We woke up at Pat’s house this morning and had breakfast. Then Mom decided to see if it was possible for us to get a motorcycle. We were thinking about just renting one for a week to try it out, but instead Mom decided to buy one! I was pretty worried at first – since Mom wasn’t used to driving a motorcycle and since Lao Ngam is a 2 hour drive away – so I wasn’t completely on board. I sat at the motorcycle shop while Mom went around the block a few times to test it out. Then she came back and picked me up. It was my first time riding a motorcycle, and I have to say that it was really fun! Scary, but fun! We drove back to Pat’s to get our stuff and then said goodbye, as we set off to Lao Ngam.
We had a safe journey back home, though it was a little bumpy on the roads! When we were about halfway to Lao Ngam, we stopped at a restaurant because we were a bit thirsty. We both ordered something to drink and Mom’s came right away, but mine… never came. So eventually we just left and payed for my Mom’s drink. Now we joke about it by saying “Yep, it’s a great place to go if you aren’t thirsty!” There is quite a language barrier though, so I don’t blame them, the man also looked a little confused while we were ordering.
When we got back home we saw a very beautiful sunset. Although this picture doesn’t quite do it justice.
I am really glad now that we got the motorcycle, even though I wasn’t sure at first, it will really give us freedom, weather we want to go to Pakse or just get a coconut milkshake! La garn, Phop kan mai! Thank you for sticking with the blog, I look forward to sharing more of this wonderful experience with all of you.
*Word Of the Day: Lot Jak (pronounced: Lut-Jack), it means motorcycle.
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What a great story of the day getting the motorcycle- khwap jai!
And a motorcycle- so cool! And it’s red…Ruby Jr.? Nice way to go for a coconut milkshake.
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Ruby Jr! I love it!
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sa-baai-dii AND sa bai dee dawn sao TAYA ….. Khwap jai for this ngam blog posting ….. The lut-jack looks really beautiful – but I know what you mean about the * BUMPS * ….. I am so happy you and mom are happy and now have a bit more freedom to explore ….. I love you xoxoxo
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The Lot Jak is really nice to have! Yep lot’s of bumps, haha. Love you ❤
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Hi there motorcycle mama. This sounds like a blast. How is your moms driving? Any chance you will get a go at driving? Make sure she’s locked up at night. (The bike not your mon)
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Mom is getting really good at driving, though we did have a little spill the other day in the mud (after some heavy rain). I think I might try and drive it, probably just down the street a little ways though. It’s really crazy, kids start to drive motorcycles really at really early ages. I think the youngest we saw were 8 year olds! And yes, we will make sure that the motorcycle is locked up tight!
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Sa ba dii Taya! Wow a lot jack,Be careful cause that’s how my dad broke his leg. I miss u soooooo much my best meu. And yes that photo does not do that sunset Justice, I bet The real thing was Ngam.
Xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo love you alien 👽
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I miss you best meu! We will be very careful! xoxo
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Hello Taya & Bonny! Roberto says to remember to wear helmets, leather jackets, & jeans…I told him it is very hot there… definitely have fun & enjoy freedom! We miss you!
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We are making sure to wear our helmets! I haven’t seen any leather jackets here yet, but I’ll keep an eye out for them. It is very hot here indeed! Hope everything is well with you!
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