Tagged: kids

The Mysteries of Maths…

The Mysteries of Maths…

“Home” schooling this week has been, I think, quite successful. Z has produced a gorgeous picture of a Mekong sunset, and a piece of descriptive...

Lao Saunas

Lao Saunas

Laos wouldn’t seem the most obvious place for a sauna, particularly not in the lowlands, during dry season, but after a pedicure from doctor fish...

On Eating Insects

On Eating Insects

So Z and I have eaten our first round of insects on this journey — in Vientiane, Laos. Baby crickets, deep-fried to a quite delectable...

Age-Appropriate Reading (Again)

Z is scrutinising Lonely Planet South-East Asia with an expression I can only describe as panic. “Mum,” he says. “I really don’t think it’s a...

Swimming Lessons

Swimming Lessons

When it comes to swimming, the Mekong (at least in the dry season), is the don. And the swimming off Don Det, in Si Phan...

Buses and Boats

Buses and Boats

One of the pleasures about travelling with a child is the joy Z takes in the various vehicles involved. We are fresh off a Lao-style...

Winged Creatures

Winged Creatures

When it comes to bugs, even European ones, let alone rattling, flying, two-inch-long South-East Asian roach-type creatures which convention insists one refer to as “beetles”,...