Some days we pack so much into a day, it’s hard to share it all, especially when we don’t have a good internet connection. So here are some pics from our day trips in the Cameron Highlands – while these pictures are only a week old, it feels like a lifetime ago. We were thrilled…… Continue reading Time flies when you are picking strawberries…by Hil

Nothing like meeting up with old friends for a play date. Okay, so we’ve only known the DP family for less than a month but it feels like a lifelong friendship. Thanks for the swim, lunch, singsong and play – the Gingersnaps were so happy to see you guys again. We know we will see…… Continue reading Turtle Camp reunion

The Easter Bunny managed to find the gingersnaps all the way up in the Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. So the hunt was on! Kindereggs are just a little bit different here – and very yummy! How did the Easter Bunny know that we needed some hair clips? We’re organized for the Mossy Forest tour so…… Continue reading Easter in the Cameron Highlands (better late than never) by Hil

I love cheesecake! I’ve been wanting to try this Japanese cheesecake (apparently you have to line up in Toronto to get it) but we found it in the food court of the Pavilion mall in KL. Don’t let the faces fool you, they didn’t like it. To quote Ruby, “I ate it all, but I…… Continue reading Hanjuku Cheesecake by Hil

From rescuing sea turtle eggs to the air conditioned blasting movie theatre…what a contrast. Beauty and the Beast got 3 thumbs up from the Gingersnaps. And if you are wondering, yes, popcorn (in a box) is just as expensive as at home. Or you could opt for the “fishball and coke” combo. Drew pulled our…… Continue reading Let’s go to the movies….by Hil

Things we have learned about turtles so far: Sea turtles are becoming extinct There are 8 different kinds of sea turtles All the eggs in the nest hatch at the same time A female turtle has to be about 20 years old before she can lay eggs Turtles cannot breathe underwater Only 80% of the…… Continue reading Hello from Juara Turtle Project, by Charlotte, Ruby, Arden and Drew

Over the course of our two weeks with the ‘Gingersnaps’ we joked several times about me writing an entry as a guest blogger. Travel to the other side of the world to visit them and offer to babysit for a night and you might get to be a guest blogger too!  So here I am……… Continue reading A guest post by Aunt Cate (and Uncle Boots)

It’s been a whirlwind tour of Singapore, but we’ll be back! So much to do in this city and you have to marvel at the organization – the roads, public transport and green spaces are truly world class. I know Drew already posted pics on our visit to the Botanical Gardens, but I want to…… Continue reading Sea Turtle Camp, here we come by Hil

What a day. Started with a long subway ride that needed several transfers: Quick pic with “The Pacifier”: And onto the rides (with lots of “thumbs up”): I don’t do spinning rides – neither does Drew, so the kids were on their own and loved it! ​​ All Arden wanted to do was drive a…… Continue reading More pics, less words by Hil

I could have stood there all day and watched theses balls…. Paul, get your mind of the gutter…I know what you are thinking. This is a family blog! ​​​ ​ People stop us all the time to take pictures of the girls. They usually grope Arden in the process. We’re all getting pretty used to…… Continue reading Singapore delight…in the airport by Hil