21/6
Dad: Sami left this morning headed to the airport and a flight to Brisbane, Australia – I got up and saw him off – it was brilliant travelling with him, good times and fine adventures -I’ll be missing his company from here on.
I decided to shift hotels this morning, I have 4 days left so I thought I’d look around, pay just a little more and find one with a swimming pool to cool down in. Kane has moved in with Helen (the kids from England) and they are the only ‘bus people’ left in town. I moved in directly across the road at the KhaoSan Palace and immediately went into the rooftop pool for a dip.
I got to talking to a guy from Denmark and his partner from America and so we went to lunch together with Kane at a place called O’Hungry just down the road in a little walking street behind a big temple – there was no traffic and heaps of trees so it was perfect. I went looking for some mango sticky rice for dessert and it started tipping down with rain – it’s ok though because the rain here is warm and refreshing, not like home!
Then it was back to the pool!!
Croc: I made a new friend today, Kane dissappeared while we were swimming and so when Helen came to find him she took me to help – I have a good smelling nose so I can find people fast! I couldn’t find Kane anywhere though but I did find dinner, the democracy memorial roundabout, a close massive McDonalds and Dads laundry so it wasn’t a total loss.
Kane didn’t turn up until way later and by then we had found this awesome Thai guy (Suntay) who was playing the guitar and a big American guy who had had all of his things stolen who sang songs making them up as he went – he was brilliant and made us laugh so much – Dad took a video of one of the songs (don’t worry, about a thing… cos every little thing gonna be alright) so we’ll show you when we get back! He was really really clever and quick!
After talking to them a while and singing along (badly in Dads case -haha!) we ended up talking to a guy selling hats… Of course we had to buy one… Or 2 – they’re good salesmen here.
Slo-Kooka: we’re quickly coming to the end of the trip and looking forward to a couple of things at home now… We’re really looking forward to seeing you guys of course, and all the rest of the family and friends, I’m looking forward to a little colder weather, Croc is looking forward to sleeping in his own bed and Dad is looking forward to cooking for himself and going for a surf.
We’re going to miss a bunch of things here though. I’m going to miss the different cultures and languages, Croc is going to miss the street stalls with delicious food and Dad is going to miss the warm weather and friendly people.
It’s been amazing though, it makes you realize that regardless of what is going on in your life in NZ, it’s nothing compared to what other people have to deal with over here – we have it easy – we’re a very lucky bunch of people living in a beautiful country.
