Back in Indonesia, Work, 1st Day of School, and Bangkok |
August 10th, first day of school. The bus took forever and the girls were late. They are both happy with their classes, so far. |
Taking a break at the Marble Temple. Below is the interior of the Marble Temple and school children on a field trip. And to the left, Arianna and Alissa through a window. |
I would take a picture and show you .... but that would require a battle to the death with my sister... for the digital camera. Courtesy of Annaliese. Or perhaps we should call her "hennaliese." |
Having been back at work and in school for a mere handful of days, we took ourselves to Bangkok for the long holiday weekend. Thursday the 17th was Independence Day, Friday was an optional holiday, and Monday is Mohammed's Ascension. We left for Bangkok on Thursday and returned on Sunday. See below for photos of the adventure. Imagine "hot and humid..." We aren't carrying fans for nothing! |
Above, resting at the Grand Palace. Below, Demons. |
Boat ride on the canal and river. We rode in a very loud boat down the river and along a canal, going past houses, other boats, a few large lizards, and the odd fisherman. We saw the Temple of Dawn, the picture to the left with the boats around it, as well. |
Below are more demons from the Grand Palace. Gold leaf and mirrors are used generously. |
Jewelry shopping... the middle bracelet, full of "fancy sapphires" was acquired. |