Short but sweet may be the words.
Erma and Ayanna fitted so well here at Stratton House and we would all like to say a big thank you for choosing to spend part of your holiday helping out here.
On Thursday morning they held a wonderful art workshop using pistachio nut shells, card and paints.
In the afternoon we took advantage of the hot weather and made a long overdue trip to Huay Tung Tao where everyone had a fine time playing in the water.
On our return Erma and Ayanna then practiced their newly learned Thai cooking skills and produced a very tasty curry for everyone for the evening meal.
Friday was their last day with us. In the morning they both pitched in with the work hour helping the girls with weeding while the boys worked on new vegetable plots.
By popular request they then held another English language class.
After lunch it was time to say goodbye, almost.
I have had problems with my left arm for a couple of weeks now and had determined to go for reflexology to help sort it out. So before taking Erma and Ayanna on to Walai House where they will continue their holiday we drove into the Old City to pay a visit to the Chiang Mai Reflexology Centre, in Ratchadamnoen Rd.
Gu , Tai and May 2, missed out on Huay Tung Tao on Thursday as they were at school, but Friday was a day off and so we took them along.
Whilst Ayanna joined me and enjoyed an hours reflexology, Erma spent time with the three children taking a look around the nearby shops and visiting Wat Chedi Luang.
Feeling much refreshed by the massage we paid a quick visit to Nok Em Ded in Prapaklao Rd. We were lucky enough to catch the shop owner, Teresa, there and had a nice chat. Teresa and her partner sell handmade clothes and jewelry. They have some beautifully unique designs. At present they have one of our collection boxes and we are in discussion about placing some of the children’s handmade craft in Teresa’s shop.
We then took Erma and Ayanna on to their guest house and said a fond farewell with the hope that it will not be the last we see of them.
Thanks both, the kids loved you and I felt like I had old friends visiting….perfect.
Certainly, with the children we have at the moment, art seems to be very popular. You will find a dedicated album at our photobucket account with examples of the childrens art work.
