Bangkok Week 744

September 29, 2022

We have a very busy weekend… and then Mum is off to London for the week, leaving Dad and Granny at home with the two (sick) monkeys. Uh oh!

It's breakfast time! What better way to start the day than day-old donut?

K. Noi reads Lucy her favorite book... and Arlo comes to crash the party.

Well, that story time session didn't last long.

Take 2! Let's see if Granny has any more luck.

A Friday smile from Ms. Chubs.

Ooh! It's time to try something new. Banana!

That's the face of... disgust? Let's just say, banana is not a hit.

Granny has a helper for her Friday afternoon groceries. His big purchase? A pepper!

Looks like someone tired himself out shopping. Good thing Granny's so strong!

Mister Mischief thought it would be cute to powder his face with flour!

Lucy's being offered to drive, but thinks better of it.

Look look! The new cactus paddle is growing fast.

Just wait. Tomorrow, it'll be full-size.

Brother and sister, hanging out in bed on Saturday morning.

Gearing up for a big bite of her toy.

Arlo's enjoying his milk in a glass this morning. Milk in a glass tastes much better!

Road trip! Where are we all going on a Saturday morning?

For brunch with friends at Honey Bear Bistro!

Bon appetit!

Someone wanted to help with the laundry.

Why do I think the laundry is not progressing much?

Okay, change scene! Let's go to the farm!

We haven't been here in months! (And it's all new, as far as Lucy's concerned.)

Arlo's practicing the wide scooter stance today.

Wait a minute, thinks Lucy. If Mum's taking the picture, who's pushing me?

Hey look! Ducks!

Hi Mum, says Lucy. This farm is fun!

What's everyone stopping to look at?

Of course! A mini digger on a flatbed truck!

And finally, the goats! (And sheep.)

Arlo is a pro at finding food for, and feeding, them. And they love the food he brings!

Showing Granny and Lucy how it's done.

Granny's trying, too. And Lucy hasn't quite figured out how to watch.

Eat up, little sheep.

A natural farmer!

Back at home, Lucy's looking pretty zonked.

Big good-night hugs for Dad.

Special Saturday night feast: Indian food from down the street. Delish!

The next morning, Arlo wastes no time digging into his cars.

This one, Granny! This is the one we're looking for!

Gearing up for Sunday swimming.

Getting a professional head massage to get into the rhythm.

Practicing swimming with the shark fin. Go, shark. Go!

Then it's story time with Granny. She does the best reading of "Brown Bear".

And enjoying the new book about Old MacDonald.

Let's draw! We haven't done that in a while.

Lucy's getting used to sitting in the airplane.

And time for a late afternoon walk around the block... in his snazzy running shoes. (Oh, so maybe it'll be a run around the block.)

Oh wait, it's the ice cream man. Let's turn this into an ice cream outing instead!

A cone for Arlo...

... and what's that, asks Lucy. A cone for Granny, too?

Ice cream for everyone! (Almost.)

Everyone's pleased. (Lucy will get hers later.)

All eyes on big brother Arlo!

One last time putting Lucy to bed...

... and then Mum is off to London! More of London to follow. But first, let's see how the week went in Bangkok.

A Monday morning smile... but someone is too sick to go to school!

Entertaining himself over lunch. Wait, isn't that your medicine syringe, Arlo?

Lucy can bounce anywhere! Here, there, on the counter.

Poor Arlo. Another trip to the hospital for a breathing intervention.

Dinnertime! They survived the first day.

Someone's still home today; noodles for lunch will cure any ills.

Aww, cutie Lucy is doing her best to be low-maintenance and cheery.

Hanging out together after bath time.

Is Arlo telling Lucy a bedtime story?

Playing the cactus stacking game.

Wait, what's Granny showing Arlo on her phone?

And here's Lovely Lucy again, just entertaining herself.

Where to, captain?

What's this? Another trip to the hospital?

I think someone's here just to enjoy the mini-park and cookies.

Meanwhile in London, Mum's arrived at Paddington station.

And taking a taxi the last mile (or few).

Beautiful British view for the week.

A Mini! In fact, they're all over the city!

And a mini-digger with hammer attachment.

And a modern new hybrid double-decker bus!

This city is a goldmine for vehicle-watchers!

Beautiful blue autumn skies and posh London architecture.

And great view from our Canary Wharf office!

Too bad Citi is giving us the boot at the end of next year!

And time for a little walking tour of London.

Hey look, there's Tower Bridge!

And here it is up close.

And even closer yet!

Walking across Tower Bridge, to get to our bus tour.

This weather has turned out better than we ever could have hoped.

And setting off on our sight-seeing tour.

Good ol' London Eye.

Dramatic skies as we approach Big Ben.

And here he is: Big Ben in all his glory, post-5-year restoration project.

And the rest of Westminster Hall, too.

The picturesque Regent Street.

Hitting up all the high street shops!

And a cute little lane through a building. Bye for now, London! And see you next week.