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A Taste of the Thai Countryside

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We have a lot of love for Bangkok, but lately we’ve all felt the need to get out of the urban sprawl and find some fresh air, places to run, and new things to do.  This past weekend we did just that – and it was excellent!  We visited a friend’s country home in Nakhon Nayok Province (about a 1.5 hour drive from the city) and spent the day riding ponies, playing with piglets, paddle-boating on (clean!) klongs, biking, running around, and taking in nature.  If you have the opportunity to visit the Thai countryside, do it.  It was a much needed respite from our classic weekend routine.  Below are some pictures from the day.

 

Have You Been To The Bangkok Farmers Market?

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One of the newest things to hit the city is the Bangkok Farmers Market (affectionately known as the BKKFM).  Yes, there have been predecessors to the BKKFM – like the smaller organic market held at Bo.Lan the first Saturday of every month – but this my friends, is different.  It is the real deal.

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Birthday pony ride!

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Thursday Market at Asoke: Children’s Clothes, Toys, and More

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Asoke Market

Checking out cool toys at the Asoke Market

I’ve been meaning to check out the Thursday Asoke market (also known as the Japanese market) for years and I finally made it today! Do you know Kuppa Deli in Asoke? If so, the market is held at the University directly across the street, and features everything from children’s clothing to toys, plants, and yummy food and snacks.  It is definitely worth a visit! It is easy to bring a stroller along – just make sure to be prepared with lots of H2O and hats, because it is hot!  My friend, Becky took some excellent pictures this morning and did a write-up of the market. Check it out here:  Thursday Asoke Market: A Review by the Awesome Becky Horace

 

 

Popcorn, Sofa Seating, and The Best Kids’ Movies Out There: The Happiness Theater

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School’s out, which can only mean two things . . . complete exhaustion for mommy and lots and lots of fun for Logan!  During Logan’s first week of summer break, we’ve done the following:  Siam Ocean World, Kidzoona, Benjasiri Park, Chamchurri Square, Play Time, Fourth of July parties, swim play dates, jello jiggler-making, ahh and it’s making my brain hurt trying to remember everything, but trust me, it was A LOT.  And on Friday, when I was getting a little desperate for new ideas and needed a little break myself, we tried out the movies.  That’s right – our first mother-son movie date.  Where?  At the Happiness Theater.  Yeah, you heard that right, the Happiness Theater.

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Popcorn, check. Drink, check. We’re ready to go!

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What do Rambutans, Rain Makers, and Wooden Trains Have in Common?

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Living in Thailand with my two blonde-haired tots, we encounter some interesting opportunities.  A few cases in point . . .

Exhibit A:  Just last week when Katelyn and I took a little shopping trip to Lemon Farm, the organic grocery store down the street, a booth set up outside the store was promoting the sale of organic rambutans.  As we exited the store, their photographer asked if he could take pictures of Katelyn holding a rambutan in front of the booth.  Organic rambutan modeling?  When in Rome . . .

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First solo photo shoot

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