ONE WEEK OF TEACHING

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Hi dear friends

Well we have now been teaching for one week - didn't take long to get back into it. Lovely being with the pre-schoolers as most of them are still in that class. I am working with Paula (New Zealand girl) and we have so much fun with the kids at the same time teaching alphabet, maths, colours, animals etc. Bob is teaching the older kids 12-15 yrs. This last week he has been teaching them about renewable and non renewable energy - so happy doing ABC's!!!!!

Last Tuesday we had a visit from the Monks to bless the new Womens Centre and were all invited to attend. Lots of chanting and throwing water over us. A bit weird really becos as we left the monks came out lighting up fags!!!!! During the lunch time we were all invited to the monastory to be properly blessed - declined that one. When volunteers came back and explained that they stood for about 15 mins while a monk poured buckets of cold water over them!!! Great.

Last Friday met a volunteer who lives out here for dinner and then on to Chillies and joined the quiz and had a few beers. On Saturday we joined our lovely hotel with the pool and spent the day. Saturday night we were invited out to dinner along with about 40 other vollies and Khmer staff. Had a great meal and then Tuk Tuks to Karioke (all 40+) great fun. Lyn had a sore throat and has a dreadful cold but she is British and carried on. Sunday more of the same swimming, sunbathing and swigging cold beers - Bob went to watch our kids play football in the morning. Stayed in Sunday night had a light supper and watched two episodes of 24 (which by the way Jaymes we are really enjoying).
Tonight we and a few vollies are going to Golden Village, (unfortunately the restaurant upstairs has closed permanently) literally around the corner for some noodly things!! We were there one evening last week and unfortunately despite a vast menu they don't have most of the items on it - so hey ho!On Friday we have been invited to the launch of "The Reaper" local free mag for expats. So more bacadi and beer. We are leading young people astray as we have invited them to the Anghor What? the place where you buy buckets of alcohol and dance away the night til 2-3 am mind you they didn't take much persuading. On Wednesday it is Australia Day and a few pubs in "Pub Street" will be having themed parties.

That's all for now folks. Photos later.

LOL Lyn and Bob xx

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Comments

[Sam Webber Cadby]

Hello Bob & Lyn
Hi Bob & Lyn Sounds like you've settled in and having fun already. Just like home from home. I bet the kids were really excited to see you both, those mad people from England. What a hectic social life you have over there loads of things going on sounds brilliant. I bet you're missing the baby though can't believe how much he looks like Lauren. Can't wait to see him. Things are busy with us I'm madly training only 9weeks to go now so getting my but into gear. Running to work with my rucksack on which is pretty tough and lots of walking. We're off skiing to Bulgaria in two weeks time with Jake and Hannah so really excited about that. I'll have to be a bit cautious as do not want to be breaking anything. Have a great time. Love Samxxx

[Linda Cunitz]

You're there and I am here in England visiting.....so won't see you......shame! Looks like you've got right back into the swing of things....it's really great hearing from you and glad that you are enjoying it.....keep writing.....can't wait for the next installment.....Linda x

[Gigi]

Great!
Hi you two, love to hear about your adventures. I think we should get the BBC out there to do a series on you two. Good on you for doing this, your truly in inspiration to me. Love you and take care, Gigi Also stay away form the dirty monks:)

[Gordon & June]

Teaching !!!!!
Hey! Hang on a minute I thought it was supposed to be all teaching and sweating, not boozing and dancing. Sounds like a lot of fun to me - good on ya! Must say I agree with the lessons Lyn abc is more my thing as well don't come back all posh Bob you wouldn't get away with it in Kingston. Carry on with the good work you two - also the teaching. Lots of love June & Gordon xx

[gillian fleming]

Great to hear from you
Hi guys, So lovely to hear from you...it sounds as if you are doing a great job there and at the same time having fun! That's fantastic. We are all well here. Claire is moving into her new place tomorrow and I was over there today unpacking boxes for her. At least it's a bit of a start and we will carry on again tomorrow. Her place is really nice and Claire will have it looking like home in no time. Glad to hear you have hot weather...we've had nothing but rain for ages it seems....roll on Spring! We went to watch Michael (Dana's son) play ice hockey last night. There was quite a family turn out for him. Mark and family, Colin and Pat, David and Maureen, Dana and Laurin, Mandy and a few of Dana's friends. Michael's team one 3-0. Looking forward to your next blog and let me know when you want to "phone" again, I'll make sure I'm all set up for it this time. Love, Jill and Bruce ?XOXO