Sabah bah!

Our first sabah trip was in 2009 and became one of our annual trip since then. on 20th May 2011, as usual my uncle came to sent us to the airport. This will be our first flight with Firefly. Haikal was puzzled as I told him we've arrived at the airport.

"Kenapa airport lain ni ma?", he asked

I told him today we're going to take different airline, no the usual red colour airplanes.

From the check-in counter to the gate, we passed thru a few travelator. Haikal and Kaseh was so excited of the totally new environment. wait till we get to fly abroad okay kids..u'll get to try the train



Kaseh, still groggy and confused. She's not so used to the idea of traveling early in the morning contrary to Haikal who's up and ready no matter when. But I prefer Kaseh being in that state of confused. She's well behaved that way hehe

As we got in the plane, Haikal was more amazed. Being raised with only the red colour plane experience, he can't stop giving credits of the plane he's on.

"Ma, kenapa tak payah naik tangga?"
"Ma, best la aeroplane ni ada lagu"
"Ma, button tepi yg ada arrow atas bawah ni utk apa?"
"Ma, makanan dia sedap la ma"

Kaseh couldn't be bothered. She's too busy trying to get loose of the seat belt. She hated it hehehe

However the flight was delayed due to congestion of traffic. kapal terbang pon kena redah jem??

But the pilot bawa laju gila...we arrived in Kota Kinabalu right on time.

As we arrived the owner of the car rental have waited for us at the entrance of the airport. After settling the luggage into the car, we drove to town. Since it's too early for check-in we visited the Monsopiad Cultural village.



Then we had our lunch at a local restaurant and head to Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai. The usual accomodation whenever we're in Sabah. However this time we're staying at the Borneo Garden View instead of Ocean View.

After checking-in both kids were told to take a short nap so later in the evening they can go swimming.



Later that night, we had dinner at Gayang Seafood Restaurant. So many too eat, so less space in the stomach.



Next day, Haikal insisted that we send him to the Nexie Kids Club. The 'school' he favors so much. So we left him there, and went swimming with Kaseh. Kaseh as usual, throwing a fit as Haikal's not around but she's okay after a while.

During lunch, we picked up Haikal and had our food at the pool bar.



I told him we're going out to town later. He refused to follow. So we left him at the club and went to Kota Kinabalu. Shopping for the usual things, anchovies, dried salted fish, local delicacies; Kuih Cincin and kuih Lidah and some local made brooches.

Then we went back to pick up Haikal and went for dinner.

On the third day, we drove to Kinabalu Park. But to our disappointment, it was raining when we arrived. We can't see a thing. Kesian kami tak dpt tgk puncak Gunung Kinabalu.

Went back to the hotel feeling devastated. We've wasted 3/4 day and get to see nothing. :(

The fourth day will be our last day here. our flight is in the evening so we spent time at the pool and beach. After checking out we went straight to the airport. Upon arrival at the airport we could see the mighty Gunung Kinabalu, very clear view. :)