Even the most die-hard durian fans agree - it smells like hell. i'm actually a fan of durian, though - a rich custardy "fruit" that tastes nothing like its smells - which just fascinates me. So when Mei bought me some today, and it stunk up the whole car - it's a tough call - roll down the windows and breathe in exhaust fumes, or keep them up and risk durian asphyxiation... even 2-year-old Simon wrinked up his nose and blamed the smell on Dad ("Papa, Ba!")
The Rat Affair
So there are two kittens (and the mama cat) by this little playground down the way, and i stopped to play with them on a morning jog (they're quite tame and playful). This kid walks up to me and thrusts his hand out, cradling a live little rat in a tissue. It was rather cute, and i thought, hey, lots of people have pet rats - i smiled, but shook my head - no, i'm good, thanks. He continued to gesture, as if to say, go ahead, it's okay... and it was quite tame, and here's where you're thinking, she's not really going to take it is she, but yes, i let the kid drop the tissue-clad mouse in my hands.
The kid stood there smiling and as i peered at the little guy, i was like okay, he's tame enough, but i'm not going to push it, and as i go to hand him back, the kid shakes his head and motions towards the cats... wait a second!
That's right, this little rat was not a pet at all... the look on my face must have been priceless - as i swiftly unloaded the cute little rodent back into the hands of the kid, saying no no no no no no no... both laughing at the expense of my utter naivete... there was just no way i could feed this live little guy - no matter how stunned he was - to these kitties - no matter how cute they were...
Sun-smacked,
Despite Bangkok's allure, i was eager to get a little sun, now that i was on the coast. so perhaps i skimped a little on the sunscreen when i decided to hunt for some beach glass at the water's edge. Sophia was along, and soon became engrossed in gathering "pterodactyl" shells (no idea, but they're pretty and shiny)... well, we dawdled along the beach for clearly way too long... and my red self collapsed into bed for a nap... only to wake up with the worst fever and headache...
Mei brewed up some Lemongrass tea was to cool me from the inside out (as opposed to chili peppers, which heat you up) - and two "Tiffy" tablets - this thai painkiller actually contains 500 mg of paracetamol.
Yes, it worked. throbbing headache gone before i got to bed. And two more Tiffies before bed - i slept 8 hours straight - possibly the first time since i got here!
Speaking of which, 3 AM. undoubtedly full day tomorrow, to BKK tuesday...
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