It was a rest day today but it turned out to be a very busy day. We woke up to rain, though that abated as promised around 10.00am. It was a day of visits, both cultural and pleasurable. Our first stop was a Chinese Temple where we took part in the "Stick Ceremony". We lit candles and placed them in sand, then lit incense sticks and placed them in sand too. There was much bowing and praying, and burning, but it was all fascinating. We left the Chinese Temple and drove to Trang Beach, about 36kms away. There we sat at tables on the beach and ate an early lunch. The Andaman Sea was VERY warm, so off we went for a swim.(Hard to believe, but I was first in the water!)It was lovely. There were market stalls along the beach, ( there seem to be market stalls set up at random everywhere) so we walked and looked, but didn't buy. Glenda joined us at the market. She has been at CCS for 5weeks already and had been away for the weekend. She will be with us for another 2 weeks. Her accent was obviously north of England- Lincoln in fact. It was good to talk to someone who was used to the place. She joined us for our final visit of the day to the Aquarium, which was just up the road. It was not as upmarket as the Melbourne Aquarium, but we saw fish, large and small, eels, turtles, and to finish off there was a seal show. As the day passed, the weather became more and more humid.
Back at base, we had an early dinner-Rice, a Pork stir fry and a Tofu stir fry with asparagus. Very tasty, but we all wonder how long we can take rice and stir fry!!!
Tonight we were driven into town to look at the night markets. The place was alive and buzzing. It seems that most people over here, go out to eat, but the food is all from market stands rather than restaurants. Not for me. The flies hover, and the food sits in the heat of the day. I can't think that it's healthy.
Tomorrow we learn what we have to do in our placements. Margie Beadle will be interested to know that we have again been told that we have to do Lesson Plans. All will be revealed....
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Our mum swimmin in sea! I don't believe it!!!
Sounds like an adventure...I've seen that buddha...big isn't it! Take care from not so humid yack!
Sounds as though you are having a good time even if you are a little apprehensive about your lesson plans. Dorothy will be able to assist.
If it is any consolation the weather here is the opposite of hot and humid-bl..dy cold and wet.
Enjoy Love
Christine and David
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