Bangkok Week 636

September 3, 2020

Wow! It’s September already! Lucky Arlo gets to ring in his birthday month by spending a long weekend in Trad, with his Puu, Yaa, and Aa Top! And many, many more people for that matter.

Friday night, and it's pouring rain. The soi is flooded. Uh oh!

Finishing his dinner while checking out the floodwaters.

Excited for Saturday morning! Although Arlo has no idea what's in store for him soon!

A loooong drive to Trat! (And he's wondering why his neck is sore.)

Pit stop at Tesco Klaeng. (Arlo sees so many wheels out the window!)

Wow! Did you know that we have a giant wheel in our own car!?

Finally, we make it! And Arlo's Uncle Top has some toys waiting for him.

Arlo enjoys zooming around the front of the house in his airplane.

Keeping his distance at first.

Checking out his Puu's tuk tuk. What great wheels it has.

Slowly warming up to his Yaa.

Getting warmer.

They must be good people. They have big water bottles!

Floor time!

Playing on the bed in the cool bedroom.

What a great AC remote.

And an Arlo-sized door.

Woah! What's this!?

It's looking at me!

Unlike Arlo, Ngern likes to sleep on his back.

As does Tong! It runs in the family!

Sunday morning! Time for coffee!

Breakfast for Arlo. Pumpkin and eggs, that Yaa just made!

Posing for photos with his Aa Top.

"Wait, whose lap am I in?"

And saying good-night to Granny and Grandpa in Toronto.

Arlo showing his cards: he can hold the cup himself!

Playing with ice for the first time. It's cold!

Looking at things with Puu.

The spinning soda cans are a real hit.

Patiently waiting for the guests to arrive.

And here they are! And off goes Arlo!

Taking in all the new faces.

Stranger danger seems to have worn off.

Minute 1 of the ceremony: sitting patiently.

Minute 2: starting to wonder what we're doing here.

Minute 5: trying out mum's lap. She's doing that funny thing with her hands, too.

Minute 10: Arlo gives up.

Having fun with his Yaa while the monks have their lunch.

Raise your hands if your name is Arlo!

Arlo was very patient while being passed around.

The guests are gone, and everyone is pooped! Time to rest!

Trip to the market in the late afternoon.

After meeting so many new people today, Arlo's feeling adventurous. Poke the paw!

And grab the nose!

And steal Puu's watch!

Bonding over some manly things: wheels.

Yay, Arlo! Stand stand stand!

Oh no! Monday morning already.

How come mum is cudding with that furry thing?

Enjoying the cool morning air with his Yaa.

Spoiling him by letting him play with the fish.

Arlo's first fishing trip!

Having a chat.

Family shot.

And one more with Aa Top, this time.

Ouch. Someone's neck is going to be sore soon!

Stormy skies! We drove through patches of rain along the entire route back.

Showing off his cool new t-shirt from his Aa Top and Yaa.

Yay! Swimming Wednesday!

Arlo can't contain his excitement.

Time to get down to business.

Warming up.

And practicing standing in the water.

Practicing kicking on our backs.

And swimming back to the side of the pool.

Arlo crawled across the table to get a better look at the 0 on mum's nose.

Trying on his automobile overalls - they still fit.

K. Noi is taking Arlo up for a play date with his girlfriends!

Definitely up-to-no-good!

And spotted by Dad while out.

Yum yum! No better way to start a long-weekend.

Maple glaze! Enjoy and savor this until next week!