UK sponsor's second day visiting his students in Pattaya

We've just come back from a delightful couple of hours with Dave, as he met up again with "Patch".

 

Having picked him up from his hotel, we headed off to the school to collect her, Mum having spoken to the school and asked permission for her to have the afternoon off.  It took several documents, three different members of staff and a copy of Suky's I.D. card before they were allowed off the compound, but it gave Dave and I time for a long chat and some laughs and fortunately he's a patient chap.

 

I'm so glad Thailand has seduced him.  He's taking a TEFL course in Chiang Mai when he leaves here, and will then be able to do volunteer teaching when he comes over in the future.  He's also rapidly picking up Thai, and was practising with Patch and Suky - and is really keen not to let retirement retire him!  He's a real ball of energy and very upbeat - he's going to take life by the scruff of the neck and make it better for everyone he can.

 

After consuming a good portion of Khao Phad Goong with a water melon shake, Patch decided she would like to have some clothes, so off we went to Tesco Lotus where she found underwear, socks, black sandals, stylish pink and blue striped wedge heeled shoes, navy jeans and shirt and a navy spotted chic little dress.  Ever the kind heart, Dave made sure she chose something for her brother (a football strip) and sister (a pretty pink and white dress) also.

 

Not forgetting Mum and Dad, Dave then suggested some groceries, so rice, cooking oil, tinned fish, fish sauce, oyster sauce, noodles, eggs, Fabric softener and  Kitkats, were purchased, along with Dunkin' Donuts to share with the family at home.

When we got to the house Mum was there, and was just so thrilled to see everything.  Her smile was worth 'a million bucks', as they say, and she was happy to have a photo taken with Patch and Dave before waiing us off as Dave said he hoped to see them all again in November

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