So now it's down to books and discussions and writing. The benches are had and it's three hours in the afternoon, but we have a good time.
Dictionaries are a mainstay in any language class. Sometimes they look for ideas, sometimes for exact meanings, but always they lead to learning English.
We don't have air conditioning, but the building is new, with high ceilings, big windows, and nice ceiling fans.
You may ask why this girl has a bandage on her temple. She has a headache, and this is traditional medicine.
And here is the whole class working hard. They great kids and they are making good progress. We'll see how next week goes.
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.
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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...