It’s that time… time to head for home. Every journey has an end, and for us, that starts today. We arranged a very late checkout with the hotel (3pm), which was amazing and allowed us to do much more today than we otherwise could have. We started the morning pretty late—a good sleep for all—then headed down for breakfast before a swim. The kids have loved the pool, and this was their chance for one more swim before we go. ...
Today was a BIG day. We visited Universal Studios in Singapore—just one stop on the Monorail from our hotel on Sentosa. Initially, we were not sure if we would do it or not, given both H and I are not fans of big, fast rides (roller coasters, etc.). But after a bit of research and discussion with the kids, we decided to go for it—and we are glad we did. ...
Today we leave Milan, and Italy. We’ve packed up and headed to the train station to catch the MXP Express train out to the airport. Unfortunately, the experience at the airport this time around was not as smooth as when we arrived. The check-in process was great, but then security was chaotic. We must have hit peak hour. We waited patiently in the barely moving line for what seemed like an hour, but eventually made it through. ...
Today is the day! Today we fly! After roughly six months of planning, it’s time to head off on our family’s next big adventure—travelling through Italy, Croatia, and Singapore. We have a long day ahead of us. First up is a four-hour drive to the airport. Then we fly to Milan with a brief stopover in Singapore to stretch our legs and change planes before continuing the flight. Milan is not our ultimate destination, though. Once we arrive and collect our bags (yes—they will make it 🤞🤞), we will catch a train up to Varenna on Lake Como, which will be our base for the first few days. ...