My Mom, the World Traveler

Well, my mom was to arrive in Bangkok this week. Aside from the Carribbean, this is her first major trip around the world...

The trip started with a long delay in Chicago, followed by an unexpected stayover in Tokyo for the night. She said she enjoyed it, and she arrived in Bangkok refreshed and ready to go. She appears to be over the jet lag and used to the time difference (although we'll see how used to it she is by the end of the weekend).

For those of you who have spent time in Bangkok (Aaron, I guess), there are some amazing shopping areas. We took my mom their first. Then, we indoctrinated her into Bangkok by having her explore MBK. Definitely not your average shopping mall. Needless to say, after exploring one floor of the back section, she was about on sensory overload.

We took my mom out for some great Thai dinner, which consisted of Larb Pork, Chicken and Cashews in Chili Paste, Morning Glory in Oyster Sauce, Fried Pork and some Rice. For desert, we had one of our favorites, Mango with Sticky Rice. I will definitely miss that when I get back to the states.

After a wonderful dinner, we hiked home (no elephants were out because of the late rain) and spent the evening talking. Liz and mom planned the rest of the week while I relaxed.

So, now I'm sitting here at work wondering what wonderful things they are visiting...

Tonight we are going to take mom to the night bazaar. should be a great time, and hopefully some friends will meet us out. regardless, it should be a good time.