Also, during lunch today, the waitress asked me what was wrong with my arms. She had never seen freckles before. So - that was a very interesting experience!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Pen Pal Letters!
Also, during lunch today, the waitress asked me what was wrong with my arms. She had never seen freckles before. So - that was a very interesting experience!
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i can't wait to read their letters! i think it will be fun looking at a different language then we normally see!
ReplyDeletethats funny mrs.dougherty i hope your having fun while your there cant wait to here the stories when you get back! Im glad they are writing back to us when are we getting the letters and pics??
ReplyDeletehey mrs.doc hows the trip hope your having fun! i like this pic and thats funny how the lady asked about your frekles but thats okay! skyping you yesterday was awesome hope you can do it today! My birthday is on sunday! so i cant write you on friday i wont be in school! Have fun mrs. doc
ReplyDeleteare the kids nice there?
how is the hotel?
are you learning kymer?
Have fun!
hi mrs dougherty, hope your having fun. I can't wait to read their letters. That's interesting how the waitress never saw freckles before.
ReplyDeleteIs their school named after someone important?
ReplyDeleteI thought the class would be smaller with the school just opening. They seem very polite and kind. I am very excited to see what they write back to us!
ReplyDeleteI hope your having a ton of fun! Hopefully when you do come back you can teach us some Kymer, if you learn some words..I miss having you as the teacher, but Mr. Heinbach is really nice and you were right, he as basically the same teaching personality as you! I like having him as the substitute while your visiting Cambodia! Hopefully, my class gets to Skype with you soon!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed seeing the picture of our pen pals. Hope you are having a great time in Cambodia. Can't wait to see you again and hear all about your trip, the culture, and the food.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny about the freckles haha. Hope your having a good time. And are all of those students around the same age?
ReplyDelete-Carly G.
they all look really cleaned up and nice. I'm not trying to be rude, but i was just wondering if their teeth are nice? Since they didn't have a tooth brush i wasn't sure if they used something else.
ReplyDeleteMost of the letters will need to be translated from Khmer, so it may be a few weeks until you know what they say, but I will show them to you when I get back so you can see what they look like.
ReplyDeleteThe students are really nice. When we arrive, they all want to the "hello" - it is especially cute when the elementary school students come over.
The hotel is very nice. My roomate's name is Megan. She goes to Lehigh University now, but she used to teach in a school in Japan. So, it has been interesting talking with her.
I am having a difficult time learning Khmer - I keep pronouncing words incorrectly, but the Cambodians are nice and patient.
I don't know how the school was named - that is ag reat question. I will find out and tell you tomorrow.
There are actually about 180 students in the new Jr High School. Many students were very excited to have the option, so the classes filled up quickly. The students in your pen pal class ranged from 12 to 16. We visited a primary class also where the students ranged from 6 to 9. I think a lot of that varies on when the student starts school.
Christie - That is a good observation. One of ths goals of the school is to promote healthy living. So, the students have clean uniforms and brush their teeth at school. Most of the adults would not have had these same options when they were younger. So, many adults will not have as clean or "nice" teeth as the students. As these students grow up, they will know how to help younger siblings or future children have good hygiene and be healthy.
I am wondering how the houses look like over there? Are they like ours or not? and are they different or the same? Well, that story about the lunch lady and you was really good! I never knew they didnt know what freckles looked like? I am not trying to be mean or anything but r the students mean or nice? I am not trying to be mean agian but what do they eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? What do the people wear over there?
ReplyDeleteHey Mrs. Doc-wade, how are you? it seems very nice there, is it? Hows the food there if you don't mind me asking. Do you like the Khmer language or is it too hard to learn? When you go to the school do you have to wear the same dress code as them? Do they have cakes or desserts there? Can't wait too see you again. Bye
ReplyDeleteThe students are EXTREMELY polite!! All of the students smile, wave, and say "hello" in English as you pass them. Most of the students get breakfast at school each day - it is usually a type of porridge. I don't know what they east for lunch or supper. Their houses are VERY different from ours. I will have some pictures, and we'll discuss it during our next class chat.
ReplyDeleteThe good had been very good. I've had some very excellent dishes! We went to a dessert place the ohter tday called "the blue pumpkin" - I got chocolate chips cookies. I don't think many Cambodians visit this dessert place, though; it was full of white tourists.
I have a hard time prouncing the Khmer words. I think it is very difficult to learn. Remember, their alphabet is also much different than ours - so, learning how to read written Khmer is very very difficult.
Mrs. Doughtery,
ReplyDeleteI have a question for you what kind of holidays do they celebrate over there? Do they get days off of school like we do?
Yes - they have many days off for various holidays. Today, for instance, is Cambodia's Independence Day! So, there is not school! :)
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