Can you see what is being used for a ball?
The more active amongst us hired the 'banana boat' for an hour and were towed - with vigour - up and down the beach. The Caddie kids most enthusiastic!
Our pozzy for the afternoon. Aaaah...
This one is for you, Dad. As you can see, I am no more thrilled about fishing now than I was 30 years ago!
At the floating markets.
We travelled down from Chiang Mai on the overnight train - arriving in Bangkok yesterday morning. The train trip was not as comfortable this time, we were near the back of the train and took the brunt of all the turns. This was illustrated when I heard a thump and looked out my curtain to find Rosa on the floor - yep, she had been on the top bunk. She doesn't remember falling out, but she has a big bruise on her forehead to show for it. Not to be left out, Finn fell out of bed last night, even though he was stationary in a hotel room!
After arriving in Bangkok we had breakfast at a local hotel then headed off in mini buses to Hua Hin via the floating markets (3 1/2 hours). We were all jaded yesterday afternoon and had kips in our lovely guest house rooms. Niiiice.
Hua Hin is a beach resort - a crazy busy one, sort of like the Gold Coast on speed. The beaches are nice though and not crowded - bars on the beach etc. I think it is the first time I have eaten a meal at a restaurant while rubbing my toes in the sand. Could get used to it! Today we went on a boat trip out to a neighbouring fishing village and an island. Included a spot of fishing - see photo - we used line wrapped around water bottles with prawns for bait. The fish ate the prawns but not the hooks. No surprises there! The rest of the afternoon was spent in a beach bar - the kids - and periodically the adults - played on the beach while we made use of the deckchairs. About 33 degrees with a cool breeze. You can be envious of today - heck, I will be envious of today in the future! Special hi to those gathered in Charles St - I wanted to make sure there was new news for you today xxxx
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ReplyDeleteThe photo from the floating market-scene is great! It looks so unreal - like there is only a setting in the background - but the children's faces show: "It IS real!" Rosa is so pretty - incredible!!!
When we red that you had kips and that you were all jaded I had to guess what that could mean and I came to the conclusion that mean little, biting insects, or beatles started to be around you, disturbing you....today I had a look in the dictonary - haha, now I know what it means!!!;-)
Take care Heide & Karl Alexander
Wow! I can't believe all the places you have been and all the things you have done already! Room 7 at Clarkville School is very jealous.
ReplyDeleteHi finn looks your having a fantastic time over there. Dont mean to make you jealous but surfs ben great over here HANGTEN BRO! FROM Mac
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ReplyDeleteSo lovely to see your adventures and to be able to share in the excitement. Keep safe and keep enjoying every minute. Thinking of you .
The Wesleys.
Hello there!
ReplyDeleteSorry, Heide - I can see that I am going to have to watch my colloquialisms!
Hi Room 7! Nice to have you along - yes we have had a very busy time and have been loving it! Hope your school term has started well :)
Thanks Mac, Finn IS jealous of your surf report - especially as right now he is trapped in a small apartment and it is raining outside!
Hey, Pip and crew! Japan memories are flooding back! xxxx
PS Room 7 - this blogging deal is great! As you can see from the last post my layout went a bit mad (I had it right when I posted it) but I am sure you guys won't have those sorts of basic problems! Take care, Mrs Caddie.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased to have caught up with what you are doing -all sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteMiss not being able to talk/ text direct but this really is great.
Rachel