It was a long flight from Cape Town to Penang, Malaysia.
With 18-hour flight and another 6 hours layover time, it was indeed exhausting for both baby and me.
It is a blessing that Ethan was so well-behaved. He barely cried, spending the whole day sleeping and chatting most of the time. I can see though he is tired as he was woken up a lot by the pilot's announcement or when the crew served food and drinks.
However, he didn't fuss at all as he was amazed with the lighting in the plane and entertained with many things to look at. He was so contented sleeping my in arms, and being carried in the Boba Carrier during transit.
We arrived safely and happily greeted by the grandparents and family.
Everyone in Penang was so happy so see him, and he is enjoying the joyous atmosphere that sometimes he looked a bit shocked with all the noise...haha (like the picture above).
Before I end the post, a last picture of the happy & friendly baby!
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Cape Town - Dubai - Kuala Lumpur - Penang |
With 18-hour flight and another 6 hours layover time, it was indeed exhausting for both baby and me.
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Daddy missing Ethan already |
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Ethan's very symmetrical pointy face - and some newborn scabs on top of his head still waiting to peel off |
It is a blessing that Ethan was so well-behaved. He barely cried, spending the whole day sleeping and chatting most of the time. I can see though he is tired as he was woken up a lot by the pilot's announcement or when the crew served food and drinks.
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Sitting on the aeroplane seat |
However, he didn't fuss at all as he was amazed with the lighting in the plane and entertained with many things to look at. He was so contented sleeping my in arms, and being carried in the Boba Carrier during transit.
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So contented in the baby carrier |
We arrived safely and happily greeted by the grandparents and family.
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With Phopho |
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With KongKong and his cousins |
Everyone in Penang was so happy so see him, and he is enjoying the joyous atmosphere that sometimes he looked a bit shocked with all the noise...haha (like the picture above).
Before I end the post, a last picture of the happy & friendly baby!