Costa Sands Resort at Downtown East (Pasir Ris)

As we checked into Costa Sands Resort, I felt a sense of nostalgia. We were here one and a half years ago - Clare was then 6 months pregnant. We often wondered then how our baby would look like, and we were eagerly awaiting her arrival. If I recall correctly, we had yet to choose a name for our baby daughter. Time certainly flies - the place seems almost identical to how I had remembered it to be, except for perhaps some construction/upgrade works which peppered the surroundings. There is nothing truly amazing about the place, which is essentially a functional venue where family and friends rent rooms/chalets and hold BBQ sessions. It is the memories of joyous time spent with family and friends that count and make the place special.

As I had mentioned, Clare was pregnant during our last visit and hence we didn't get to participate in some of the fun activities available at the resort, such as the Wet & Wild water theme park. This time round, we were definitely going to make the best of our visit, especially with little Chloe in tow !!!



Chloe and Anthea on a train ride - see if you can spot them in the midst of the vastly colourful train....

Merry go-round... something that left me with a dizzy-spell as I was trying to focus my camera shots on Chloe.... haha



Chloe enjoying herself with a variety of games at the arcade...

Chloe and her "best friend" Barney




Kiat and Vincent busy attending to the BBQ...... an area in which both displayed great mastery.... look at those yummy-licious grilled king prawns....


Our visit was intended to coincide with my father-in-law's birthday. Kiat bought a nice mango cake from Jack's Place.....


Blowing out the candles with a little help from 2 grand-daughters.....


Chloe and Anthea enjoying themselves at the Wet & Wild water theme park.

We spent 3 days 2 nights at the resort - at the end of the trip, we left smiling, contented and a little heavier (due to the two consecutive BBQ dinners on both nights..... haha). This time next year, you never know, we could be back here - with 3 kids in tow (my sister-in-law Jaslyn is expecting her 2nd child....). Definitely looking forward to it.