Thanks to Patty Atty, Bruce and family, Jan, and to Andrew and Joelle (Pomegranate and Rhubarb) for your messages. All lovely messages and I know my Blog sight is being read. It's really great to hear from you.
It was a sad morning this morning. Only 2 weeks ago, seven total strangers met each other, got to know one another, have worked and eaten together, and today, four of the group had to leave CCS and go home. There were tears all round. So we 3 remaining volunteers came back to a very quiet house after work today.
My day in school was good. The children have so little. There is no blackboard in the classroom, only an easel. My grandchildren have easels bigger than the one that is in their classroom. They have no grass to play outside- it is too wet. Mangy dogs and cats wander around the school grounds, and its dirty and unkempt. But the children are happy, the teachers are great, and I'm reaching the stage that I know I will be sad to leave them on December 18th. There is a man comes at lunch time each day selling ice creams to the children from his bicycle and cart. I couldn't believe it when I saw him put the ice cream in bread like a hot dog!! The kids love it.
Our Cultural trip today was to the Sago forest. The forest is unique to Trang. The Sago palms grow in fresh water from the hills, and Yes- it makes the most fantastic dessert, because they gave us some to taste. We also drank coconut juice straight from the coconut. Aroi aroi- delicious. We were very privileged that our visit to the Sago Forest coincided with The Governor's visit. It was very formal. We were introduced to him and sat listening to him, before we were whisked away for a tour of the forest. The photo above is just before the Governor arrived. Rumour has it that we may appear on Trang tele tonight!!!The cameras were there, and they certainly pointed them at "Farang"-us.
The political problems will soon be over, so I think my passage back to Australia will be safe. The people have to decide who will be their next Prime Minister. I hope they decide quickly.
Here endeth DAY 13
It was a sad morning this morning. Only 2 weeks ago, seven total strangers met each other, got to know one another, have worked and eaten together, and today, four of the group had to leave CCS and go home. There were tears all round. So we 3 remaining volunteers came back to a very quiet house after work today.
My day in school was good. The children have so little. There is no blackboard in the classroom, only an easel. My grandchildren have easels bigger than the one that is in their classroom. They have no grass to play outside- it is too wet. Mangy dogs and cats wander around the school grounds, and its dirty and unkempt. But the children are happy, the teachers are great, and I'm reaching the stage that I know I will be sad to leave them on December 18th. There is a man comes at lunch time each day selling ice creams to the children from his bicycle and cart. I couldn't believe it when I saw him put the ice cream in bread like a hot dog!! The kids love it.
Our Cultural trip today was to the Sago forest. The forest is unique to Trang. The Sago palms grow in fresh water from the hills, and Yes- it makes the most fantastic dessert, because they gave us some to taste. We also drank coconut juice straight from the coconut. Aroi aroi- delicious. We were very privileged that our visit to the Sago Forest coincided with The Governor's visit. It was very formal. We were introduced to him and sat listening to him, before we were whisked away for a tour of the forest. The photo above is just before the Governor arrived. Rumour has it that we may appear on Trang tele tonight!!!The cameras were there, and they certainly pointed them at "Farang"-us.
The political problems will soon be over, so I think my passage back to Australia will be safe. The people have to decide who will be their next Prime Minister. I hope they decide quickly.
Here endeth DAY 13
4 comments:
Hi Kerry,
What an experience this must be for you a very satisfying one.
Have only just got into your blog and find it very interesting.Take care Bruce and Pat with love xxx
Kerry
I've just caught up on all that you've done since arriving in Thailand and it sounds very interesting. It must be such a rewarding experience, one I am sure you will never forget.
Are you going to see any of Thailand after you've finished or do you head straight back to Oz? I'm very jealous, the weather is freezing here at the moment and it is really dark and cold, wish I was there with you.
Sending all my love and waiting to hear more about your trip.
Kirst xx
Hi Kerry,
You'll be glad the crisis at the airport is over and you will be able to hurry back to the loving arms of Colin. You sound to be having a productive time with the youngsters and seeing something of the country and its culture. You'll all be very sad when its time to go home.
Love,
David and Christine
PS Snowing like b.....y here!
Take care
Man cannot live on bread alone..........but with ice-cream and even potato crisps he can make a pretty decent sandwich
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