A Pharaoh Abroad - Saturday

16.8.14

Saturday

Today we had to wake up early as our plane was due to leave at 9.00am. We all had a rushed breakfast before the taxi took us to the airport. Whilst we were waiting Shakira and Bonnie bought a yellow whale called Custard. Soon it was time to board the plane that would take us away from our beloved Thailand to Europe, freezing cold Europe.

On board the plane Dad and I watched X-Men, The Last Stand, which was full of action, mystic powers and creatures. We also enjoyed watching Mr Peabody and Sherman again. When the meal came Dad and I had beef stew (Dad and I only ate it because we were so hungry as it was really disgusting). Afterwards, Dad and I sensibly decided to have a nap. After we woke up we watched some more TV. Before long we were landing in Helsinki with our ears popping.

However our plane was a bit late so there was no time to linger. We quickly ran to our gate and boarded the next plane. Dad and I were shattered so we had a nap. When we woke up, Dad and I decided to read for a bit. Suddenly we saw Manchester piercing through the clouds and I thought to myself ‘home sweet home’.

When we arrived there was a taxi waiting for us to take us home. As we opened the door of our house, Dad and I knew that from then on there was a big fat year to wait.

Mummi with a bit of help from Joss Abbs-Brown, aged 10.

A Pharaoh Abroad - Fare well

15.8.14

Fare well

Today, before the taxi was due to come for us, we went swimming. Dad and I performed that last flop we would accomplish this year. We also had races; Dad beat Shakira twice in the backward paddle and the helicopter. Isaac and Super came first as they won three races. Dad and I came second winning two races and Shakira and Bonnie came third with one race accomplished.

Sadly the taxi was soon ready to take us to the airport. Whist we were waiting for the plane to Bangkok, Dad and I were crying. When we boarded and took off the last thing we saw was the Big Buddha winking at us as if reassuring us that next year Koh Samui would be the same. On board the plane Dad and I were drowning our tears and emotions by reading our book. Soon our meal arrived but Dad and I avoided eating it as it was unholy as a devil (it was disgusting in other words). After the crew had taken away any eaten or uneaten meals, Dad and I had a nap. Soon we arrived in Bangkok, when we were landing Dad and I could see the busy roads where the cars looked like ants. Finally our plane docked in the airport.

When we were ready a shuttle bus took us to the Novotel as we were staying there overnight. When we arrived we checked in and went to our room. For a while we watched TV. Dad and I had a refreshing bath before going down for dinner.

Dad and I had some soup which was very spicy. We also had some pork and shrimps which we had to take out of the shell which was fiddly but scrumptious. For pudding Dad and I had some macaroons, I love them and so does Dad as they are very sweet and crispy. We also had a wee taste of the restaurant’s homemade ice cream, which was delicious. Soon we went to bed as we had an early start in the morning.

Mummi with a bit of help from Joss Abbs-Brown, aged 10.

A Pharaoh Abroad - The Journey Continues

27.7.14

The Journey Continues…

When we woke up we all enjoyed a bit of breakfast. Then we got a shuttle bus back to Bangkok Airport as we were catching a plane to Koh Samui. While we were waiting for Shakira, Bonnie and Ian, we looked around. We walked past many shops but the one that caught our attention was a big toy shop. This was when we had a new addition to our already overwhelming family. His name is Ollie. Ollie is a cute little whale. Soon we met up with the rest of our family who looked rosy and cheery, the heat of Thailand already affecting them. When we arrived at the Gate we showed our boarding passes and passports and boarded.

On board Dad and I read some more of The Shadow of the Hawk as it was a great book. We were there before we knew it. The air was hot and humid like Egypt. After we had collected our luggage we were taken to our villa. It had a big swimming pool. Isaac, Shakira, Dad and me went straight away into the pool, Whoooo Hoooooooo! 

We then went to the Happy Elephant for dinner and met up with an old friend called Jill who is from Australia and she is the Godmother to my lucky father Joss. After we had chatted and told our tales we departed and announced our pleasure to be in each other’s company. We then went back to the villa and went to sleep.

Mummi with a bit of help from Joss Abbs-Brown, aged 10.