Our little boy started at nursery yesterday morning. As with most things he took it all in his stride and when we came to pick him up at midday Benedict was sound asleep. Hadn't so much as shed a tear. He has an official nickname, Daeng, which means "Red"in Thai. I calculate the cost of this nursery care is 3% of our income, ( 6 days a week from 07:30h to 17:00h). Now, back home in Blighty people pay 50% + of their income for this type of service. Another reason why we are not likely to be moving any time soon.
Benedict stood upright unaided and unsupported for 5 seconds yesterday and it is inevitable that his first steps are imminent. He is in great form recently passing the 10 month mark.
There are many other reasons why we like it here in Thailand. It is the durian season: smells of hell, tastes of heaven. If you travelled in Asia you might have seen the signs forbidding it in aircraft and hotels. Large prickly fruit. In fact it will do you a major mischief if it falls on you. I think it is absolutely scrummy and eat it most days.
I am back at work in our new school building. Too early to say but I have agreed to teach on Saturdays and have Monday as a day off. This means I can start playing golf again.
The political situation here appears to be settling down which is welcome. I am also watching the UK news featuring the new Conservative/ Lib-Dem alliance. I am amazed they think they can get it together. What do I know!?
Looks like we might see big rain here today as it is very cloudy and windy. It remains around the 40ยบ C mark, very, very hot.
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