English Camp Day 3+one

So it was our last day conducting English camp at this school, and once again Erin and I started planning the morning of. As much as I love the kids at this school, this camp session was not our best. Being tired doesn't help, and to add to that, the kid's noise level was extra high. Nothing was getting done, and after only 30 minutes of leading out, my voice was dying. It seemed to an never ending day. When we finally got through the morning portion, I was so relieved. When the kids returned from lunch, the day went a lot more smoothly.

I felt that I really connected with the kids there! They taught me a game similar to 'jacks' called mak lek, well at least I think that's what it's called. lol. At first I wasn't that good at it, you know me and hand-eye coordination aren't that close; but after a little bit of practice I got the hang of it. Through out the day there was also this one boy who kept asking me for a kiss on the cheek, I kept telling him "mai chai" which is no in Thai. At first it was cute, but he didn't stop; and then it got annoying. I'm not going to lie, when the day was over I was happy to leave. 

But unexpectedly, the head teacher asked Erin and I to return and tutor two of her students for a speech competition. That night we wrote the speeches, and then the next day we returned to help them prepare. It was a lot more laid back, than the previous day with English Camp. We got to enjoy the children's company without any of the stress. That day, they were all dressed in their scout outfits. They're so cute! I absolutely love the uniforms! Especially the boys with their 'cowboy' hats. It reminded me of my pathfinder days...good times. 

Working with the students, preparing for the speech competition went really well. They are extremely hard-working, always putting 100% of their efforts into making it perfect. I really hope they win!
At lunch time we went out into the small surrounding village and ate lunch. Walking to the lunch spot, I got a chance to get close to a cow! It was really cute! The area near the school is very primanative. The people live in raised houses. It's seems to be a very simple life. Coming from the city life, and seeing this community allows me to see another world of Ubon.