Although the thing I was most looking forward to about my recent holiday was relaxing in the sun, I also wanted to be braver in the water. I’ve always been apprehensive in the pool and the sea, due in no small part to being reliant on contact lenses/glasses. Even playing with Isobel in the pool has been problematic because kids do love to splash! If you wear contact lenses you have to be really careful in swimming pools because of the risk of infection.
When my new goggles arrived just before heading off on holiday I was determined to have fun in the pool – no more sitting on the sidelines. Isobel has weekly swimming lessons and is much more confident than me in the pool. She gave me a few lessons which did actually improve my technique. But I took facing my fears in the water to a whole new level when we spent the day at Yas Waterworld!
When we went to Abu Dhabi last year we loved Yas Waterworld, so going back there was top of our list of things to do. I wasn’t very adventurous last time and spent most of the day chilling out on a sunlounger while Pete took Isobel on the rides. I said that if we went back I’d be brave and go down the snake slide…and I did…three times!
In fact I was so emboldened that I went on the Sebag (head first on a foam mat down a big slide) and Hamlool’s Humps, which is the big blue chute in the photos below. I now know why they tell you to cross your legs…I got the mother of all wedgies!
The second drop is really steep and creates a big splash on landing, so I would never have done this without goggles. It’s funny how something so small can make such a big difference. Just being able to “waterproof” my eyes totally transformed my experience of the water park and enabled me to get the most out of it.
There was time to relax though – going on a weekday was a good call because it wasn’t too busy. We topped off the day with two goes on the rollercoaster. It’s only a little one – the fastest rollercoaster in the world is just a stone’s throw away at Ferrari World…maybe one for next year!
I’m so glad that I challenged myself to do the “scary rides” because I’ve always chickened out before. Yas Waterworld isn’t cheap (although we got a good deal through the hotel this time) so there’s no point going just to sit on a sunlounger. We all had such a fun day (and holiday) with the help of our new Vorgee goggles!
You may remember back in February I shared my thoughts on why it’s good to do something that scares you. Well, I’m making a point of following my own advice. I’m making it my mission to try as many new (and even scary) experiences as possible…you only live once, right? In fact I’m not long back from London where I tried out a really fun new experience (take a look at my Instagram for a sneak peak). I’ll be sharing all the details in next Sunday’s post 🙂
Disclaimer: The goggles were gifted to me in exchange for a review. My opinions are completely honest and unbiased.
Oh thats great. I am very carefuly in pools about my lenses. It’s a good opinion to wear swimglases. Thank you for linkup and this wonderful pictures.
The goggles made a world of difference. I’m so glad I had them with me!
Wow, is that a water world or what! Good heavens, I would be scared too! Brave of you that you tried it!
Thanks Nancy! There’s no stopping me now!
What fabulous time you all had! I’m not confident in the water, but it’s amazing how you can put that aside for fun with your family. You all look so cute in your goggles! x
I think I had the most fun out of the three of us! Isobel wasn’t really bothered about some of the rides. It’s usually me sitting around while everyone else has fun!
Wonderful holiday, I saw the park on the way to watch the GP last year, it does look great fun! Thanks for hosting too. x Jacqui Mummabstylish
I love it there…can’t wait to go back! Thanks for stopping by Jacqui 🙂
Emma, you are so cute in your goggles and that adorable red swim suit! This was such a fun post because it looks like you had so much fun! I am so excited for you that you have attacked your water fear! And to think that all it took was some goggles! Have a great week.
Shelbee
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Thanks Shelbee! It was a really fun day and I’m so glad I braved the scary rides 🙂
That’s so great that you could overcome your fears and go on the scary rides, Emma! I’m always the one waiting around for family and friends while they go on all of the adventurous rides! I would have been terrified to go on those steep slides! 😉 XXX
I used to be like that too but now I realise how much fun I was missing out on!
The waterpark looks amazing. I am so glad you got to enjoy it this time!
LOL I did laugh when you wrote about the mother of all wedgies LOL!!!! I had the same thing happen to me a few years ago in a waterpark and it almost put me off for life 😉
Suzy xx
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LOL I just pasted that last comment in the wrong tab!!!!!!!! It was meant for Sam at Fake Fabulous!! Unfortunately I couldn’t find anywhere to delete it, Emma! Sorry about that!! LOL….. what a wally 😉
Suzy xx
Haha! Don’t worry, we’ve all done it! I’ll delete it 🙂
Hey guys, it looks like you had super fun, congrats!
Hopefully I can try a similar experience as yours soon, along with my girlfriend.
Warm wishes from Bucharest, Romania 🙂