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Grandma told me this is Holy Week. Followers of Christ pay special attention to the end of the story that starts at Christmas, when Jesus was born. Last Sunday, the children at church gave everybody palm branches to remind them of the way Jesus entered his holy city, Jerusalem, for the last time. Continue reading “Where is my Sunbeam?”
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The weather is getting warmer most days, and I think the snow might be all gone for this year. Yesterday I was sitting in my favorite sunbeam with the sliding glass door open, and a big gust of wind blew me over!
Lots of crocus are coming up, but some of them are coming up in places that Grandma didn’t plant them! It’s a puzzle how they got there, but they look pretty, anyway. Continue reading “Springtime!”
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Since we got back from Bangkok, it’s been getting warmer in Fairport. On St. Patrick’s Day, Grandma and I found the first crocus in bloom on the south side of the house. But look what happened after that! We have winter again! Continue reading “The Travel Dinner”
Sawat dee, Everyone!
Our last Thai adventure was in Chiang Mai, a city in the north. Before we left Bangkok, our hosts there gave us a farewell bouquet of jasmine flowers. It smelled very nice! When we got to Chiang Mai, we checked into a hotel close to the night market. Continue reading “Chiang Mai”
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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”
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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”
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Grandma was really busy teaching all week, so I spent most of my time with my new friend Elephant-san. This morning, Grandma said we were finally going to have an adventure day! I got ready in my traveling bag and then Grandma’s former student Dr. Porntip picked us up in a van.
We drove into Bangkok, and the traffic got busier and busier. First, we went to the Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall. Rattanakosin is the old name for the central part of Bangkok. The king built a new capitol there after the old capitol of Ayuthaya was destroyed. The Exhibition Hall tells the story of Bangkok. I got to see the model of the Grand Palace, visit an exhibit about the women’s quarters. and see how vegetables are carved into decorations. That looks like a lot of work! Then I made friends with a Khon mask and a dancer. Porntip helped me see the Royal Ploughing Festival exhibit. This is an old festival that the king started again to show the farmers they were important. Before we left, I met a white elephant.
After lunch, we went to the National Museum. Grandma couldn’t take pictures of me inside with all the old thrones and weapons, but I did get to pose near a pavilion and with a Bangkok cannon. Then we drove to Buddhamonthon Park, near the Salaya campus where we’re staying. What a peaceful place after the busy city! Do you suppose Elephant-san will mind that I made friends with another elephant? This one is a shrub!
Now we’re back at the hotel, and there’s a rally going on. Somebody is talking on a loudspeaker, and there is a lot of drumming. This college campus is an exciting place to be! Grandma says Saturday is just getting started back home, but here it’s my bedtime!
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Lion-san
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Guess where Grandma and I are now! We’re in Thailand! Grandma brought me along on a big adventure. She is teaching people here who do the same kind of job she does in Rochester. This was the longest plane ride I have ever been on — even longer than the trip to Australia. Continue reading “Thailand!”