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| Aunt Shannon and Kyla playing in the river during our trip to the mountains. Favorite day. |
Whirl. Wind.
There is no other word to describe it well. Last week's six days with my beloved sister went by so fast; like a whirlwind.
We ate Thai food, we shopped markets, we drove to the mountains, we dipped our feet into hot springs and also into tanks full of hungry fish, we visited friends, we feasted, we played in the water and scaled the heights of a local waterfall, we ate sticky rice every day, we took a zillion pictures, we held snakes, she tasted bugs (do you notice how I left out the "we" on that last one?), we laughed with the kids, we gifted each other with fun things from afar, we talked and talked, we caught up on family business, we visited the local temple, we drank loads of coffee, she played with baby tigers, we got bit up by mosquitoes and got treated at a nail salon...we had a blast. The time went so fast, but it was wonderful.
Most of all, my sister and I connected. She got to see Thailand through her own eyes, rather than just through my own accounts or through this blog. We connected over something now that we can share in remembering together; her trip here. That is most of why we stay close with people, right? Connections. She is my sister and always will be, but now she has one more thing to tie us together in relationship...an understanding of where we live and how we live and why we live here.
Thank you, Shannon, for coming!
Here are just a few highlights of her visit (photo disclaimer...sorry for the graininess of the art museum pics. I am an airhead and forgot to hit the focus once or twice):
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| We went to Art In Paradise, a 3D Illusion art museum in our city. |
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| Seriously, this art museum is a blast! |
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| "Underwater" |
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| Somebody better rescue those kids! |
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| Did you know there were active volcanoes in Thailand? |
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| Thai food had a growing effect on Aunt Shannon. |
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| My sons at their finest. |
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| Shannon's favorite thing: the Tiger Kingdom. |
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| Think this feline would go well with your sweet doggies, Shannon? |
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| My son has become a tuk tuk driver in his spare time. |
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| Of course these beauties belong to the same family. |
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| Fish spa with the whole family! Even baby Charis sat with us. She opted out of putting her feet in, though. Short legs. |
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| At one point, the boys took their own tanks and chilled out. They seriously enjoyed it. Seriously. Just look at their faces. |
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| My sis was in her element in the outdoors. I am thankful she prefers being outside because it is the perfect time of year for this! |
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| Dipping our feet in a local hot spring. Cheap fun in a beautiful place. |
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| We love Aunt Shannon! |
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| Our last meal together with the whole family. We miss you already, Shan! |
Anyone else want to come jump in our world? You are always welcome to come for a quick visit! (As long as you bring us beef jerkey like Shannon did. Always a win!)
Blessings,
Alina
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