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 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 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 !

I will do my best to fill you all in on Sunday and give some more tips about what to do and not to do when you are partaking in these celebrations !

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 omelet !