Bangkok Week 827

May 2, 2024

It’s our last weekend with Auntie Jas & Uncle Josh - let’s make it a memorable one! We take a few more tuk tuk rides, get some shopping done, and explore some fun & cool shopping malls. Wishing them a safe trip home. Come again soon!

Otherwise, we’re using our hands to bake some banana bread, and make Flat Stanley for Arlo’s upcoming book week!

Oh! What's this? Dad's taking Lucy to swimming today!?

And yay, Jasmine & Josh are back from Bali!

Now this Thai monkey needs to take some photos of his own.

Catching up on lost time.

No evening in Thailand is complete without mango sticky rice!

It's the weekend, and Lucy heard we're heading out!

Waiting for the tuk tuk to arrive.

And we're off...

... to Terminal 21!

A cool way to look at some local shops.

First stop is the food court on the top floor.

Delicious fresh smoothies!

Lucy was really excited to pose with all the different figures. This one is "Boy".

And "Bear" (who also received many hugs).

And a life-sized nutcracker, of all things.

Arlo found a London tube train on the way to the bathroom.

And after much insistence, Arlo got to actually try the arcade race car.

He required a bit of assistance.

Funny, this drum-beating game was right up Lucy's alley!

Now heading -- by foot -- to EmSphere, the newest mall in the Emporium complex.

We're here on the promise that it has a great food court... and it really doesn't disappoint!

Arlo and Dad had to head home first for Arlo's swimming lesson...

... while Jas, Josh, Lucy and Mum stayed back for some souvenir shopping.

Somehow, Arlo had energy for a great swimming lesson!

They found the broom that they'd been looking for, for only 40 baht!

Cooling off with a late-afternoon dip.

Jasmine & Josh are part of the community now.

Oh Lucy, who's going to do this for you once they leave?

Lucy wanted to bring Bear for a tree photo.

Up bright and early the next morning to play remote control car.

And now that everyone else is up, one last opportunity to make breakfast with Auntie Jas!

Today's pancakes are banana, and Arlo's on the key job.

Lucy wanted to watch...

... and she seems surprised by what she sees!

Arlo's idea brought to life: one giant pancake!

Looking at Arlo's masterpieces together.

Low key Sunday morning with the peacocks!

The giant swing is even more fun with Auntie Jas!

The peacocks were on their best behavior for the special guests.

(Although from behind, they're not nearly as impressive...)

Exploring the treehouse.

Drinks are here! And one of the peacocks wants to see what we ordered.

Strong Lucy!

How beautiful!

Lucy doing her best selfie face.

Heading home!

Cooling down in the playroom.

Uncle Josh is helping Lucy refine her badminton technique.

Farewell lunch for Uncle JasmineJosh at everyone's favorite Mother May I.

Cheers to a great Southeast Asia visit!

Lucy is enjoying the deep-fried crispy noodle bed.

Showing off our complementary tourist dresses.

And after a 24-hour delay, trying the delectable Brassica donuts from yesterday.

Donut cheers!

And one last swim with Uncle JasmineJosh.

Look at these underwater divers!

Look at Lucy the swimmer.

Cheese!

Our best group shot; the sunglass thief is caught in the act.

This is what Lucy would look like with Auntie Jasmine's legs!

Big jump for Arlo.

And Lucy's heading down to the bottom of the deep end.

Showing off the ring-gathering skills that she's honed in swimming class.

Is that how to collect the rings, Lucy!?

Last good-byes with Auntie Jas & Uncle Josh, who are heading out at 4am the next morning!

Thanks for a wonderful visit! It's been a blast to have you!

Arlo's been wanting to bring his giant fire truck to school, and he finally had a chance.

And an afternoon trip to Arlo's favorite store.

Lucy is impressed by the book haul.

They are both entertained by the Sesame Street lift-the-flap book, now that we know the characters.

Arlo's discovered a new favorite breakfast: cocoa balls.

Someone's very excited to wear her backpack!

It's a holiday today, so let's bake some banana bread!

Lucy is sizing up the challenge.

It's her first time baking; so, some help is to be expected.

After the baking fun, it's time for some painting!

It took a while, but she finally got comfortable getting her hands messy.

The artist and her masterpiece.

And now for a small diversion: many new paddles on the giant cactus.

And another first for Lucy: shoping at Makro!

She likes it!

In fact, she's now the one doing the shopping.

Banana bread is ready!

Can we serve it now, Lucy?

Delish! Lucy ended up eating that whole piece!

Lucy found Arlo's "lost" Wawa (which was deliberately hiding above the washing machine) and she's very pleased with herself.

Now that Lucy's asleep, it's time to work on Flat Stanley!

Arlo's all ready for book week!

Lucy the explorer would like to spend some time outside.

Camping out with Clementine.

Arlo's collecting his stamps at the end of Soccer.

Playing with a nifty travel set for eating noodles, from 7-Eleven.

Gulping down her evening soda.

These two bookworms know how to delay their bedtime.