20th August 2010 , Posted by Edmund Tay

Club Med Bali (Day 3)

Today was a very scary, death-defying day for the Tay family. Do read on to find out more about the intimate details…:)

This morning when we woke up in Club Med Bali, we decided to bring Nicole (Our 5 year old daughter) to try out the circus trapeze on the resort.

flying trapeze

Being young and untainted by fear, she was naturally very excited that she could be like a flying gymnast soaring through the Bali skies…

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In fact, she was still very excited, as she climbed up the ladder towards the platform

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As she made her way to the top…her fears were beginning to show, and she had to be “yanked” across to the platform.

trapeze platform

And here she was, looking apprehensive before the “launch”

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And the moment Nicole was “launched” from the platform…

She shouted…

“LET ME DOWN!!!” 

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It was really quite funny…as the Whole Peaceful Bali Morning…was broken by the continuous shouts of “LET ME DOWN…”

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As you can see…its actually quite high…so who could blame her! :)

Naturally, she was more than happy to be safely down on solid ground!

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However, our adventures did not stop there. Seeing that Nicole displayed such bravery on the trapeze, Mummy managed to get Daddy to try out the circus in the afternoon. She said that Daddy had to go up there, to show his daughter how it is done!

Daddy was not enthusiastic about it at all…

First up, Daddy had to go for ground school training. I had to get used to having myself outside down… A great feat for this out of shape Daddy.

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Here is Daddy with his instructor from New Zealand. Soon, it was my turn…and I had a date with destiny…

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Actually, the hardest part is stretching out to grip for the swing as depicted in the first photo. It was at this moment of time that I actually felt fearful!

However, once you kick off from the platform, the adrenalin starts pumping, and your mind is just focused on getting your legs onto the swing…

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And Yes…I managed to do the over-head hang! Looks like I am on my way to become a Circus Daddy! :)

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Wohoo!!! Club Med Bali is certainly proving to be an unforgettable experience….And as Nicole saw Daddy doing it, she says that she wants to try it again! Talk about leadership by example! :)

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6 Comments

Irene

August 21st, 2010 at 10:09 am    


My heart goes out to Nicole for taking such a daring act! Her desparate expression speaks all. Well done Nicole & its a lifetime experience. Same for daddy!

Celine Yeo

August 22nd, 2010 at 4:01 am    


I tried the trapez when I was at Club Med Bintan and there was not much ‘training’. I just did it! It was fun but got blessed with a thigh bruise when getting off the net! Will give it a go again when I have a chance. Good job daddy for showing Nicole how it was done!! :)

Delphine

August 22nd, 2010 at 4:57 pm    


woohooo! This is so cool! And what a nice poise you have too! Your posts had certainly make me feel like going there too! :)

Edmund Tay

Edmund Tay

August 23rd, 2010 at 11:34 am    


Thanks del! Maybe your next holiday? :)

Edmund Tay

Edmund Tay

August 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 am    


Haha…Not so sure about trying it again…:)

Edmund Tay

Edmund Tay

August 23rd, 2010 at 11:35 am    


Thanks :)

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