English Camp at International Community Service Camp

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My first week in Thailand was wonderful! Saw lot's of beautiful sights and met lot's of beautiful people. Taught at an English Camp and had some fun with the girls at Projects Abroad in teaching and care... it really feels like camp! Hope this finds you all smiling... and hope you enjoy the pics and videos! xo

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Photos

Tuc Island
1st stop on 4 island tour and my first island visit in Thailand... 50 spf on and ready to start the hopping!

Chicken Island
Can you see the chicken head???

Railay Beach
Last stop... awesome beach close to home where people cliff dive and rock climb... we just sat in the water to avoid melting...

English Camp Teachers
The camp organizers...I was responsible for the speaking group... after introductions, they got into a circle and I threw a soccer ball and asked questions like, "What's your name?", "What color/food/subject do you like?" They looked at me like I was crazy (apparently speaking English isn't the most popular subject here), but my first teaching experience felt great!

The Speaking Group
Hello. My name is Laura from America. What's your name? Sound simple? Not really... these 13 year olds are super shy and everyone pretty much avoids speaking... even the teachers...they prefer grammar... so obviously I got the fun group ;-)

English Camp Day 2
They thanked the volunteers with towels... an amazing gift here! The kids from 1 of the 3 schools in attendance are in the pic.

Nopparat Thara Beach
English camp day 2... not bad for a location... the kids walked the beach and interviewed the tourists!

Ao Nang Beach
Friday afternoon with the volunteers.. 10 girls currently in teaching and care...preparing for a fun night out...

The Tuk Tuk
Less than a dollar will take you basically anywhere in Ao Nang...

Mr Long's Bar
The girls at their favorite bar... beers come with tequila shots and the owner walks around with funny smelling cigarettes in his mouth...

Mr Long
Gotta love him.

All smiles
Loving it with Kelly, Julie and Amy.

Chang Bar
Notice the buckets... that's apparently how people roll here...it's no wonder everyone walks out and straight into the 24-hour Burger King next door...

Long Tail boat to Hung Island
1 hour from Krabi

Paradise Island
Paradise indeed... stop on the way to Hung

Hung Island
The girls scoping out a good location to roast.

Hung Island
Private beach on the other side of the island.

Hung Lagoon
Following another Long Tail back to civilization.

Comments

[Laura Miller]

seriously so jel
love the blog. It looks incredible. Breathe it all in. Xoxo

[Anne]

gorgeous
Loved the video and pictures. Thailand was one of my favorite places in the world to visit. The people were so gracious. We've never been to those areas of Thailand, only visited Phuket, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Hope you get to see them as well. Keep up the traveblog!! xxoo, Aunt Anne

[jess ryan]

wow
These pics are wonderful! I feel like I'm there with you (wiiiish I was). The natural beauty of that region is stunning. Thank you for the blog. It's really enlightening! xo ~J

[Laura London]

Thank You!
For being so wonderful! Glad you likey. Hope all's good w u! xo

[Laura London]

Gorgeous indeed!
I still have the top you bought me from Thailand! Maybe that's what motivated me :-) Big hugs to you and the fam. Will add another entry soon xo

[Laura London]

Love you!
And know I am breathing it all in and sending some namaste your way! xo

[Kyle]

railey !!!
Love the pictures.

[Peter L]

Rockin photo!
Great photo chica! I'm so glad ur living it up. FYI Afrika is going well for me so far. It's everything I remember it being. :) Ciao...Pete

[Amal]

Inspiring...really
Ok, so I think I've told you that after having G, I'm super emotional, well, I just cried to the "Hokey Pokey". It's so beautiful. No one is worried about being "too cool for school"-united in all the silliness of the song and learning at the same time.

[Laura London]

Agreed!
These kids are rock-stars and really want to learn. Unfortunately, English class is pretty much the only opportunity they get to speak and hear as most radio and tv here is in Thai, and Thai teachers use the time to teach mostly grammar and writing since it's so different. For us volunteers, songs and games are great because the children get to speak and have a bit of silly fun with everyone at the same time :-) Thx for your comment! xo