I was lucky to have this group the first 8 months after Sebastian was born. They helped me through so much and I love each of the Mummy's and babies dearly. I love that Aloni puts this together every year. I cannot wait to see her in February.
The basking in post holiday glow lasted till 8am Tuesday morning. Monday everyone was full of smiles and 'Happy New Year', by Tuesday it was full steam ahead. By Wednesday I was ready for a break and thankfully I was given one. The school put on new years drinks for the new teachers. It was at a nearby roof top bar and a lot of laughs were had. It was just the thing needed the first week back.
Our trip back got slightly delayed due to our car breaking down. But thank goodness it happened before we left. Also, we love our mechanic in Phuket. They speak no English but we have always muddled through and they basically charge us nothing. The extra day meant I actually had a day of doing nothing, which was amazing. It also gave us more time with Iwisyi and Rob, another win. It meant we did the trip with only one overnight stop. But what a stop! The most beautiful place ever and at 20 pound a night a big win.
Our last full day (or so we thought) we spent visiting friends and Luis catching up with some of his tutees. Sebastian and I headed off in the morning to see his besties. We then went off to feed elephants for lunch with two children Luis has tutored for years. We spent the night with Iwisyi and Rob with pans to leave Thursday morning.
The last few days of holiday visiting friends or family is always busy trying to see and do as many things as possible. I was super happy to have a brunch with Jimmy, Laura and Emma at a new spot on the lake. It is so funny how we are all entwined now. Emma's best friend in KL marrying my bestest bud from Quito day.
