Bangkok Week 838

July 18, 2024

It’s another busy week in Bangkok with Granny and Grandpa! We make it back to Happy & Healthy Bike Lane for the first time in several months; and Benjasiri Park, also for the first time in months. The gang visit Safari Garden and the Peacock Cafe sans parents; and they also get in lots of late afternoon swims!

Arlo started Friday by helping to get Lucy out of bed.

The view from Mum's office: it's so clear today that you can see mountains!

Ending the week with a signature swim with Granny & Grandpa.

Finally assembling the beautiful Plan Toys doll house that Dad ordered.

Lucy is really into it...

... especially the little bed.

Lying on the bed!

Another yoghurt brekkie with Granny.

It's Saturday morning -- that means swimming for Lucy!

And surprise! It's a big day for Teacher Big!

The swimmer and her special guests.

Arlo made a puppet while we were out.

Enjoying milk with Grandpa.

Saturday swimming continues!

The gang arrived so early, there was time for a snack!

Continuing to learn the frog kick.

Arlo's teaching Granny how to play Monza -- his new favorite game.

The outing we've all been waiting for: Happy & Healthy Bike Lane!

The skies have dried up, and so we're off to the races!

Warming up in the practice zone.

And after some time, Lucy has found her feet -- and her courage -- and is off on the pump track with her brother!

Here they come!

Big brother Arlo was so good, he patiently waited for his sister.

Down the big hill!

And waiting for fries before heading home.

Someone's proud of what he built, while waiting for the clock to strike 8:00.

Three generations of ladies.

Lucy's showing Granny how a sand timer works.

Picking out their favorite gemstones.

This jumping bean turns 4 years and 10 months old today! And Lucy is here to help him celebrate.

A morning at Benjasiri Park, where we haven't been in months!

Lucy monopolized this swing for a good half-hour.

And then she built up the courage to try the big slide. Thanks for showing her how, Arlo!

And then it's a quick stop at the K-Village Farmer's Market.

A refreshing drink...

... and an even more refreshing Hokkaido Milk ice cream.

Back at home, Lucy is admiring the zucchini-shaped avocado that we found at the Farmers' Market.

And Arlo is dutifully helping Dad prepare dinner.

Lucy, is that butter you're eating?

Hmm... maybe that wasn't such a good idea.

And wrapping up another fun weekend with a swim.

Lucy modeling one of her new dresses from Granny.

Arlo's at the barber for a long-overdue hair cut.

Looking sharp!

The doll house has a great new slide.

Sibling duet.

Uh oh! Lucy heard that she's going out, and so she's all dressed and ready to go -- one hour early!

Eating breakfast in her gear.

All ready for Safari Garden!

3 adults and 2 kids: think there's enough coverage?

It's been over a year since Arlo and Lucy were last here.

Lucy's more adventurous than last time for sure.

Lounging around on the balcony, enjoying the breeze.

Arlo's twice annual eye check-up.

Thankfully, his eyes seem to be a bit better, and we don't have to come back for a year!

Trying on dad's very pricey earplugs.

Granny's picking fabric to have a new sack -- I mean dress -- tailored.

Late evening chat with Kat.

Arlo is working hard this morning.

Taking calls on Mum's behalf.

Another exciting outing with Granny & Grandpa & P'Noi.

This time, showing them the Peacock Cafe.

Unfortunately, the colorful male peacocks have run away thanks to the noisy construction next door.

Excuse us, Grandpa - what are you having today?

Feeding the ladies in white.

And back at home, checking out photos from their outing.