A different Chinese New Year's Day

Over the years, we seem to have fewer and fewer people to visit during Chinese New Year. It was like that yesterday, so we had time to do something we had mentioned before to the girls. We finally went on a cable car ride! Auntie V from France was here for a visit so it was just the right time to be doing something touristy.

I can't remember when I last stepped foot on Mt Faber but the place has undergone an amazing transformation. The souvenir shop sells beautiful stuff instead of your standard cheesy Merlion knick knacks (see pic of Pumpkin at the shop) and the washrooms are so stunning, there were tourists taking pictures there.

Being the typical Singaporeans, we didn't spend any money at the souvenir shop, only on the main event - the cable car ride. KK and I have a fear of heights so when the cable car left the tower, we were feeling pretty nervous; I didn't dare look around or even move an inch at the start; fortunately we did not get one of those transparent floor type of cars. But the girls were totally fearless and were thrilled with the ride from start to finish. You could say we started the new year on a high note!