HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!

Yes we're here again, another St.Patty's Day where Ian gets to celebrate his Irish heritage. In today's photo Ian sports his favorite green sweat top and hat, whilst waving his Irish flags. It was only last week that Dad got chatting with a fella whose first comment when he saw Ian was "with hair like that his name must be Liam!". He was close! But clearly Ian looks like a true Irish redhead now, of that we cannot dispute. Happy St.Patricks Day son - not long now until you get to drink Guinness!

Uncle Richard visits Ian

This weekend Ian's God Father, Richard paid a brief but welcomed visit. Ian got to hang out, go on a boat trip and enjoy some fun in the swimming pool too. We visited the famous Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, taking a longtail boat there. You can see Ian with Richard and the Temple in the background as we approached. Up close the Temple is very tall, and very steep as you'll see from the photo's taken looking up. We didn't get Ian to the top!

Khao Yai National Park

Ian headed to the mountains on north east Thailand this weekend, to stay in the cooler climes of the Khao Yai National Park. We all had a great weekend, enjoying yet another beautiful resort with fantastic views of the national parklands. Dad enjoyed some golf, while Ian got some more pool time in as well as made friends with his baby-sitter (pictured) so that Mom and Dad could enjoy some terrific food at the resturants. Ian even got to pet a baby elephant, though he is still a little unsure of this wonderful animal.

International Day at School

Ian's school held International Day on Friday. Each student wore a national dress and/or the colours of their country and wore the flag of their country around their neck, including their parents' national flags too. Ian was the only child wearing 3 flags, and he elected to wear his Irish rugby shirt! The kids then did a big parade then sang on stage (you can see Ian with the microphone and his teacher, Camilla in our photo!) and danced to some national songs before heading to the classrooms for some national dishes. It was great to see many children in so many colourful national costumes. This has to be one of the most international schools ever!