Time really flies when we're having fun.

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It's hard to believe my month teaching is over. It was really sad saying goodbye to my house-mom, the volunteers and the students, but I'm excited to put my backpack on and start exploring SE Asia!

In addition to having some fun teaching English and playing with the students, I had a blast enjoying Ao Nong beach after school, climbing 1,200+ stairs to the Tiger Temple, and taking a fun weekend trip to Phuket. It was one of the volunteers' birthday, so we shared a 10 person dorm room on Patong beach.... felt like I was back in college!.... crazy and strange place, but fun times and great memories with good people :-)

Hope this finds you all happy and well. Big smiles and hugs XO

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Photos

Ban Naichong
A small and really nice school. They posted pictures of the volunteers as a thank you :-)

English classroom/library
It was fun teaching in such an open, warm room surrounded by English posters, windows and books. I really enjoyed it.

Red Light, Green Light
Who knew learning the words to describe stop signs could be so much fun!

Thai Dancers
I loved watching them practice. What a beautiful form of dance and great representation of their culture.

The little ones.
So cute!

Hula-hoop
Having fun with the girls at school.

Teaching with Amy
P-4. The small classes made it much easier and Amy from America was a great person to teach with! I immediately fell in love with the kids and school.

Care Class
Ready for their naps.

Hangin' Outside with the Kids
We played lots of games, took lots of pictures, played with technology and sang lots of songs. I really enjoyed it.

Post-lunch Playtime
We played after a delicious lunch. I went back for seconds every day :-)

P-5
So smart and sweet!

Loving the Technology
A fun way to play without dripping with sweat afterwards ;-)

Just Beiber Fever!
...he's pretty much the only celebrity the students know... the girls love him so much and literally screamed and jumped for joy as I played his music videos. Reminded me of the Beatles movie.

Post-lunch Chattin' with the Girls
So lovable!

Serious Soccer
The boys played a game as the girls played with stickers :-)

Fun in the sun
My little loves!

Final Day
The 3 of us kept very busy with these class of 30+

The Note
I almost cried tears of joy as one of the girls showed me this. What a great use of English.

Thank You Ceremony
They thanked the volunteers and asked us to say a few words before a lunch-time Thai feast. What an experience.

My Wonderful House-Mom
I will really miss my roommates, my house-mom and her cooking. She's a tailor, so she made me a beautiful bag as a goodbye gift <3

Last Dinner
The dining room where magic happened.

Comments

[Cori]

How precious!
Laura, it looks like you are having an amzing time! I am so glad!!

[Brooke H]

Teaching
Hey Laura! It's fun living through your blog! :-) I have a friend who's son is very interested in the abroad teaching, like what you did. Did you work through a particular company? I can let him know about it and he can start investigating if so. We miss you!!! Love, Brooke

[Anne]

You look radiant
So happy to see the pictures of you and the students. Sounds like the beginning of a wonderful adventure

[Peter L]

Way to go chica!
I'm proud of you Laura! I wish you continued success on the rest of your SE Asia expedition. :) Pete

[Jen]

wow!
Amazing! I can't beleive it has been a month already! Have fun and be safe on your travels. Looks like the kids loved you of course:) Love, Jen