Trip to Kaohsiung (Day 3)

The third and final day (Saturday Feb. 28) of the trip started with breakfast in the freezing hotel dining room and then quickly moved on to a big park. The park was located beside a performing arts village thingy that was the intended destination of the little self-guided group. Unfortunately, the performance arts village was closed for renovations so Craig's Mum tried to entertain Craig's cousin Soit-Jade by blowing bubbles!


Craig was far away and can be seen in the background being carried by Aunty Suprana. Craig wanted to play with the "Diamond Geezer".


After giving the children plenty of time on the jungle gym it was time to look for a suitable place for lunch. While walking off in search of such a place, fathers with cameras led the way, followed by children..... and Craig's Aunty Yu-fang.


Craig's Dad had a mango smoothie with lunch that was so good-looking he had to take a picture of it. The hundreds and thousands sprinkled on top must have had something to do with it.


During lunch, Aunty Suprana did a wonderful job of entertaining Soit-Jade by blowing up a balloon and then letting the air blow out into Soit-Jade's face. They both had a really good time with that game.


Lunch was very relaxed and not too short. The restaurant was actually located inside the grounds of a hospital making it very peaceful. Eventually the group moved on to the Love River. Craig was tired and wanted to be picked up all the time but the afternoon ride the previous day had taken its toll on the adults as well.


What Craig and Soit-Jade really needed was a jungle gym with seats all around for adults to sit and watch the children play. And, what do you know, such a place showed up just in time. Craig was pretty happy.


In fact, Craig and Soit-Jade were happy.


With sitting the most popular adult activity that afternoon, a boat cruise along the Love River sounded like a very good idea. Craig enjoyed the scenery.


But could see better from Craig's Dad's lap.


The boat tour was a perfect way to relax and see what was on offer along the riverside.


On the way back to the hotel to retrieve their luggage, Craig was carried by the "Diamond Geezer" Uncle Dean. Craig seemed to like Uncle Dean and his nickname was often heard during the trip.


The group ate sashimi for dinner on some outdoor seats outside of the High Speed Railway station at Zuoying. Craig preferred playing under the seats to eating dinner.


Eventually he came out.


He played with his cousin Soit-Jade for a very short time.


And, played with his mobile phones for a while before boarding the 7:30pm train. He must have been tired though because he slept the whole way on his Dad's lap.