Bangkok Week 775

May 4, 2023

We battled several fevers and other illnesses this week. And we also said farewell to Yaa. But despite that, Lucy had a great swimming lesson, and our Koala greatly improved his tree-climbing skills.

It's Friday! And Lucy's back at swimming for the first time in over 2 weeks!

She's excited to be back.

Oh swimming pool, how I've missed you!

Whee!

She also had no interest in using the kick board anymore!

Putting stickers back in the bucket.

Very happy throughout the whole lesson. Good to be back, eh Lucy?

Meanwhile, this Koala is getting very adept at climbing his tree.

Nature photography: spotted in the quiets of Ekkamai, a tired Koala catches some Zzzs after a long week.

Saturday morning activity: drawing! Arlo can draw faces well now.

Helping to finish Mum's rainbow.

Ooooh, says Lucy!

A story in two parts...

... and there's the ending. Surprising, I know.

Another tiring day!

Nap over, getting out of the house for a short while.

We're both on wheels today.

There he goes, our cycling pro. (We probably need to raise the seat a bit.)

These two monkeys have found a good hiding spot in Mum & Dad's room.

No one will find them under hiding at the very back of the clear glass table.

Hugs for baby Koala!

Working on his activity book -- practicing pen(cil) control.

Oh no -- it's raining! Has the rainy season begun already?

Reading a very advanced book this morning.

Sadly, it's time for Yaa to head back home now too.

Sending her off at the (rainy) bus terminal.

Mimicking the koala cookies that Arlo got at the bus terminal, too.

What a comfy pillow, eh Lucy? It's got just the right spring to it.

Despite feeling under-the-weather, a short trip over to Big C to break up the afternoon.

The full caravan.

It was Lucy's first time wearing a mask for any length of time. She did well, although it seemed to make her drool quite a bit.

Trying to relax back at home, but for this heap of children!

Cute Lucy!

Someone is figuring out how to push herself along on this bike.

Look at the maniac hair on this big-eyed, big-tummied creature.

Good night, Lucy!

Helping Dad with the vacuuming. It's a very serious activity, you know.

Arlo is very creative with the yoghurt cups.

Hello, Lucy! Did you have a good nap? Ready to get up?

The Koala (this is the trademark Koala face) is cooling off in the pool, and helping his fever to stay away.

Thankfully, this Koala is starting to feel better already.

While Koala splashes, this girl gets some peaceful time touring the neighborhood.

With some corn on the cob. That's the best way to cruise.

It's almost bedtime: hurry up and read all the books!

Tuesday morning: Lucy's in for a treat. Her second flu vaccine of the year, plus Japanese Encephalitis.

But first: let's play on the equipment they finally brought back after how many years in storage?

Just hanging out in the kitchen.

Oh my. Koala is learning to climb higher and higher.

Up he goes!

Watching Izzy's Koala World patiently while Mum takes a call over dinner.

Koala is dressed in his Wednesday best this morning.

But this won't last long...

... by pick-up, Koala is in his back-up shirt.

But the Koala face is still there, so we know it's the right creature.

Look, Koala does know how to open his eyes!

A happy Koala, just hanging out in his favorite tree.

And sleeping in his tree fork, just like any Koala would do.

Oh! Koala's friends are here to join him!

It's holiday Thursday, so we're entertaining ourselves at home today.

We managed to get through one play of the Chicken Board Game, with only a loose bending of the rules this time.

Very intent on having girl drive the Mini Cooper.

Someone's teeth are really bothering her these days. So ice is the way to go!

Zoom zoom! The expert cyclist leans into the turn as he completes his first lap.

Tending to the citrus plants on the balcony.

Lucy's enjoying the balcony time, and especially the clothes pins.

The neighborhood watch.

Oh my! Who invited the koala onto the balcony?

Getting the picnic ready.

Caught red-handed, Lucy!

Yoga pose!

Enjoying al fresco dining this evening.

Hello up there, boys!

Hey! Lucy's tall enough now to stand and wash her hands.

Jamming away at the piano.

Can we keep him like this?

Darn!

Two little monkeys, jumping and rolling around on the bed.

Looks like no one quite wants to head to bed yet.

Good night, my monkeys! And see you next week!