Four days in Rayong

December 29, 2023

Just like last year, we spend a lovely 4 days and 3 nights at our favorite hotel, the Rayong Marriott. We swam, played, ate, kicked, rode the golf cart, climbed, slept, and even saw some fish! Happy Boxing Week!

Road trip! We're off to Rayong for 4 days and 3 nights -- exactly the use case we'd had in mind when buying this car.

Lucy insisted on bringing Dog. Here's Dog, enjoying the rest stop.

And last-mile lunch break.

We're here, at Arlo's favorite hotel.

Still decorated for Christmas.

Welcome, Lucy! Do you remember it here?

We have a more elevated view this year.

Lucy barely still fits in the crib they provide for her.

But Arlo looks just fine in it!

Exploring the property: for Lucy, it's like new. Fish!

Football!

And the obstacle course.

The pool we never use!

Enjoying the Kids Club, while waiting for the last room.

Best part of the Kids Club? The golf cart ride back!

The moment everyone's been waiting for: swimming time!

In go the boys.

Gee, looks pretty chilly!

Lucy's enjoying herself, despite the chill. And what's Arlo doing?

Mum's not sure about this.

I think it's time to get out now!

Lucy is so cold, there isn't even time to take off her water wings.

A burrito up to his eyes.

Heading down to the beach.

Someone's still shivering.

Enjoying the big kids (adults'?) swing very much.

Sun is gone. Soon time for dinner!

Enjoying the hotel's snazzy bath tub before bed.

Looks like Arlo slept well!

Breakfast in our own secluded corner of the restaurant.

Football time!

Granny and Lucy slowly warming up for their morning swim.

And Arlo koala has found the perfect tree fork.

Someone's ready to swim!

Well, it's sunnier this morning. But does that mean it's warmer?

Learning to swim independently.

The whole gang.

Showing Granny how well her bum floats.

Two purple-lip burritoes.

Lucy's warmed up and really found her comfort zone.

Just lounging around, eating Sticky Rice. This is the life!

Showing off the cute, tiny shell he found.

Arlo is leading Lucy back up to the rooms.

Lunch at a funky fishing village. So big! So much to look at!

And delicious food, too!

Spotted in the restaurant parking lot: a Porsche! Just sitting next to it to enjoy its presence.

Ping pong with Grandpa.

This photo makes Arlo look quite skilled.

Spending the afternoon back in his tree fork.

And back to the beach just in time to see another sunset.

Look at all the teeny tiny crabs going for a walk.

Lucy enjoying the seaside swing.

There goes the sun!

Lucy's not so sure about the sea.

Beautiful sky!

And gone!

Fishing boat.

Dinner at our favorite hotel restaurant.

Sleeping on a pillow tonight! She likes it!

Pre-breakfast football.

Can you grab two balls, Lucy!?

The classic right-angle kick.

Arlo's showing his sister the way to breakfast.

And trying the really giant swings.

Someone loves it!

Guess what time it is?

You guessed it!

The ladies hit the water first.

Checking out the shark tank from the pool side.

Hello down there!

Baking burrito.

Looking for shells.

Arlo temporarily adopted a ladybug!

Another afternoon kids-club visit for Arlo, Grandpa, and Dad.

And headed back to the beach for sunset...

... this time for a swim in the ocean, too!

Arlo's really enjoying the waves!

It seems Lucy loves the waves, too!

Another beautiful sunset!

Checking out the crab balls.

Uh oh! I guess Mum's sharing the bed with someone tonight.

These two social butterflies would rather sit by themselves for breakfast.

One last swing on the giant swings for this visit.

Swimming to the very end of the pool.

Time for Lucy to be tossed by Dad -- it's a rite of passage.

And the trademark Cannonball Throw by Grandpa!

Thanks for another great visit, Rayong Marriott!

And that's a wrap - everyone's pooped! See you in 2024, Marriott!