All this week I'm staying with a Thai host family in their house before moving into my own on Saturday. It's quite hard to sleep at night due to a painful combination of jet lag, heat and really noisy cockrels but I guess I'll get used to it! The food is good though there have been some strange combinations cropping up such sweet waffles with sweetcorn in and pumkins filled with 'custard' -not one of my favourites I have to admit.
All the people are very kind and helpful and have trouble pronnouncing/remembering my name. They've given me a Thai one which I can't pronnonce/remember. Its a type of flower though, which is quite fitting. Our host (the person who basically looks after us for a year) took us to visit the primary school we'll be teaching at for three days a week. Now if you know me at all, you'll know I am not fond of children. At all. But even I have to admit Thai children are really sweet and dare I say it quite cute. They all stand up and 'wai' (bow) to you when you walk by and they always tell you how beautiful you are. (Though I'm not sure how much truth there is in this!) For the other days in the week we'll teach at the high school and help out at the Tessoban or local government.
Quick note about the weather- very hot with occasional heavy showers which last for 5 minutes- several hours, so very unpredictable.
Sawat Dee Ka for now.
Sounds like you are having a lot of fun! We know you are not fond of children but Fleur come on..You like them because they call you beautiful and bow at you when you walk into a room. *cough* I see why you find them so cute! Keep updating and ill keep writing :) I hope the weather is ok?! Some parts of Asia are getting rain...Let us know Miss Blogger :D THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS BLOG QUEEN - I can see it now in the..Derbyshire telegraph :) hehehe. Stay safe! Lozmon x x x
ReplyDeletebabe, it seriously sounds like you're having an amazing time. im actually quite jealous although missing you terrilby. im glad you have your thai sim card as well, so i shall be texting and calling as often as i can.
ReplyDeletewe all knew you'd love the children once you were there, and how sweet they bow and you are very beautiful so believe every word. the weather sounds alot better than england, i cant believe you'll be getting a better tan. do the lizzards and shizz not creep you out? how is the set outfits holding up? i miss you alot, but you're having an amazing time, so keep us updated as often as you can. i have so much to tell you alreadyyyyy!
i love you xxxxx
Have enjoyed reading your blog and am waiting for the next installment in anticipation. (A book in the future?).Fleur you will know that computers and the technology that goes with it are not my best subject but have "signed in" to this to try my best to follow your adventures! All the very best, stay safe, have fun and please take pics when you can, Love you lots! xxxxxxxxxxx
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