Lots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran
A few days before Songkran, there are lots of festivities at the Wat (Buddhist monastery).
Lots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran Read MoreCountry
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A few pictures of village life (April 2014)
Just wanted to post some pictures of village life here in Thailand from April.
A few pictures of village life (April 2014) Read MoreHuge Three Monk Ordination Procession Through the Village
There was a huge procession making its way through the village for a monk ordination. But this time it was for 3 young men becoming monks in the village.
Huge Three Monk Ordination Procession Through the Village Read MoreWomen’s Association Shop Grand Opening Party
I was a VIP invited to the women’s association shop grand opening. On the highway, they decided to sell local handicrafts as well as a regular mini-mart. Smart!
Women’s Association Shop Grand Opening Party Read MoreMy first official visit to the Wat
A “wat” is a Buddhist temple complex. On this day, one of the English teachers, Sompong, invited me to join his family at the wat for one of the ceremonies.
My first official visit to the Wat Read MoreGraduation Day for the 9th graders at our school
Today was graduation day for the 9th graders, 6 girls and 7 boys. They are given a copy of their transcripts. No parents, just the students and the faculty.
Graduation Day for the 9th graders at our school Read MoreYou can’t have a Sport Day without a parade!
I went to Sport Day at the subdistrict administration offices with my co-teachers, Sompong. Each of the villages were in the parade and Sompong was a judge.
You can’t have a Sport Day without a parade! Read MoreIt’s Moving Day to my new home in Chaiyaphum
After swearing in in the morning, it was moving day with my principle and co-teacher. We drove 7-hours to the O-Lo subdistrict in northwestern Chaiyaphum.
It’s Moving Day to my new home in Chaiyaphum Read MorePeace Corps Thailand 126 Swearing-In Ceremony was Awesome!
March 19th was our swearing-in ceremony where I became a Peace Corps Volunteer in Thailand for the next 2 years. The ceremony was covered by the local news.
Peace Corps Thailand 126 Swearing-In Ceremony was Awesome! Read MoreBang Yai Families Threw Us a Going Away Party
All the host families in Bang Yai threw a Going Away party for the volunteers that they hosted for the last 8-weeks. Fun but sad too because of the goodbyes.
Bang Yai Families Threw Us a Going Away Party Read More