I left Las Vegas on September 30th and flew the first leg of my new journey to Detroit where I spent the night with my bother. It was great to see his wife Cyndi and my Nephew Joel. The next day I was on my way...to Bangkok. After the third airport security scan, in Japan, I had to empty and repack all my carry-on stuff...of course it was all my techie gear, photo cameras, computer, printer, projector, digital recorder and video camera, plus all the connecting gear! goods news, all OK. However the flight from Japan was delayed, so my arrival into Thailand was Sunday about 2am.
Thank goodness my car and driver waited... we then had a three hour drive to Ban Phe where I got to the school at 5am on Sunday and orientation was at 4pm on Sunday... short day and not much sleep. Somehow I did manage to squeeze in my first Thai massage. One incredible hour for 300 Baht, about $10.00 American.
I finished the first full day at 6pm Monday...We had a welcome dinner at 6:30 and then a ton of homework.
We do have Wi-Fi here at school... I just need a little time to figure out the Skype thing. my skype name is Thairoselee.
Now I have discovered learning a new language can be challenging, so I now know how the Thai students will feel learning English..when I will be teaching Jr High Students on Thursday and Friday.
So here is my limited Thai vocabulary...
Sawadee kah = hello for a female Sawadee krop = hello for a male
Chan chu koo lab = my name is Rose and even better is; chan chu Koo lab kow= white rose( blonde)
kun chai ali kah = what is your name?
Kap koon ka = thank you
Eating Thai food... however we went to the market last night, and some of the class ate fried grasshoppers with soy sauce. I skipped the delicacy.
Saturday I had time to have my first day as a tourist and visited my first Temple, a Wah, in Thailand
Hope you enjoy the photos.... I am such a beginner at this blog thing... learning overwhelm continues.
Today, Sunday 10/10/2010 I am going to the island of diamond sand...Ko Samet, more later
So glad to hear about your adventure! You sound happy. Can't wait for the next installment. Yotaki
ReplyDeleteLove the photos! Also the Thai -- you'll soon be teaching us all Thai long distance!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Barbara Schiffman
I'm so glad you made it safely and adjusting to the culture already. I'm so excited for you and I know that this will be a wonderful experience for you.
ReplyDeleteGlad all is well. Keep up the good spirts and teach on.
ReplyDeleteGREGG
Rose your Blog is so exciting. I am thoroughly enjoying hearing all about your experience in the Gorgeous County of Thailand. You are such an inspiration and great teacher...Keep writing your experiences and sending pictures.
ReplyDeleteJudie Penton