On Sunday we drove around the whole circumference of the island on our bikes(~ 40 miles). It's a very beautiful island. We had trouble finding the big beach, but we found one little swimming hole. We tried to see a waterfall, but the one we found seemed more like run off from some water pipes. We'll have to find a better one next time. We also went and saw the giant gold Buddha statue which was interesting. We still have to "feed the monks" as one teacher put it. You go down to the market and bring them these gold tupperware things full of food that you buy from the Thai walmart.
Here's a picture of Big Buddha.
We ate some European bar food Sunday night. Ko Samui is where you go if your craving food from back home. The burgers we ate though made us feel a little sick.
Monday we didn't do much before heading back. Mostly hanging out by the beach playing cards.
When we got on the ferry to go home I realized that I'd left my purse in the "trunk" of my motorcycle. Luckily I had my wallet in my backpack and my glasses with me. I had the motorcycle ladies card and called her. She's going to hold it for me till we come back.
This is the view from the back of a tuk tuk.
We're back in the swing of things here. Last night we worked on our lesson plans for this week. I'm teaching two classes on Thursday and one on Saturday. Justin's teaching two on Friday. I'm taking over all my Mathus classes next week, I'm not entirely sure about Justin.
Still don't have internet at our place. Hopefully this week so that we can write more. Hope everyone is happy and well!!
5 comments:
Hi Kids:
Ko Samui sounds like a great place. Do you have any more pictures? We sent you a package today from Jill & Paul and us. Should be there in a week or so (that's what they say). Hope the week at school goes good. Nova's new computers are almost up and running. Still looking at flights for the holidays. Talk to you soon.
Love, Mom and Dad
Hi Again Kids!
We just saw all your photos of Ko Samui on the Picasa site. Thanks. What fun! It looks very nice. We can't wait to visit.
Mom and Dad
Hey Guys,
Greetings from San Diego! You seem like you're having a blast, and all of the pictures you've posted are so beautiful! How did your first day teaching (alone) go? Can't wait to hear more.
Love you guys,
Katie and Keith
Hi cuties - sorry not to have written in a while - very busy, as usual. Really liked your last email, Leza, and the postings on your blog. Made me feel like I was there with you. And it does sound like you're settling in well. Still feeling my way with this blog stuff.
Ko Sumai does look beautiful! And the stuff about the monks was interesting. I'm also really looking forward to visiting.
Denise and her family said they are enjoying the blog. Miss you lots! Love, Mom & Dad.
Katie!! What's your email address? I can't find it. I want to hear all about San Diego!
Thanks for the comments everybody!! Miss you guys!
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