News from here and there

I'm back in Singapore! I spent a rare and lazy evening yesterday reading and swimming... but I'll admit that my idea of a lazy swim probably doesn't match that of most people. I haven't quite recovered from the rush and crowds in Chatuchak enough to do any souvenir shopping. Maybe tonight... I can still zip my suitcase, but it's close - and I almost had to jettison some of the books I brought. But I found another bag :-)

I've spent the last week trying to learn a few phrases of Thai, such as korp khun ka (thank you). Having practiced at every opportunity, I'm now trying to break this habit (as Singaporeans do not speak Thai!). I get some rather odd looks when I forget.

Derek finished his first international distance triathlon today, in a brilliant 3:06:33. This includes a 1.5K Swim, a 40K bike, and a 10K run. Makes me feel tired and hungry just thinking about it.

Sabrina says that it feels like I've been gone for a year - and to her it probably does! Three weeks is a long time when you're five years old. She's interested in some new classes, now that soccer is over. Hmm... brings up an entire new line of speculation... karate? ballet? Rock Climbing for Kindergartners? (no wait, she could teach that). Any suggestions?

Fiona is well - last I heard she was trying to climb on Sabrina's head.

As for me - I am counting down the days!