All Things Peace Corps
Experience all of Peace Corps’ host countries through my posts! This category covers everything related to countries where Peace Corps places volunteers. From here you can find posts about individual countries, including their history, culture, people, geography, and Peace Corps programs. Get an in-depth look at what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer by reading interviews, blog posts and viewing photos from volunteers serving in communities across the globe. Learn about the projects volunteers work on and how they collaborate with local partners. Discover Peace Corps milestones and impact in each country. Whether you’re considering volunteering, want to learn more before visiting, or just interested in these amazing places, this category offers a comprehensive look at each country through the lens of Peace Corps service.
I was invited to the wedding reception for Sompong’s nephew who was getting married to the daughter of the Phu Keow School principle. Over 500 for the banquet.
Huge Wedding Reception for Sompong’s Nephew Read More
Here are few more pictures taken by other people during the Training Camp.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp (more pics) Read More The last day of the training camp, day 3 for teachers and day 2 for students. A huge success but we were all pretty tired when the everyone finally left school.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp Day 3 Read More We had 100 7-8-9th graders at the training camp. PCVs taught the 1st class. For the 2nd class, the Thai teachers would teach the same lesson to another group.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp Day 2 Read More Helped PCV Laura with her husband Zack with a Teacher Training Camp. First day we trained the teachers, and the following two days the students will come.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp Read More
A Thai wedding is different. Had a reception at the groom’s house the night before. Then an early morning reception. Then the party danced to the bride’s house.
A teachers’s son is getting married! Another Thai wedding Read More
The village held an “end of Buddhist lent” fundraiser. It was fun helping everyone prepare. There was a long parade through the streets to the temple.
End of Buddhist Lent parade to the temple! Read More
Day 2 of our teacher trip to Vientiane included tours of The Great Stupa, the National Museum, Patuxai Victory Monument, and several important temples.
We took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 2) Read MoreTook a one-night tour with about 80 Thai teachers to Vientiane, Laos, the capital city which is near the Thai border. Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos Teacher Trip to Vientiane, …
We took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 1) Read MoreMy school participated in a sports olympiad with 10 schools. Events included soccer, volleyball, track & field and dagraw. We had teams in volleyball and soccer
A Huge Sports Competition Olympiad Read More