It's been a wild month for the three of us and as a result I'm not sure where to begin this entry . As a quick recap my parents arrived in Thailand for two weeks leading up to our departure, allowing us to play tour guides and show them some of our favorite spots. It was a bittersweet trip for us as we re-experienced some of the highlights from our year and got to hang out with my folks. On the flip side we also had to come to grips with the fact that it might be a long time before we had the chance to return.
In no particular order then some of the highlights of our last few weeks in Thailand.
Visiting the palaces in and around Bangkok
Over the last few months Maisy has become increasingly appreciative of other little people her size, often giving children who are perfect strangers an impromptu hug or full on kiss. This new affinity for short people apparently also applies to statues of cupid.
Foot massages (my parents were quick converts to this joy of Thai living)
The beach (near Krabi)
Sunset over Krabi
Dinner at the Four Seasons (complete with view of operating rice paddy)
Watching a cloudburst pass while eating
Making sure the giraffes had enough hand fed green beans to keep them nourished until some other crazed Americans with an affection for feeding random animals came along
Pondering on the wisdom of not only riding on the highway on a scooter, but also doing it side-saddle.
Hanging out at the elephant farm
Hiking around Doi Inthanon National Park
Hanging out at the Buddhist stupas on top of Doi Inthanon (the tallest peak in Thailand)
My parents left about a week before we did giving us just enough time to pack up and say our good-byes.
We're already missing these guys....
and these guys like crazy
Our final departure from Chiang Mai. Over the course of the next two days we flew through Bangkok, Taipei, Los Angeles and finally into Salt Lake City. After a brief stay to see family we headed on to Chicago, where we arrived earlier this week. It's been a whirlwind trip, and we were really sad to leave Thailand, but it has been fun seeing family and friends again after a year away.
In recognition that this is one of our lamest (and latest) blog entries to date I am including these last pictures to attempt to make amends:
Remember Tito and Jermaine?
Pictorial proof that we finally go to meet Tito!
Maisy, Eliza and Eliza's pretty Mom
Maisy and Eliza cruising in their wagon at Gram and Poppy Odells
Maisy and William in Alpine
Maisy and "Ewie"...(Ellie)
This isn't actually one of Maisy's cousins, but after meeting so many new cousins Maisy thought just about everyone was her cousin. We are so glad that she has SO many cousins and so many that are close in age to her.
