Lunar Eclipse @ Pulau Melaka

DH had a conference in Seremban, so I took the opportunity to go on a short trip to Melaka with the kids.
Pohpoh and Kongkong decided the bridge leading to Pulau Melaka would be the best spot to observe the lunar eclipse.

We watched as fishermen went out to sea and the bridge gradually filled with anglers as the night wore on.

The boys and Kongkong.
It was a breezy night and clouds obscured the moon at times.

We were there till we witnessed partial eclipse.

The rest of the night was spent gazing at the moon until it turned an orangey-pink at total eclipse

Planetarium Negara

We had hours to while away before DH's meeting ended. So after the rather memorable Bird Park escapade, we headed for the National Planetarium.
We had been reading up on astronomy and the moment Han walked in, he pointed at a poster and shouted "Look, Orion's belt!"

The kids' favourite spot, the anti-gravity room. The floor sloped, so standing still without holding to the sides was difficult.

Sliding out of the anti-gravity room.

Han is inside the sleeping bag

Lots of exhibits to manipulate. If only they were set at kids height or place blocks to stand on.
I had to carry Ean so that he could see what it was that he was doing.

Spacesuit

A nice place to playact.

Observation deck for a view of KL.