Yesterday, while the kids were in school, WanderPapa and I took a ride to the Burma-Thai border. It’s very close to town. We had a nice lunch and then strolled with ice cream. We browsed the market there, bought a green pig lamp for WanderBoy, and then walked along the river which seperates the two countries. We felt young and free again.
We sat and watched the action on the Burma side of the river. People on inner tubes easily making the 3 minute journey across the river into Thailand, likely to sell their wares or work illegally. We also watched monks, older women carrying huge heavy loads, and families crossing the bridge itself on foot. From our vantage point on the side of the river Burma looks similar to Mae Sot, but then again in many ways Mae Sot doesn’t really look like Thailand to me. We never encountered this much poverty in Thailand before.
Around 3pm, WPapa went and got the kids from school. It was the first time that WanderBoy slept there…well he didn’t actually sleep but he stayed the whole day. Well done. He ate, rested and played alot. He even told papa that he likes school. Awesome. We are really proud of them for adapting. But man, even having them in daycare 9-3, they are draining. We really feel that we have two kids, WanderGirl has become such a little person and is now by far the more challenging of the two.
Last night, I feel asleep totally exhausted at 7:30. Kids+two hours of yoga+45 minutes biking = very tired.
Maybe not so young afterall.
Wau, Tinochka, it’s so great you write this blog! I am reading and feel as if we are near you )
We miss you much! got used to you quick in Moscow!
KIds look like so happy and joyful! Your flat looks huge and comfortable! Have fun! )
And c u in China again (I like how it sounds )))