We had a short stay in Trang and then brought the children back to Koh Lanta. Unfortunately Nicola and Paddy had to stay behind and our job was ensuring that the children were having a great time. Luckily that was not hard to do with Songkran festival just beginning. Koh Lanta was nothing of the scale of Bangkok which made it just perfect for these two. They had a wonderful time splashing people and got right in the Songkran spirit.
Well the birthday certainly did not turn out how we could have imagined. Unfortunately we had quite the emergency that sent me, Nicola and Paddy to emergency off the island. Although the first 24 hours were super stressful and worrying, everyone is okay. Luis stayed back to watch the kids and ensured that Freda had an amazing 9th birthday.
Thursday the day before Freda's birthday we headed to Koh Lanta, my favourite spot in Thailand. Although I must say that there are about ten close seconds to Lanta. In the last few months every where we went I thought maybe I had made a poor choice or could have made a different one. There is so much great things in Thailand. This time we upgraded our stay slightly to a place just down the beach from our local spot but with a larger pool for the kids. A lovely spot.
Wednesday we went on the Hidden Boat Tour, something we often do with guests. But this was the first time I ever went to the temples after. It is always a good way to see the river and some of the best tourist spots. It did not disappoint and I believe everyone had a great day out.
Tuesday was a full day of Bangkok first for Nicola and family. Luis had proposed this day ages ago and I dismissed him totally. He was super happy when I conceded that he might have been correct and we did all his suggestions. First a river taxi to Jim Thompson's house for lunch, then a bit of shopping, followed by a roof top dinner and then a local market. I would have to say it was actually a great plan.
I think birthdays are super important, it is your one day a year. Therefore you really should get multiple celebrations. So it made sense to have a celebration for Freda a few days before her birthday. We got a slide and some friends in the building and had a brilliant first day in Bangkok. But not before a TukTuk ride and a Tony's lunch.
Sunday we woke up an very exciting day, not only had the Easter bunny come but Nicola, Paddy and Cousin Freda were half way here. Sebastian was beyond excited to look for eggs, but mainly to get to the airport to see Cousin Freda!
