Bye Bye Phuentsholing
We woke up bright and early on Thursday (March 8th) to say our our good-byes and to travel down to Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Erik woke up early all by himself, as if knowing that we are leaving. Our visit of 3 1/2 weeks seemed so short. At times, Mummy felt time was just standing still but as we said our farewells, time really flew by. Seven years ago, when Mummy first visited Bhutan, Daddy's home, it was a culture shock for Mummy being a newbie traveler and hadn't been out of the States and now seven years later, it was one of the most wonderful and beautiful places. Being constantly surrounded by family and just catching up on life itself was great!
Mummy and Daddy squeezed in some last minute play time with Erik and his Great Grandparents, who had just fell in love with Erik the moment they set eyes on him. Erik even had a little morning nap time with his Great Grandma I.Shen! Extra hugs and kisses were given freely and to all. (**remember, Asian cultures don't really do hugs nor kisses**) Even Erik's GrandUncle John (aka Granduncle "Ha Ha" because he always laughs in the kiddies' faces) and GrandAunty Sonam rushed out of their home before breakfast and still in PJs just to say good-bye. Grand Aunty Dinki had to rush down the night before from Thimphu (capitol of Bhutan, about 3 hours away from Phuentsholing) just to say a formal farewell! Grand Aunty Sally (Erik calls her "Beautiful Grand Aunty") rushed out the door before her morning tea to come to the main house. GrandUncle Mickey and GrandAunty Sau Fong (aka GrandAunty "Minnie") gave Erik lots of hugs and kisses too. SIGH! We absolutely HATE good-byes! Everybody is already asking when we will be coming back....at one point, Daddy and Mummy really contemplating on quiting our jobs in the States and move back just to join in on the family business instead.
Tears were rolling all over the place! In the very short 3 1/2 weeks, Phuentsholing was definitely home for us and everything was blissful where Erik was pretty much the main ruler of the "Ma" clan. Everybody adored him from his familiy relatives to all the workers in the family factory. Great Grandma I.Shen even walked down the stairs early morning just to say bye to us and to her favorite Great Grandson (well, she only has 1 right now ;o) hahaha). Great Grandpa M.W. Hing, who was a hunter in his days and conquered over rogue tigers, bears, and elephants, also shed tears as Mummy, Daddy, and Erik gave out their last little hugs and kisses!
We will definitely miss everything about Bhutan because that's where our very wonderful, supportive, and loving family is!
Mummy and Daddy squeezed in some last minute play time with Erik and his Great Grandparents, who had just fell in love with Erik the moment they set eyes on him. Erik even had a little morning nap time with his Great Grandma I.Shen! Extra hugs and kisses were given freely and to all. (**remember, Asian cultures don't really do hugs nor kisses**) Even Erik's GrandUncle John (aka Granduncle "Ha Ha" because he always laughs in the kiddies' faces) and GrandAunty Sonam rushed out of their home before breakfast and still in PJs just to say good-bye. Grand Aunty Dinki had to rush down the night before from Thimphu (capitol of Bhutan, about 3 hours away from Phuentsholing) just to say a formal farewell! Grand Aunty Sally (Erik calls her "Beautiful Grand Aunty") rushed out the door before her morning tea to come to the main house. GrandUncle Mickey and GrandAunty Sau Fong (aka GrandAunty "Minnie") gave Erik lots of hugs and kisses too. SIGH! We absolutely HATE good-byes! Everybody is already asking when we will be coming back....at one point, Daddy and Mummy really contemplating on quiting our jobs in the States and move back just to join in on the family business instead.
Tears were rolling all over the place! In the very short 3 1/2 weeks, Phuentsholing was definitely home for us and everything was blissful where Erik was pretty much the main ruler of the "Ma" clan. Everybody adored him from his familiy relatives to all the workers in the family factory. Great Grandma I.Shen even walked down the stairs early morning just to say bye to us and to her favorite Great Grandson (well, she only has 1 right now ;o) hahaha). Great Grandpa M.W. Hing, who was a hunter in his days and conquered over rogue tigers, bears, and elephants, also shed tears as Mummy, Daddy, and Erik gave out their last little hugs and kisses!
We will definitely miss everything about Bhutan because that's where our very wonderful, supportive, and loving family is!
posted by Tabitha | 5:42 PM
2 Comments:
Sounds like you had a great time there. It's nice with a change of pace and a different perspective on things.
When are you heading back home?
AD
Yeah Erik is HOME! (oh...and his parents too)Glad you are here safe and sound.
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