Yesterday I got an email notification letting me know some packages from the USA had arrived here in Paramaribo, Suriname.
On The Road Again 🚴
I had planned to get the packages secretly and surprise the family, but Monkey-B sensed something was out of the ordinary. She requested to join me, and I tried to refuse as creatively as possible, knowing the it would be nearly impossible to ride the bike with her and the packages onboard.
Feeling my plan had been more or less foiled, and with Monkey-B beginning to throw a fit, I had to let her join me. After all, she's always allowed to join my bicycle adventures, so she knew something exciting was going on because she couldn't join me as usual. So I hit the road with Monkey-B unsure of how I'd manage everything once we picked up the packages.
Mission Partially Complete 🕵️
Until we arrived at the Rapid Imports, I convinced Monkey-B we were just going to a distant market to get a whole wheat baguette. She's been to the place before, so once we turned down the road she immediately knew what was up. With the cat out of the bag and around 35kg on the front of the bike, Monkey-B had to brace the bicycle for a selfie before hitting the road.
A Caiman Sighting 🐊
Riding the bike home with Monkey-B and the packages was a difficult task, but when I spotted a mini dinosaur in the canal, I had to loop back around for a photo. After almost crashing the bike and looping back around, I was surprised to see I hadn't spooked the caiman. I kept taking pictures as I got closer until it leaped into the water. Can you spot the mini crocodile?
Selfie At The Hydration Spot 🤳
Our neighborhood has some really low quality fruit and veg, so when we passed a little outdoor market, I wanted to purchase a few things even though I wasn't sure where they would fit. Luckily I was able to nestle the bag behind my seat and in front of Monkey-B. We stopped at an abandoned warehouse with some free shade for a hydration break and one last selfie before surprising the family.
🎆📦 SURPRISE 📦🎆
Arriving home, we noticed Srey-Yuu and Sreypov weren't sitting outside, so I parked the bike around the corner to hide the packages. With Monkey-B's help, we created a diversion that allowed me to sneak the packages into the house for a family surprise.
Sreypov and Srey-Yuu were quite shocked, so I guess the mission was a success. With a cleaver in hand, Sreypov began cutting her way into the packages.
With the top popped, we all took a moment to marvel at the treats from abroad. Most of what we have shipped to us is edible because we hope to leave this country one day, but our luggage is already maxed out.
Despite this, I still included some non-edible items for everyone, and Sreypov was quick to notice a PacSafe purse I purchased for her. After that we began diving in deeper to reveal more treasures.
Due to the high food costs here in Suriname and the lack of variety, I was glad to see the multivitamins I had ordered for my daughters were in the box. There was also gluten, TVP, nutritional yeast, and even a card game to learn more about the countries of the world. My Mom even put some items in there I hadn't ordered, most notably a teddy bear for Monkey-B.
My mom also surprised the @KidSisters with some nightgowns, and we were very happy to see $500 USD had been smuggled successfully.
Bluetooth headsets and new iPad cases were among the items I had ordered to surprise the kids. Two huge jars of raw cashews and some protein smoothie powder rounded out this air freight treasure chest.
I realize we are missing out on many of life's opportunities here in Suriname, but being stranded abroad doesn't mean good memories can't be made. It makes my day when I see my three lovely ladies smiling, something that doesn't happen as often as it did in Cambodia, our former home.
We are glad to have some new items to play with in the kitchen and on the floor. Hive is partially responsible for this package, so that means all of you who've been smashing the upvote button on my posts are responsible for this family surprise and ensuing smiles.
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