Good day, it's been a while!
As usual time has been a flying and it's now 3 days until we depart from this place and the wonderful Myanmar people. Today we have started the first of the goodbyes. We went to Neam's house to give her a German poster and a card along with a friendship bracelet. We stayed for a while and had a last helping of Burmese "tea salad" which I now think I am quite a fan of. We took some photos and then went along to Nu Cing and Abraham's class - two of our fave students from adult class. Nu Cing makes beautiful traditional Chin Tribe jewellery and sells it to the community, although for us she has given us a couple of things on the house! In return I made her one of my friendship bracelets. I hope she likes it.
At school we've been wrapping things up too. I'm trying to do fun things with my classes this week. Just time to watch the final installment of Harry Potter and do some more fun games and activities. I'm thinking maybe a Christmas themed lesson on Friday, and as it's our last day I'm sure lots of photo-taking will take place.
Since being in this town, which we have lovingly renamed "Chin-tosa", a play on words on the town "Sentosa" (get it? - I don't think the Myanmar people do). Oh we are so funny! Anyway, now I think I appreciate more what refugees go through and respect them a lot. They always welcome us into their homes like family even if the communication barrier is a bit of a problem and offer us food and drinks. I've had so many laughs with my adult class, such wonderful personalities! I hope they continue in their enthusiasm to learn English as many families here will be moved by the UN to the USA or Australia.
I will miss our housemates greatly, King is one of the funniest people I know. And Pastor Henry has been amazing, he may be one of the coolest dudes known to man.
Our travel plans for after we leave are coming along nicely. Can't wait to spend Christmas and New Year in Korea with Tombo! I'll keep on updating as we go. Hopefully we'll have lovely speedy wifi in our accommodations. Dongle - I will not miss you.
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