June 24

Photo Diary: Jones Makes Friends

Jones was either having a great time...or wishing he was at home with his toys.



Typical sidewalk.



I started to speak to this lady in Thai because she was selling stickers and I wanted some, but then she spoke back to me in English (without taking any breaks from the bag of chips she was eating). Apparently she lives in North Carolina most of the year and she's in the army. ??



This woman works at the shop with her. Perhaps her daughter? She didn't speak English so I practiced my Thai skills on her. She is admiring Jones.




Oh, you don't want a straw with your beverage? Too bad, you're getting one every time so deal with it.




The inside of a tuk-tuk. I have seen a tuk-tuk with a beverage bar and radio speakers in the back...but I have yet to enjoy one.




We met this shop owner about 3 doors down from our house and he asked if he could hold Jones. Why not?


Jones seemed pretty happy with him. Three cheers for me because I had a conversation in Thai with this guy.



Please note the following:
1. Yes, I have safety pinned Jones' ring to his shirt. It's a must.
2. That cute little girl behind the sliding glass door is quite the troll. I met her inside her parents' internet cafe and she gave me a look that could have melted my face.


Speaking of the "face melter"...




And all the troll wanted was a friend...




Dear adorable Thai children, why must you give me the look of death before warming up to me?



This girl is named Pi Mua or something. I can't remember. She was shy, but curious about Jones.




Love at first sight.



Pointing to Jones' pale skin while she said, "caow" (white).




I let Pi Mua use my camera and this is a photo she took of her parents.