Bangkok Week 857

November 28, 2024

Mum’s back from London, and things are as busy as ever. We visited two parks over the weekend; and the holiday season is officially here! 🎄

Swinging into Friday be like... whee!

And Mum's coming home soon! Just doing a fly-by past Suvarnabhumi.

Clear shot of the satellite terminal, which is now very heavily used.

Great view of Mega Bangna.

And Ancient Siam (although we've never gone).

And greeted by this friendly face upon landing. Where are we, anyway?

Mum couldn't even get two steps into the house before being tackled (for souvenirs).

Showing off her new undies from M&S.

And jumping right into his maze book.

One of mum's team members gave Arlo & Lucy some Peppa Pig activity books, too. That was so kind!

Quick fish-feeding, and then time for bed!

Up early to play on Saturday morning.

Starting the day with some fishing.

Lucy made this tall Taipei 101.

And time for our Saturday morning swim!

Arlo's turn!

Rhino Hero still entertains.

Someone was fast asleep and didn't want to wake from her nap.

But we had plans! Off to Benjakitti Forest Park to meet Aya and her family.

We hadn't been there in ages, and have only brought bikes once before.

It was Lucy's first time biking there.

Checking out the lotuses.

Watching the water bead up and roll off the lotus leaves.

Surprisingly huge flower for such a small center.

These city kids are fascinated by the nature!

All the kids (no adults allowed!) on top of a viewing point.

Smile!

And just Arlo and Lucy.

The sun sets so early now!

Running around the amphitheater after dark.

Taking the express route back: via the elevated walkway.

More fishing the next morning.

Arlo kindly let Lucy play in his room on Sunday morning.

Checking out the stars.

It's Team Cereal!

A lovely Sunday morning at the park: another place we've not been in a while.

This monkey is at home here.

Arlo chose to practice his volleyball skills.

Playing together (briefly).

And heading back to the car via the Christmas displays at Emporium and EmQuartier.

A roller coaster in the walkway.

That's one giant, colorful tree!

Special late-afternoon treat: Ba Noo, a neighbor from our old house, came to visit.

She lives in Sydney now, and was back in Bangkok for a few weeks only.

Back to school on Monday; new games set up for the kids.

This monkey has graduated to hanging from his legs.

Lucy was happy to see Amalia after the weekend.

Someone doesn't want to go home!

Just lounging around on Tuesday morning.

Letting the coach know that he won the game.

Bath time hairstyles by Dad.

Someone wants to take bubbles to school...

What is this monkey up to?

Teacher Preeti said that Lucy really likes beading. Although we don't have any beads at home, we were able to improvise.

Ta-daa! Done in no time!

Arlo with his hedgehog purse.

Mum and Lucy are watching a movie.

Lucy is really keen to use the monkey bars on her own, and insists that she can...

... until it's time to come down!

Baby Ellie is cherished by all the kids in the Moo Baan.

Uh oh, Arlo! You have a bubble in your hair!

Lucy's school was having a morning dance party to Christmas tunes. The holidays are officially here!