Sunday Afternoon at Artvo

Been bugging Joel to come with me to see what Artvo was about. It is a "trick-art gallery" and boasts as the first of its kind in Australia. I have been to one in Phuket about 5 years ago and thought he might like it too. So, on one Sunday afternoon we headed down to Docklands to check the place out. 

We got there at around 3 pm and went straight to Artvo. Ticket price was $28 for one adult. The attendant was happy to instruct us of what to do and here I am doing the first ever pose.

At first we found it difficult to understand how to pose so we were quite awkward.

Or the photos we took were quite blurry.

Then we warmed up and got the idea.

I swear this smile would be my biggest if I can afford to shop like this!

It also tested our acting skills such as being afraid of giant creatures. 

Or almost falling off a wooden bridge. 

And trying to hide from a one eyed green moster. 

We also got a chance to visit famous tourist spots like a canal in Venice.

Or just sitting near Trevi Fountain. 

Indulged in red wine.. 

and him with a giant sushi

I must say, our acting skills were tested. Joel liked it as much as I did. It's a great way to spend an afternoon with friends and family. I'd recommend you all try one near your area, if there are any.

Thank you for reading and 'til next blog!

A visit to Phuket Trick Eye Museum

I have always loved visiting museums. It showcases a lot of things for learning. I remember when I was a child and we had a tour where we went to Museo Pambata. That was a lot of fun!  Now, different kinds of museums have sprouted. For one there was this Camera Museum in Penang, Malaysia we visited. Another kind is what we call Trick Eye Museum.

I do not know if it can be considered a real museum or its coined as it is but in other cities, trick eye museums have been sprouting. They offer interactive 3D paintings for photo opportunities. I guess, what we can learn from this kind of place is how to act to give justice to the background paintings.

My friends and I decided to go and try this museum for ourselves. Adding to our happiness was the fact that we found discounted tickets to the museum from groupon. The usual price for admission for one adult is around 500THB. We paid only around 200THB each. Sweet!

It was one Sunday afternoon when we went. It was late so we had the place to ourselves. We were asked to leave our shoes in the reception. I did not question why, maybe they do not want their floors dirty? Nevertheless, we were happy to oblige.

These were what we experienced inside.

We were chased by bulls!

Thankfully got out alive from a horror train. 

Held hands to save friends from falling off a bridge.

I can imagine how I'd spent this tremendous amount of money :) #feelingrich

Experienced the feeling of only having half a body.

Shopped 'til we dropped.

 Flew with the wings of an angel.

Knew what it was like to almost fall off a cliff.

Channeling the inner public speaker.

It was a challenge on how to position ourselves and to act so that the photos can be realistic as possible. For our group photos, there was a museum staff who assisted us. She also gave tips on how to have the best photos taken. We had a thousand photos taken and loads of fun. Visit a trick eye museum near your place today. Channel that inner actress/ model in you and have fun!