On Sunday, April 3rd, we began construction of our little swimming pool. I never thought I'd be so thrilled to see a hole in the ground! It was both exciting and still a little scary at the same time. After so long, I almost can't believe we have finally come to this stage.
I have always said I am a lucky girl with a charmed life. And this weekend was no different. My loved ones were there with me, some having flown in just for the occasion, including Kaeden, my sister's son who was with my sister Karen and I when we made our first trip out to Langkawi in search of a bed and breakfast.
Back then, he was a wee five-month old baby.
Even Mother Nature was generous with her gifts. Prior to us going to Langkawi this past weekend, it had been raining cats and dogs. But I arrived on Saturday to the smiling sun and bright blue skies. The morning of the groundbreaking, we were also gifted with the presence of a Large-Tailed Nightjar (thank you Wendy for identifying the bird) who was sitting quietly on a bed of dry leaves.
According to Wendy, it is rare that these birds stay still enough for anyone to get a good close-up photograph. We later found out why....
Can you spot her two babies? (Hint, they are in the lower right-hand corner)
We were all a little worried that the construction work might injure her and her babies. Thankfully, she moved them away shortly after to, I presume, a much safer spot.
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