Bangkok Week 800!

October 26, 2023

We take our first trip in the new car to Trat. (And it’s proving to be a great investment, I should say.) Arlo and Lucy had a very fun time, as always, and were far too spoiled while there. In other news, the house is taking shape!

It's Friday, and Lucy is happy to be back at swimming.

Walking along the floating mat like it's no big deal..

Lucy had a wardrobe malfunction, but prefers to hang out sans vetements anyway.

And for real this time, she celebrates a milestone today: 1 year and 7 months.

Coming for a Friday make-up lesson, since we'll be away this weekend...

... and enjoying the whole pool for himself.

Here we go: ready to hit the road!

New car, new view, new adventure.

Lucy's still awake, but probably not feeling her best.

Once arriving, Arlo wastes no time.

Lucy gets a welcome paw from Bella.

Lucky Arlo: Aa Top had a brand new car waiting for him.

And for Lucy, a singing, flashing steering wheel console. They both love it.

Sneaking up on Bella's bum.

Having fun with water!

Wardrobe change 100% necessary after this.

Eskimo kiss for Bella.

Eating dinner with Satang.

Lucy wants to peddle so badly, but doesn't quite have the movement yet.

Bath time is always fun, but especially in this big tub!

This is probably the only time Arlo gets his hair brushed.

The monkey who doesn't want to sleep.

Setting out the next morning...

... and trying all 7 seats on for size.

Visiting the city pillar...

... to secure good wishes and fortune for the new car.

And a quick stop at Lotus's, at Arlo's insistence. (The balls were on sale.)

Wasting no time.

Very pleased with his new grapple truck.

And lots of fun with bubbles.

Tong can't do anything wrong in Arlo's eyes.

Stopping by the Trat Provincial Botanical Garden.

There's a walking (and biking?) path around a small reservoir...

... and a (double) rainbow.

Someone gave us a bucket of fish food that they got bored of. The kids were happy to finish it up.

Arlo posing with his long-lost pet horse.

If she can't stay on a stationary fiberglass horse, I worry how it would go with a real one.

First time driving the new car! (And so focused, didn't even realize this photo was taken!)

Oh no, is it time to head back to Bangkok already?

Last hug for Bella.

Group photo; see you again in December.

The highlight of any trip to Trat for Arlo: the Shell station on the way home.

Lucy's looking real annoyed that someone jumped into her racecar.

Riding a hippo.

A natural in a tuk-tuk.

Got home with enough time to check out the new house.

Most of the rooms have been painted now.

The bathroom glass has been installed, although in Arlo's bathroom, in the wrong place!

The wood on top of the new safety wall on the 4th floor has been applied.

The office is coming together.

They really enjoyed playing tag in the guest room.

The guest bathroom (the new one) is looking really good.

The master bedroom gets the afternoon sun.

Glass - and sliding door - have been installed in the master bathroom.

The kitchen is shaping up really nicely.

This corner is where the washer & dryer will go.

The cutest clown fish (and clown of any sort) in Bangkok.

Freshly-cut pomelo peel hat.

What a cutie inside this blanket.

A neighbor brought over some beautiful halloween cookies (that she made) for the kids. Gone in 60 seconds, as they say.