Month: February 2011

Sawat Dee, Everyone!

This was a week of adventures right in Bangkok.  First, the banana roti lady was back!  I was glad Grandpa finally got a chance to eat one right after it was cooked.  Then, we went out to eat with Grandma’s friends from the Faculty of Nursing at Grandma’s favorite restaurant.  The name of the restaurant is Khinlom-Chom-Sa-Phan, which means “watch the river, eat the breeze.”  It is on the river near the Rama VIII bridge, so it’s a very pretty place after dark. Continue reading “A Weekend in the City”

Sawat dee, Everyone!

We were in Khon Kaen for the week, so Grandma could teach some people there.  Khon Kaen is northeast of Bangkok, and it is famous for the dinosaur fossils that are being found nearby.  When we got to our hotel, there was a red carpet out!  I was excited at being treated like a famous person, but I found out the hotel was getting ready for a visit by a member of the royal family.  Continue reading “Dinosaurs and Turtles and Snakes, Oh My!”

Sawat dee, Everyone!

Grandpa is here!  We spent last weekend in the country with Grandma’s friends Dr. Porntip, Dr. Yaowalak and Dr. Wanna.  First, we went to Ratchaburi province to visit a cave.  I found some of Grandpa’s favorite coconut dumplings for him on the way there.  Then we went inside the cave.  It was very pretty inside, but also very damp!  Continue reading “A Weekend in the Country”

Sawat dee Everyone!

Sawat dee means both “hello” and “goodbye” in Thai.  Grandma and I have been on more adventures this week.  First, we finally found the botanic garden on campus!  Two of the entrances are closed for construction, but we walked around until we found the third entrance.  Isn’t this a pretty, peaceful place?  I met some bananas, but it was really confusing to find a model of the Eiffel Tower. Continue reading “Another New Year”