Grannycare days!!

Two days have passed without any major problems, we have been really busy. Activities have included going to play at a friend's house, the swimming pool, having a friend here to play, meeting a friend in the Botanic Gardens where there are lots of trees and shade and safe places to play away from traffic. We have played hide and seek, with the Playmobil. Mai took Orlo to the MyGym for a play session yesterday's morning, giving me an hour and half of peace, and now she has taken him to play at a friend's house in the paddling pool. I have become expert at texting the list of names which have been left for me, to arrange play dates ;)

On Sunday Amanda borrowed a bike for me, but I have not had time to try it out yet.....it is many years since I rode a bike ( the last time was in Switzerland, probably 10yrs ago) ! .......could be a small problem......like not enough muscle !!!!! I also think that it would be very heavy with Orlo on the back......so next time (!! ;) ) I think an electric bike or a scooter might be better ! Need to have some scooter driving lessons tho'!

I have just been to the corner shop for a few supplies including some tonic water ..... Wonder why I need that ;) !  Actually I have consumed very little alcohol since I have been here, there isn't much time to sit and relax with a drink.......!! One of the local women is laying something out to dry on the pavement, we are not sure what it is.....possibly saffron.....

On Friday night we are going on the overnight train to Lao Cai, then to Sapa, returning on the night train on Tuesday night. The Sapa area is mountainous and supposed to be cooler than here, with tea plantations and rice paddies. Not sure I will be able to blog from there, but should have plenty of material afterwards. Various ethnic tribes live there and we should see them at the local markets and in the villages. We are staying one night in Sapa then going to the Hmong Mountain Retreat for the next night, then possibly back to Sapa for the last night.

Plans for the morrow include the swimming pool again, not sure what else yet. Amanda is due home late this evening.........

I was not able to get on FB yesterday, wonder if it was blocked.........

Until next time......