A long-weekend with the extended pet family. And their parents.
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The Madrid magnet!
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Also brought back a souvenir from Frankfurt.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: J week! Bring it on!
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My favorite J-week dish: pork and wanton noodles at Hong Kong Noodle.
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Namwan is happy to see us after a little while away.
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And Maruay has gathered hundreds of friends to come see us, too.
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Looking comfortable in the kitchen.
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I see you there, Namtan.
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Too fat, too lazy.
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A great J-week feast.
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He thinks no one sees him slinking up the car.
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Looking all cute on the car roof.
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Posing for the photo.
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The local memorial for the King, which will serve as a satellite location for the funeral.
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Marigolds all over Thailand; Trad is no exception.
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And then this will be taken down.
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Bangkok-style wires.
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Makro has its J-meat out on ice.
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Back at the house, it's time for a mid-day intervention.
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A very fruitful jack fruit tree, down the road at the Uncle's house.
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Getting a tour of his wood shop.
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And now it's time for the late-afternoon treatment.
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Aww. I didn't realize you could make sleeping on a car look so cozy.
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Not as well hidden as he thought!
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Namwan in the morning. Looking dainty.
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Namtan, waiting for his breakfast.
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Trying to figure out how doors work.
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He got it!
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What's that?
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Sleepy time.
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Back in Bangkok after the 3-day weekend. J noodle soup in Paragon.
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Life-like shrimp. Well, at least in coloring.
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Have I mentioned how much I love the Manila airport?
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A very young jeepney driver.
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It's Christmas time in Manila already!
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Even though they haven't even celebrated Halloween.
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A special dessert on SQ.
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My first time on Sentosa. Too bad I wasn't hear to chill.
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Could be any tropical resort island!
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Fallen tropical beauties.