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whatever they grow up to be,

they are still our children.

and the two most important things we can give them

are: unconditional love and time.

Leolandia Park, Part 3

A. Aquarium

Rules:

-do not use camera flashes

-never tap the glass

-don't feed the fishes

-don't eat the sharks - ooops! i made that up.

can i take home these two white sharks? =)

There's also the other section: Reptiles, but cameras are not allowed. they don't want the pythons and all the snakes to be disturbed and get wild. precautions are needed.

B. Farm

Rules:

- animals having sex is allowed..=)

- you can feed the goats with lasagna, pizza, ice cream, etc.

- never touch the horses, they might kick your face

relax..i invented those rules!

seriously, the animals are behaved. see? they're in open spaces, except some birds.

hey, look at what the small pig's doing. is this a free show? hahaha

now i know that there are 400 types of goats! whew!

Kiara showing her cutie wits...love it!

C. Snack Time

Tips:

-bring your own snacks, as much as possible. foods are expensive in stores. there are lot of free picnic area to eat freely anyway.

-when you can't stand the heat, eat inside the restaurant and order something. water, for instance. it's cold inside.

- if someone's treating, order what you want! =)

pane prosciutto (bread with ham & cheese)

margherita pizza

D. Peter Pan Show

Rules:

-ready your hands for clapping and singing. italian audience participates so well.

-if you don't understand italian language, clapping would be fine and smiling at yourself ('coz you don't know what's happening) is allowed.

All in all, our weekend get away is worth the heat and the entrance fee.

We'll be back there for sure!

Leolandia Park, Part 2

Fun Rides!

frog ride

leonardo da vinci rapids. nobody seems to ride that one. scared?

"i don't want to get wet"! (my alibi)

carousel

Leolandia park train. takes you around the place. i guess the turtle will arrive first...too slow. well, it's for babies and kids! (a turbo train won't be fit)

sorry kiara, this train is for 100cm kids only. i'm not yet 150cm. am i overqualified?

a rotating cup will do with her Papi

vikings. my hub, his cousin jeff and jaki braved the swings!

survivor Jaki!

ferris wheel

my daugheter didn't react at all, we're on top and she stays calm...brava kiara!

Jaki's the nervous one. i requested a quick smile, even we're swinging up high.

Kids (and not so kids) enjoyed some rides. we'll need another day to try all of the fun rides.

we'll be back!

MiniTalia-Leolandia Park

Location: Capriate, Bergamo, Italy

The Minitalia-Leolandia Park is composed of 27 amusement rides, shows, Leonardo Da Vinci Museum, aquarium & farm in Bergamo, just 20 minutes from Milan.

opens from 9:30am - 7:00pm
entrance fee: 22euro for adults
17 euro for kids 100-140cm, over 65 years old and disabled persons

free entrance if it's your birthday!

this is my second time here. it was still named as Fantasy World way back 2004. It was renovated and expanded. more attractions and rides.