Week one

Happy Friday,

I hope you all have had an amazing week! I sure have. I am now one week into my training course and am feeling quite happy about it.

Like I said before, we spent the first two days getting to know the Thai culture. I found this extremely fascinating, there are no many old traditions and beautiful little details in the Thai culture. After the first days, we moved onto getting to know the Thai school system and different teaching methods. It was very interesting to be back in a school seat and consider all the differences between learners. For example, it is impossible to fail a grade in Thailand, further, all the learners receive the same grade!

I will be teaching in a nursery (4-5-year-old) on Tuesday! I am now quite prepared for this (at least mentally) and even though we have been a little intimidated now, I do think that the cute little Thai kids will make it a very pleasant experience.

Tonight a part of our group will be heading to the Fisherman’s Market. The market takes place every Friday in central Koh Samui. There will be plenty of street food and clothing stores. I am very much looking forward to the food tasting and maybe I will get myself some nice elephant shorts (the best tourist clothing you can get in Thailand). Tomorrow is a full moon and if you have ever heard from Thailand you know what that means. We are all headed to Koh Phangan on a ferry from the Big Buddha pier for a full moon party!

It feels odd, but there is no evidence of us ever going to the full moon party except a small scar on my ankle from cutting myself on some rocks. Everyone in our group hid their room keys into my room and I tied my own so tight into my bikini bottoms that it didn’t come off all night. I would strongly advise against taking anything valuable with you; even if you don’t drink, you might go for a swim or get targeted by the many pickpockets. The party itself was brilliant and will stay in my memories for life.

Have an awesome weekend.

Best wishes,

Mira

Ps. This is a treat found in all local grocery stores and it makes a great lunch for a long day! I didn’t believe sushi from a pack could ever be good, but I was happily surprised. They also have these with a Japanese omelette!

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