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Published: September 18th 2007
We had a good day teaching every class! Very busy, but productive and fun too! We taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade English, and 1 computer class with 5th grade. We are really enjoying getting to know the kids inside and outside of class. After school, they have "club" for 30 minutes, in which they play games-a lot of group games, such as tag, however the "it" person has to jump on one leg to get someone out, which is incredibly tough, especially for the young ones. Also group games, more so with the girls, such as jump rope and jumping games, using a "rope" made out of rubber band linked together. Today, Rob played his guitar, in which they kids seemed to really enjoy however were bashful about singing. A lot of smiles and laughing with the music. The girls, especially in third and fourth grade, have a liking for the camera and are very caring, sweet, and friendly. Too many hugs and kisses to count!! More given everyday! One has told me that she loves me! So incredibly sweet! They just warm your heart, so much that my cup runneth over. After club, Rob and I headed into
town on our motor bike that we rented for the month. Rob is a very good driver, even has mastered driving on the left side of the road, which is customary here. We enjoyed our daily afternoon treat of a banana milkshake, which is delicious. Then we explored and took some unknown roads, which lead us to some hidden treasures. We went down a paved road, which turned into a dirt road (felt like we were back in Vermont 😊, hehe) that ended up at a beautiful restaurant/fishing park that was very tranquil(see pictures). Met some nice Thais there and Rob played music on their guitar, per their request, Hotel California. I think that is the most requested song here, played by a "foreigner." Then we came back to our home away from home, and joined our 2 new Thai friends who live here at the school. Tanya is a science teacher who is 27 years old, and is also engaged! She and her fiance cooked a Thai dinner for us tonight, after going to the market to buy fresh fish, chicken, veggies, and spices. It was a very delicious meal, in which they kept loading the food in our
Fun times with music
Rob was playing his guitar and making up a name song, in which the students thought was very funny (see the two girls in the front who were laughing hysterically!) :)bowls! They are so kind and generous, which is so beautiful. So, we had another wonderful day, and are very thankful for beauty that surrounds Thailand and the Thai people. Hope everyone is doing very well and we'll keep you posted!
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Aunt Kay
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Hello Jordonne and Rob! Love this website and all the great pics and stories. Sounds like such an amazing adventure. Can't wait to hear more (I'm always checking for something new-ha). Your classes sound terrific and the kids are so cute. Take care and have a wonderful time. Love to you both.