Category Archives: Thailand
Letter to Christian at 15 Months
Dear Ti-ti (since that’s what everybody calls you here – following Noi naa’s lead), You are having the blast of your little life here in Bangkok. You adapted very quickly and now as soon as you sit up and open … Continue reading
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My Jetset Girl
We dropped Bella off at the airport Tuesday night and she flew back to the States all by herself! She arrived at LAX after 9 pm, and then had to turn around and get to John Wayne Airport the next … Continue reading
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The New Fountain
Sue and Joss’s apartment building just got a new fountain installed. Thai fountains tend to be exuberant and a bit random; this one is no exception. It pleases the two babies to no end (although they look stoic here). P.S. … Continue reading
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A Cheap Thrill in Bangkok (one that's appropriate for children…)
We spent the better part of the morning in Rot Fai Park (“Railway” Park – thus known for all the old train cars scattered about the grounds) on rented bicycles. It’s the large park just adjacent to Chattachuk Market at … Continue reading
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Happy Mother's Day
Here in Thailand, Mother’s day is celebrated when the Thai mother of all mothers, THE QUEEN, celebrates her birthday, which was last Wednesday, August 12. There are huge photographs and billboards of her everywhere and fireworks at night. We had … Continue reading
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Floating Market
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHlmWL2INXs] We’ve been back in Bangkok for two days and we’ve just put my parents on the plane to Korea. Sue leaves for South Africa (where she’s giving a presentation at a conference) tomorrow. I should be able to get … Continue reading
Ko Phi Phi
I can hear the waves through the window behind me. Songbae is already asleep (as is Ti-ti) and Bella is listening to another chapter of Harry Potter on my iPod. The room is comfortably cool (outside is still warm and … Continue reading
Island Living
A couple days ago, my sister decided that a trip to the beach would be easier for the kidlets, rather than a trip to the jungle. And since Bella had been begging to go to Ko Phi Phi, Sue organized … Continue reading
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Hanging with the Family
It’s comforting to have extended family around 24/7. There is always somebody who wants to hold the baby. And in a few short hours the grandparents arrive from Korea. No shortage of love and cuddles here (no shortage of bouts … Continue reading
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