They were real troopers, and after changing time zones by 12 hours, they
gallantly struggled to stay awake until perhaps 1030 or 11pm. Of
course, as could be expected, they woke up at about 430 or 5am.
Saturday, we went to an Art Festival ... and after that they were
allowed a 25 minute nap and then we went out to a statue park, and it
was a lot of fun, and a lot of walking ... which helped keep them AWAKE.
Then we went to a mall ... where the girls bought a ton of beauty
lotions and creams and potents (they don't seem to have them in
Thailand). Then, we had another little bribery of some ice cream and
after that they were able to join Mike and Brenda and I outside from
about 8pm until 1130 and had a very nice discussion ... and some snacks.
The highlight of the evening was a National Geographic's moment as we
watched a 17 year locust come out of it's shell and prepare for his
short little life. Su made very careful observations ... although she
was careful not to help him so he wouldn't end up weakened. (BTW if any
of you are into magic creams and lotions, Victorias Secret seem to have
a very good sale on the stuff).
On Sunday, Su slept until 7 or 730am and said she hadnt slept so well
for 10 days. Gigg woke up at 530am ... but it was a step in the right
direction. We went to a conservatory and saw a lot of beautiful flowers
.. and then to another festival, the Hyde Park 57th St Art Festival.
After that, we decided to try Mexican food, which the girls are not too
familiar with. We ordered enough of a variety that Su was able to try
the enchilada, tamale, burrito, taco seafood soup and rice and beans.
All got a rating of "aroi" (delicious), except the enchilda .. which got
an "it was ok". Unfortunately, we didnt learn until after we ordered a
burrito for Gigg, that not only does she have an aversion to tomatoes ..
but they tend to make her sick. Of course, since many Mexican foods have
tomatoes associated with them, this stop was not a great success. I
believe we will not try anything Mexican again until we get to Austin
and try some of the great seafood dishes I have had there .. sans the
tomatoes. (I still have to discuss tomatoes with Gigg a bit more to
determine if tomato sauce is also on the avoidance list.
So .. tomorrow ... I am not yet sure what we will be doing ... we will
play it by ear and see how it goes in the morning. We could end up at
the Zoo ... since that will be not as demanding as some other venues.
Gigg and Su have blended right in and are participating in conversions
with us and now, we know all about their backgrounds and lives. I told
them that this is the first of 8 or 10 times that they are going to be
meeting knew people who will want to have some of the same discussions
with them.
OK .. they are here ..,. enjoying themselves so far .. and we are
enjoying them. As soon as we completely overcome the jet lag and they
adapt their bodies and minds to our time, things will be much better for
them. I know that sleepy feeling you get at 3pm after a long plane trip
to an Asian time zone.
Mike
PS .. coincidentally (or perhaps because the people could tell they were
Thai) ... two different artists starting conversing with the girls and
telling them that they had Thai wives themselves. We met one of the
wives, and Su perhaps will send an email to the other one .. who wasn't
around to met at the time.
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