A Pharaoh Abroad - S.O.S!

3.8.14

S. O. S!

Today the bakery was closed! So we all waited for Kate to take us to the big mall in Chaweng. We had found out it was called Central Festival. But I’ll call it CF for short. On the way there we saw a bird singing contest. We saw a big crowd crowded round the eager competitors and who wouldn’t be. The winner would earn at least 50,000 baht! Dad and I thought whoever wins would be a lucky man but secretly Dad and I were rooting for a little red bird. His voice was as high as a giggling sea monkey. 

Soon we had stopped at CF. Before we went for Brunch though we went for a quick look around CF. It was amazing we hadn’t had a grand tour last time as we had hurriedly rushed into iBeat and we had hurriedly run out. There were toy shops, clothes shops and many things to catch your eye. After around thirty minutes looking we finally settled down to have brunch. 

We decided to venture to the place we had been previously, The Kitchen, we really liked it there. Dad and I yet again shared Pad Thai. It was a bit too spicy for me, but hey, it was still AWESOME!!! Ian and Jani had meat stuck on a stick even the thought of it made me retch. I had just enough stomach to eat some meat last night. Still it was the best brunch ever (well, the only brunch I’ve ever had). We soon grew weary of the big lights and busy streets in Chaweng and headed home. 

Dad and I went swimming again as we loved the water, while we waited for our taxi driver from Choeng Mon as he was going to pick us up early as we were meeting Jill at her hotel for dinner. Soon he arrived and we learned that his name was Liam. Jill was there to greet us at the hotel. She showed us the way to her restaurant. It was also near the beach. After we had ordered our food and drinks we went rushing excitedly onto the sand.

There was also a little play area on the beach, Eeeeek! So Dad and I and the rest of us little ‘uns went playing for a while. Soon we were called to the table. Dad and I had prawns in chilli paste. Jill had tiger prawns and happily gave us one. While we were eating we noticed the Big Buddha lit up by a thousand lights as if it was having a tremendous party lit up in all its finery. The sea looked beautiful as the last rays of the sun shimmered and shone brightly. Good night, Koh Samui.

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

A Pharaoh Abroad - Nathon

1.8.14

Nathon

In the morning after breakfast Dad and I went swimming again to kill time before Sak was to pick us up and take us to Nathon, a large settlement with a ferry port and many markets. Soon, just on cue, Sak was ready to pick us up and take us to Nathon. We also picked up Jill. On the way I saw the odd business man dealing with an unsatisfied customer and the many bars and restaurants setting up for the big day ahead. I also saw the ferries docked in the harbour dwarfing the small fishing boats around them, casting their shadows across the sea giving the ocean a dark and sinister look. 

We thanked Sak and asked him to wait for a few hours. We all agreed that a drink was to come first so we found our regular café in Nathon and had a drink. Dad and I had a Vanilla Milkshake. It was very refreshing a lot better than rock pool water. Afterwards we looked around a market. Dad and I bought some Lego figures and Shakira and Bonnie bought a beautiful dress. After a while we all got thirsty again. So we went to an art café. I had a milkshake in a beautiful cup. 

Afterwards we met back up with Sak and asked him to take us to a restaurant. Sak cheerfully proposed a restaurant by the beach so we agreed. At the restaurant Dad and I had spicy crab yet again as we loved it so much last night. For a while we played on the beach. In the time before our food came we managed to bury Shakira in sand along with Bonnie so they both looked like Mermaids. Soon the food arrived. Dad and I loved the food as it was so spicy. Jani even allowed us to keep the shell off the crab. I was so happy and so was Joss. After we had filled ourselves with the treasures of the sea we said goodbye and thanked them all. 

We asked Sak to pick us all up later at 6:00pm. He explained that his friend, King, would pick us up and take us home. While we were waiting Dad and I went swimming again and the minutes soon rushed by. After everyone was dressed just on time King arrived ready to take us to bustling Bo Phut. We were soon in Bo Phut. King then dropped us off and we thanked him and asked him to come back a 9:00pm. 

We all hopped off and looked around Bo Phut and all the markets. Dad and I bought some more Lego figures, yippee! We then went to a restaurant near the beach for dinner. Dad and I enjoyed some Pad Thai. The shrimps were fresh and delicious. Dad and I also loved the taste even more when we put some chillies on. Soon everyone grew weary and exhausted so we picked up some candy floss and went home. At home Dad and I finished off the night with some pink milk and some candy floss. Soon we were drifting into Dreamland. 

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

A Pharaoh Abroad - iPad

31.7.14

iPad

In the morning after breakfast Dad and I went diving in the swimming pool. We had a whale of a time until Super started using his powers to make us go super slow in the races! I was so outraged that I asked Isaac to keep his (NOT SUITABLE FOR KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 13+) stupid sea hound under his leash. 

After we were swimming we took a taxi to a big Shopping Centre in Chaweng which had just opened. The reason we had come was to look in ‘i beat’ for an iPad Mini. However they did not have what we wanted which was a shame. 

After the disappointment we all decided to go to Tesco Lotus to look at the ‘i beat’ there. But before we went, we went to a restaurant called The Kitchen in the big Shopping Centre. We all enjoyed a light lunch Dad and I shared Tom Yum Gooeng a spicy soup with prawns. I loved it and so did Dad. I believe it is Dad’s favourite meal. After everyone had had their mouth watering meals we left and made progress to Tesco Lotus. 

On the way in the taxi I saw tourists walking and stopping, looking and prodding and all the markets bustling, but what grasped my attention the most was the proud coconut trees waving as if examining the tiny midgets walking by. 

When we arrived we paid the taxi driver. After looking around the store we finally decided to buy an iPad Mini GB 32. I don’t know what that means but it sounds good! The money from my Dad’s art competition helped to buy it. After the exciting shopping spree we got a taxi back to Chong Mon to finish the day in a good light.

We had dinner at the Long Table. Dad and I shared Crab in chilli paste I loved it as it was so spicy and seasoned. As we were eating and chatting the night away I wondered where we were just mere days ago! Soon everyone had demolished their meals when we got home, Ian texted Sak our most treasured taxi driver to pick us up in the morning.

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