June 25, 2013

In a Submarine under the Sea

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Travel, Wordful Wednesday Jeju island, Korea, Submarine Tour, Travel

The submarine

Have you ever thought about traveling in a submarine? It was a really cool experience for Tiger girl and me when we got to travel in one during our recent trip to Jeju island, Korea. We went on the Seogwipo Submarine (서귀포잠수함) and it was really interesting experience.

The place which went to board the submarine

We had to take a ferry boat out to from Seogwipo Port to Munseom where we boarded the submarine to begin our tour.

The submarine was not really that big but it could fit about 30+ passengers inside. There were port holes on both sides of the submarine so we could look out and see everything that was around us.

The port hole which we looked out from

The water was quite murky and it wasn’t a really clear day as it has been raining the whole day. However we still managed to see the fishes and corals outside the window.

The control panel within the submarine.

The submarine started to descend slowly once the doors were all sealed and we could see the depth which we were at from the display panel on the top of the driver’s area. It wasn’t scary and Tiger girl was thrilled to see that the submarine was moving and we were descending into the depths of the ocean.

The diver

While descending there was a diver show as part of our submarine tour.. He came around during the first stop that the submarine had to bring the fishes which swam outside the port hole.

The fishes which the diver brought past the port hole

The fishes were not as colourful as those that we saw in the aquarium last month. However it was fascinating to see so many fishes swimming pass suddenly.

the corals

As we descended way into the depths of the ocean we managed to see some corals up close. It looks really different from the corals we saw at the aquarium. It wasn’t as vibrant and there were lesser varieties of corals to be seen.

Have you traveled in a submarine before?

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June 23, 2013

Top 10 Interesting Pictures taken last week

Dominique Parenting and Kids, Thoughts holidays, Monday Listicles

Holding hands with a shark

During our trip to Jeju island, Korea we visited the Trick Art Museum. There were many interesting 3D and optical illusion pictures there in the museum which we could take photographs with.

Being trampled by a Mammoth Elephant

R was nearly “trampled” by a Mammoth who seemed to have escaped from the Ice Age. Look how realistic the painting of the creature bursting through the wall and nearly squashing him.

Pulling the horse tail

If being squashed by a giant is not your idea of a fun picture how about taking one of you pulling the horse’s tail. It’s sure more interesting to see and much “safer”.

Siting in Santa’s Sleigh

It will certainly be welcomed if Christmas comes early and to get presents all year round. Tiger girl couldn’t wait to sit in the back with R and I’m certain that she would love more toys or Pororo items.

A cupboard handing on the wall

Doesn’t this look really realistic? In fact only the center top drawer is indented and pops out while the remainder of the cupboard is actually a painting on the wall. Really cool how shadows add to the dimensions in a painting.

Box with items inside

Would you believe that the whole box was painted in? If you were not close by to examine it you would certainly think it was made using a cardboard box which was stuck onto the wall.

Animals within an elephant

This photograph doesn’t have a 3D feel to it however it does make you want to take more then one look as it to be able to see the different animals which emerge between the spaces inside the elephant. Were you able to see the monkey, dog, cat, rat and horse?

Another illusion

The picture does look different when you take a second glance. At first look you see columns but looking closer you will be able to see the silhouettes of people within the columns.

Horses and more.

Could you see the girl’s face between the two horses? For me I found the face more outstanding then the horses at first glance.

Flower Deer anyone?

Tiger girl was getting grouchy and didn’t want to stay inside the museum. We decided to take her outside instead. She brightened up and even posed for a photograph with these deers with flowers painted on them.