I've been up in the village for 3 full days now. Starting to get used to sleeping on a cement floor, padded only by woolen blankets, and taking a shower that involves dumping buckets of VERY cold water over my head. It is definitely a simple life up here, and while I've had to forego a few luxuries, I find that I'm really enjoying myself. The kids are as much fun as I had remembered, and I'm having a blast trying my hand at teacher for awhile, as well as taking a turn as student and trying to soak up as much of the language as I can. Today I had to stand in front of the 5th & 6th grade classes and recite the days of the week in Thai (FYI... I was almost 100% correct... Thursday is giving me a bit of a problem though).
Stacia, the longterm English teacher here, is incredible, as is her roomate Ton, who has been cooking us delicious Thai meals every evening. My friend Tracey (we met in Moscow) has joined us for awhile, and it feels a bit like summer camp up here. I'm going to try to post some pictures so you get a sense of the place, and I will write more soon.
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Hi Josie Girl,
As you've said many times on this adventure, "Who gets to do this??" You do!!!! Have fun, it sounds like such a great place for you, friends, good thai food & the kids....other than us, what more could you want???
We love & miss you and so enjoy the fact you are having the time of your life!!!
Love & hugs, xoxoxoxxo MOM
Josie,
Really,
Thirsty!
Thirsty!
Thirsty!
If I've told you once I have told you a thousand times.
It is the easiest day to get a drink.
How can you have trouble with that?
Love you!
Dad
Hey!
Here's to all you Josie supporters out there!
It is about time we had a Where's Josie gathering!
We need to get a move on before Josie gets home and has to organize the thing herself!
Give me a call or drop a line.
Love,
Dan
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