Last Morning in Kerala Coco Resort

I could not have imagined this weekend going better.  We woke up to the most stunning day.  The water was crystal clear and beautiful fish were all around. We had a morning of snorkeling and catching our last swims before the ferry took us back to the main land.  Kerala Coco Resort is the perfect place, as it is sandwiched in between two super lovely resorts, the only three hotels on this bay.  Our resort is a great price and we then get to eat at the fabulous places beside us.  The beach is not busy and so beautiful.  I am already planning our return!

Birthdays, Sunshine and Limbo

Sunday was even better.  Sebastian's new best mate, Rayan, and his family were staying at another resort on the island.  Hannah, his Mum, had invited us for a play to celebrate Rayan's 5th birthday.  But I thought with all the kids on our side of the island I could arrange a small party. I jogged to three different shops that morning to hunt down a cake, party favours and prizes for games.  It was such a great day and Rayan had the best time.  That night I booked us in to a lovely Italian restaurant next to us.  Again, I was a little nervous as there was 20 of us and it is a very busy holiday weekend.  But the restaurant was amazing, all came quickly, they got it all right and as an added bonus it was delicious.  We finished off the day with limbo on the beach.

It was a perfect day.  And puts me one step closer to really pursuing my lifelong dream of being an event planner!

Koh Samet Holiday Weekend 1

There is no doubt that this time of year keeps me sane and in my teaching career.  I forget all the pressure of a few months ago as my timetables lightens with Year 13 gone and multiple Thai holidays are given to us.  This is the first of two holiday weekends in a row.  This first one I organised for five families to go to Koh Samet, an island not far from Bangkok.  We all finished school on Friday and raced down to try and catch the fire show before putting the kids to bed. I was slightly nervous as no one else had ever stayed on this part of the small island and I know they felt pretty attached to their usual spots. But by the first morning I knew it was going to be great.

The first day and night were beautiful, the kids got on so well, the food was fantastic and everyone was happy.

Year 1 Student Led Conferences

What a proud day yesterday as we went to Sebastian's Student Led Conference.  It was amazing, there was no teacher there and he just brought us to several different activities and showed us how to do them and what he does on a day.  He really did not want to go and then said he had such a brilliant day.  He showed us what he does in writing and reading, different Maths activities, sports and music.  I felt so proud the whole time, as did he showing us.

Madonna and Myra

Yesterday two great things happened.  One, my year 9's gave me the most amazing late birthday present.  I could not believe it, a Madonna flag! Also a bracelet, stickers and a positive potato.  Super kind and the Madonna flag is possibly my favourite belonging now!  Then I returned home to Myra, Luis's Mum, who finally got here.  She was meant to be here in March but a Visa error and then fall prevented her.  It took six weeks but she finally made it!

To keep poor Myra awake we dragged her to dinner to Sebastian's favourite spot, Tony's.

Nadia Dinner

Nadia and family moving to Bangkok has made living here 1000 times better and it was already good to begin with.  It is just so nice to have people who know you, know my family, know where I have come from and the story that go me here.  We both get pretty busy and usually only see each other at family events, wine nights or with our partners.  It was really about time we had our own catch up.  Nadia very wisely we suggested we do so and we headed out to dinner last night.  A new Indian restaurant down the road from both of us.  It is certainly a cuisine we have plenty of near by but it was good food and a nice spot. But all that did not really matter as it was all about us catching up.  If we could increase these dinners we would have the entire world sorted in no time.

Love this gal with all my heart!