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I didn’t eat breakfast. Aunt Phone asked me what I would like to have for lunch and I said to her I would like to make photos of fried catfish. Then I thought it would be a good exercise to walk to Gok Pho market after the rain has died down. The cousins and I went off to get green papaya salad to go with the fried catfish.
Walking to Gok Pho Market
Green Papaya Salad Making
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I took as much photos as I could along the Mekong River as we made our way to Gok Pho market. Khek and I ordered some tum maak houng and went inside the market to buy some khao phoon to go with the tum. We then headed home and walked through Akat Elementary School. I said hi to the kindergarten teacher and told her I would make a visit to the school next month.
Mekong River in Vientiane
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It was October 23, 2008 and day 18 of my two months in Laos. I was still pretty sick with not much sleep as usual and didn’t care for breakfast. I only took my medication and went to hide in my room until 9:00 AM when Sidney’s parents brought her over so we can take care of her. Sidney was fond of me already and called my name so I can carry her inside. I decided to test Sidney on whether or not she can remember what I taught her yesterday with moving the 5 gallon bottle water. Sidney passed the test with no problem. Not bad for someone who just turned a year and a half.
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When Mair Mit and I returned from Sikhay Market,we put the food away and went straight to Gok Pho market. We didn’t walk there this time because everyone would be home for lunch. In Laos many students and workers would go home during lunch time because it’s more economical. It’s also a good idea when the weather is too warm so you can take a shower and change into a new set of clothes. There are not too many offices or schools that have AC in Laos.
Gok Pho Market
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It was a few minutes later when Sidney showed up with her parents. She is about a year and a half and very smart for her own age. At this state Sidney is into watching and imitating. She was checking me out for about five minutes and then decided that I was safe enough for her to approach me. I fed her the mini galapao and played with her. She was hooked on me and I spent the morning taking care of her. Usually it’s aunt Phone and aunt Kian that takes care of her every since she was brought home from the hospital. Aunt Phone used to take care of Sidney’s mother when she was younger. Sidney’s grandmother and the family have known each other for a long time and they went through thick and thin together.
Before lunch time Mair Mit (Sidney’s granmother) showed up to take me to Sikhay Market so I can have my belt shine. I have this silver belt from Napho Refugee Camp. It was made by my uncle who was a jewellery maker in Laos and later immigrated to California. It was my first and only silver belt that I always wanted as a little girl in Laos but my parents couldn’t afford one. My Mama worked as a doctor in the camp and saved enough money to have a silver belt made for me and I helped with the design and took part in the making process.
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When we returned to the house, Sidney’s grandmother was there waiting for me. Before leaving for my grandmother’s house we discussed about what to have for dinner. Well, it was more like asking me what I wanted to eat tonight and I replied with “phun pa” or fish wraps. Aunt Phone’s niece (Khek) is the one who cooks regulary for the family. She had prepared a few pa nin to grill later for dinner. Aunt Phone called Sidney’s grandmoter (Mair Mit) and asked her to do some grocery shopping and to come by the house to see if I want to go with her. Rather than taking the motorbike I told Mair Mit that I would like to walk to the market if possible. She was more than happy to walk with me because it’s something that she does daily.
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