Sad to be leaving Ban Hatkhai

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Well...... it's been a wonderfull experience, & one I will never forget. The villiage threw a big leaving ceremony for us & we were very sad to go. I have made so many good friends amoungst the people here, & shared many good times & laughed together on so many occasions.

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Photos

One more for the ruck sack!
There are so many beutiful kids here.

Khamoon's family coconut tree
This tree is nominated to Khamoon's family. As a treat, we had fresh coconut milk to drink, after knocking some down with a big bamboo pole.

Locally grown pineapples
Unfortunately not yet ripe!

Ida works with the Trekking Guides
We have developed a series of cards to help to teach English.

Comments

[Simon & Dorota]

Laos
Shaun Glad to read that you're enjoying your placement. Not sure how big Ben Hatkhai is but couldn't locate it in my atlas. Bet Tony's got a map of it though!! I take it that you were swimming in the River Mekong? Hope that you matched the rendition of Kookaburra with some good British rounds!! Note you're going off radar for a while so take care of yourself and break radio silence as soon as you are able. Blighty is just about the same as when you left, short of the balmiest February on record and the odd earthquake, but don't worry I managed to sleep through it. Best wishes Simon & Dorota

[Tracy]

It looks incredible
It looks like everyday is an adventure, although you are busy I am sure you must feel so peaceful at the same time! It must be such a humbling experience, I am really happy to see you are enjoying yourself! Oh and as for Jake, he is working like a trooper at the minute on his work, he really is doing so well! Im really proud of him. And incase he forgot to mention it, he misses you! Have so much fun, be careful, and see you soon. Love Tracy xxx

[ST100mph]

Simon & Dorota
Hi, It's good to hear from you. There will be a few more blogs now as I will be going back to the Volunteer centre in Nong Khai for about a week, before traveling down to Kuiburi in Southern Thailand. I will post more info soon. Keep well ShaunX