We just got back to Singapore yesterday after what was the best holiday the kids ever had. Ok it was basically the only holiday they’ve ever had but they’ve been raving about it non stop. Their eyes light up when they talk about the trip and Kirsten keeps reminding us about all the fun stuff she’s done.
“Yesterday we go see the penguins, remember? So cute right? Remember yesterday we sit the boat, and the boat go SO FAST! I like the boat. And the horse. And the tram. And the birds…”
I’ve still got lots of places to share and pictures to edit so those will be coming up over the next couple of days.
Today though, I bring to you the beauty of Churchill Island. Located right next to Phillip Island, it’s got a Heritage Farm that’s got the cutest cattle I’ve ever seen – Shetland Cattle, otherwise known as furry cattle. By me, at least. The long hair makes them all look like super cuddly soft toys, soft toys with horns that can pepper me with large holes.
During this trip, I’ve grown rather fond of farms. The smell isn’t half as bad as I thought it would be and all the animals are so relaxed all the time, just walking around eating their grass. I think if we lived in a farm, Truett would make a really good cowboy. He walked around exploring the place, petting the animals and blending right in.
And this was the chicken that Tru was chasing but then it decided to turn around and peck him on the hand. So obviously, he backed away from the crazy chicken. When Kirsten saw it, she ran up to the chicken and tried to tell him off, like “no no, you cannot peck kor kor.” The chicken couldn’t care less and tried to attack her as well, so they both turned and ran away from it.
We would have intervened but it was too hilarious to watch.
There were also wagon rides pulled by this beautiful shetland horse. She was so gentle that she ate right out of Tru’s hand. I assume it’s a she because I didn’t see the um, thing that boy horses usually have.
Totally loved the wide open spaces, the wild flowers, the pretty cattle, the wagon rides and the fresh air. But most of all, I loved watching them look like this.
PS. The second episode of Olay 360 is out here. It’s all about combating pigmentation with skincare and makeup so you get flawless, radiant skin. I know many of you enjoyed watching me cringe, so here’s more for your viewing pleasure.
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oh yes those furry cattle are too cute!! haha…
wow is that your mum in the last picture (sorry if she isn’t).. but if she is she’s looking real good! won’t believe that she’s a grandmother heh
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Hahahaha yes it’s my mom and she’ll be pleased to hear that.
Wow, thanks for sharing your Melbourne photos! Now you make me wanna hop on a jet with the kids immediately and head for Melbourne! Especially with this latest post! (And yes, I thought I saw you cringing a little when watching the trailer for Olay 360) :) :)
While I was editing the pictures, I wanted to hop back on a jet back to Melbourne too. Missing it already.
Heh we went to Phillip Island last year with our 2 year old boy and that EXACT same rooster attacked him too (I have it on video, even)! It actually crept up behind him, flew up and scratched him squarely on the back. Fortunately, he was wearing a jacket, jumper and a tee shirt, but he still had long red welts on his back when we took his clothes off.
OMG Seriously??! Ok, I wouldn’t be surprised because this rooster is pure evil. I mean, look at his crazy eyes. Your boy must have been traumatized because Tru ran to a corner to nurse his wound and refused to go near it again.
I know, that Rooster has got Evil Thoughts. I looked at the video and you can see the rooster giving my son this dirty look and then running up to him from behind! Since it was a sneak attack, my son never saw what happened – he just cried a little and stopped when I gave him a cuddle.
Hahahah I would have made that chicken into some delicious fried chicken. Ok my sis is still in Melbourne, I’ll get her to abduct the evil chicken on her next trip to Churchill Island.
Whenever we go holidays, kids will always remember the farm, with it’s sheep, the cows, the koalas.. instead of the themeparks and rides :)
Agreed! That’s why we kept going to visit animals. We went to 2 farms, 2 zoos, 1 aquarium, 1 penguin thing, and a lot of parks with birds. And no theme parks.