, please don't waste money on that unless you got millions to spare!*

Our Set Dinner:
1) Smoked Duck Breast served with Mushroom & Asparagus Salad

2) Cauliflower Cream Soup with Green Zucchini & Sea Scallops

3) Strawberry Sorbet

4) HER: Black Cod Fish Fillet with Kalamata Olive Crust served with

Fresh Tomato, Coulis Tomato, Sauteed Spinach & Saffram Mashed Potatoes

HIS: Grilled Angus Beef Tenderloin served with

Potatoes Spring Rolls, Butter Vegetables & Truffle Oil Jus

5) Passion Fruit Delight -

Panna Cotta, Cibouste & Ice Cream

6) Coffee or Tea &

Non Alcoholic Sparkling

7) Chocolate Pralines

Rachel's 'Dessert'
Watching her educational DVDs in the complimentary play pen

Day 2

After a lazy morning and buffet breakfast, we brought our little boss to KLCC Aquaria, a 2.5 million litre "Living Ocean". We initially thought it was just a big aquarium for public viewing but it was not. Instead, it felt like Singapore Underwater World. Since we already got there, we paid and went in. Fortunately, little boss enjoyed looking at the fishes.

Little Boss comfortable in her high-chair > KLCC Aquaria

Our back ached from carrying her the whole morning and we happily hopped into Toys"R"Us (when we spotted one) to let her try on toy cars so as to rest our almost twisted spines.

She looked like a big girl, riding on the toy cars. Apart from entertaining Rachel, Shawn and I had a good time sparring with styrofoam swords. Luckily, we didn't break the swords. Hee.

Toys"R"Us > Shopping ard KLCC > Taxi to Hotel > Family pic in lift mirror > Collapse in bed

We, the new 'hunchbacks of notre dame', treated ourselves to dinner at Hard Rock. I had very good pork ribs in Hard Rock, London but HR in KL doesn't have since they are Halal. So I tried their beef ribs which was equally fantastic.

At Hard Rock, Kuala Lumpur

Day 3

We had a drama morning. At the breakfast table, our princess self-entertained with a spoon happily (shots 1 to 7), got upset suddenly & banged on the table (shots 8 to 10) and then stopped crying after a few seconds (shot 11) automatically. Sigh. Mood swing this young? Now you wonder why our white hair grow so fast these days.

We left KL at 2pm on our Transtar First Class Solitaire (which we preferred to First Class). Lunch on board was sesame rice with marmite chicken, vege and egg. Simple but delicious.

Ride home was bad for me as I developed motion sickness. Not sure was it due to watching movie (for hardly 15 mins) or juggling our Ms Duracell who climbed everywhere, pulled everything and licked anything.

Pictures above show Ms Duracell still in charging mode.

We reached Singapore at 6.40pm which was considered pretty fast. Back home, we had simple dinner and all (including Ms Duracell) went to dreamland by around 10pm. All that carrying (of Rachel) was super exhaustive.

Next trip, we will bring our Quinny Zapp, no matter what!