Each morning from 8-11 it's time for the seminarians to learn English. This year the class is in Room 73, a big break because it's air conditioned. Honestly, what a difference. It has been almost 100 every day this week, so everyone wants to be in class.
Checking for right answers is a way of life in English class. And so is listening carefully to what is said.
Sometimes the students get into deep discussions about when and how to use difficult parts of speech.
In the summers I spend time with my good friends in Phat Diem, Vietnam, a small country village with a world famous cathedral. Here are some of my musings. If you would like to correspond, please email me: garymeegan@gmail.com.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
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As you can imagine, anniversaries are just as important here in Vietnam as they are in the States. As it was Bishop Joseph's 23rd annive...
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Within a few hours from Phat Diem is Cu Phuong National Park. It was formed in 1962 by Ho Chi Minh. Consisting of two whole mountain ranges,...
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At 4:00 later on Sunday, another mass was celebrated at the cathedral. We went and relaxed outside because at the end there was a huge pro...