Ciang Mai, ThailandApril 1, 2010 (2553)
While participating in the Flight of the Gibbons, Ben inadvertantly "injested" some local berries found only in the very tops of the highest trees in the Thai/Loatian jungle. "I look away for one second and boom he eat them...very bad!" the guide was heard to say. The shrinking berries, as they are know here, are well known among Gibbons whose offspring often mistake the berries for a tasty non shrinking variety. Some scientists say that the famous Gibbon hooting is actually Gibbon parents warning their babies not to eat the berries.
After eating the berries Ben uttered a quick "I don't feel so good mommy" and began to shrink. He shrank so fast his harness came off and guides were forced to fashion new cloths and a harness from banana leaves.
Jumping in to save the day, Amelia has graciously agreed to carry Ben until the shrinking berries wear off. Amelia said, "I am happy to carry my mouse brother around". Ben is conveniently the same size as most Barbie dolls so Amelia has plenty of outfits for him to wear.
The local doctor assured us that this will wear off in time. Jackie was heard quoting Shakespere saying "There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy".
2 comments:
Sounds like SOMEBODY is eating some kind of funny berry. Or smoking some kind of funny leaf!!
Love the photos from the "Flight". I'll bet the kids never forget that day, as long as they live!! What an adventure!
Happy Birthday, Paul!! We wish you in town to celebrate Easter, your Birthday and Michael's bday (which was yesterday). Cheers!!
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