THANH & GHI'S FIRST MONTH IN MELBOURNE

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May 23rd 2008

Published: June 4th 2008

Thanh and Ghi's first month. A thousand first experiences. We stopped counting after the first week. They have settled in remarkably well and are extremely happy. Ghi and Thanh had a week and a half to get their bearings before they commenced their training at Mariana Hardwicks. Their week is now quite full and includes English lessons two nights per week taught by Lifestart volunteer, ESL teache... Read Full Entry

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Karen Leonard

Vietna mum

Karen Leonard has resided in Essendon, Australia, all of her life. For the past thirty years she has successfully run a small business in Essendon, The Karen Leonard Music School. A dedicated traveler since the age of eighteen, Karen has visited many countries. In 2000 while backpacking through Vietnam, Karen met a young street kid and they had an instant connection. He introduced Karen to his world, his fellow street kid friends and their families. It wasn't long before Karen was supporting several street kids by encouraging them back to school and paying their education costs. After retu... full info

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THANH

LOVING EVERY NEW EXPERIENCE

BLENDING IN VERY WELL

THANH IN THE ELEPHANT ENCLOSURE

A FIRST LOOK AT A KANGAROO

GHI

The kangaroos were definitely a highlight of the visit to the zoo.

FEEDING A KANGAROO

This zoo keeper has worked at the Melbourne Zoo for 26 years an was a mine of information.

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL

The kangaroo Thanh is feeding is 18 years old.

THANH AT HOME

Karen's two pooches KoKo an Mel have taken a shine to Thanh.

GHI, MISS LEE & THANH

Miss Lee our wonderful ESL teacher has volunteered to teach Ghi and Thanh two evenings per week at Karen's home. Thanh has quickly developed a love of books and is thoroughly enjoying the pleasure of reading.

READY FOR A NIGHT OUT

FIRST TRIP TO THE THEATRE

Thanh was on the edge of her seat throughout most of the show.

GHI SUITED UP AND FEELING GOOD!

Ghi was awe struck by Melbourne's beautiful State Theatre.

MY FAIR LADY INDEED

Fabulous seats made possible by the Director Stuart Maunder and a great show performed by Opera Australia made for a most memorable night.

VERY MELBOURNE

4th June 2008

Rachel
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Good Luck Thanh and Ghi!
Good Luck in your new jobs. Great to see you both again - Sorry we will be back in the UK for the Dinner! With love and bet wishes, Rachel, James, Jake, Helena and Sam xxxxx

5th June 2008

Ana
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A huge welcome to Thanh and Ghi..... I hope you have the most wonderful time in Australia. Stay nice and warm :)... Ana xxx

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