Hi all. First, let me congratulate our friends Shaun and Marri who (as far as I know) wed on Saturday. I think I speak for everyone when I say, “We need to see some pictures.” Also, have an incredible adventure together in the UAE!
As for John and I, we arrived in Samoa safe and sound. It has been a long couple of days but I am really happy to be here. For now, we are staying at a high school in Tafuna for our two weeks of orientation. We are sleeping on mats on the floor and getting to know one another. I think that we have a really great group, 35 people who are mostly are well traveled and enthusiastic about being here.
Monday, we spent the morning at a cultural center’s summer school, and had some hands on fun learning Samoan dance, weaving, and painting. Everyone was very kind and eager to help us learn. AND, after only 36 hours in Samoa, our Johnny made the front page of the Samoan News! He is weaving with a local woman, like you do…
We have been in lots of workshops but also have some free time to tour the island. It is gorgeous! Infested with mean, eager mosquitoes, but gorgeous. We will get our final teaching placements and housing assignments soon, but it looks like we will be between two clusters of volunteers, so there should be lots of people to hang out with. More later, take care everyone!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
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Hello! I've decided to keep a blog to keep everyone in the know about our year in American Samoa. As I discovered during my time in India, this is a quick and dirty way to keep in touch. I'm hoping to post about once a week.
As most of you know, John and I got married on June 20, and leave this Saturday, July 18th to spend a year as volunteer teachers. John will be teaching 4th grade and I will be with grades 6 and 7. It is common knowledge that I am better with the little ones, but we are trusting the wisdom of WorldTeach International and going with the flow.
There are a couple of other ways to keep in touch. We are online with Skype video conferencing, which is wonderful! I am also on Facebook, and John and I are also hoping to share a cell phone when we get there. More info soon!
love,
Cynthia
As most of you know, John and I got married on June 20, and leave this Saturday, July 18th to spend a year as volunteer teachers. John will be teaching 4th grade and I will be with grades 6 and 7. It is common knowledge that I am better with the little ones, but we are trusting the wisdom of WorldTeach International and going with the flow.
There are a couple of other ways to keep in touch. We are online with Skype video conferencing, which is wonderful! I am also on Facebook, and John and I are also hoping to share a cell phone when we get there. More info soon!
love,
Cynthia
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