Showing posts with label waterfalls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label waterfalls. Show all posts

Sunday, June 14, 2015

School Begins!

My life has gotten a lot crazier lately now that school is back in session. We are currently 3 weeks in and I can honestly say I'm enjoying it. My students are great, I'm getting along with my co-teacher Jeab, the school has been very supportive, and I'm finally getting the opportunity to test out all the new ideas I wanted to try out.



I teach two Matayom 1 classes and two Marayom 2 classes. It's like our Jr. High level. I see each class four times a week, which I really like. Other PCVs don't get to see their classes as often, which makes it much tougher for the students to actually retain anything.

Being introduced to the student body by our school director

 
I currently teach in what's called the ASEAN room. It's where all the important school meetings take place, so it's nicer than most of the classrooms. The classroom we will be teaching in is under construction and will be done soon. 


This is my co-teacher Jeab. 


I also teach the school faculty on Monday afternoons. I make sure to keep it light and fun, just like my student classes. I'm basically teaching them the same things as my kids. 


Meanwhile, rainy season is doing its thing. I love this shot from fellow PCV Danica of her school after a big rain storm. The school continues with lunch as if a foot of muddy water was no big deal.


Brandon, a PCV friend of mine who went home early, visited Mary and I with his girlfriend. We had a fun dinner out. 


The next day we traveled north to Brian's site where we hiked to a waterfall. 


Last week was Wai Khru, a special school day where the students pay respect to their teachers. Here's a shot of our 700+ students.


I was up on stage with the other teachers


Some of my students presenting gifts. 



Wednesday, July 03, 2013

KL Butterfly Garden

I like a good butterfly garden as much as the next guy (ok, maybe more), so I checked out the KL Butterfly Garden. It's a tropical maze of pathways, ponds, blossoms, waterfalls, butterflies, and more. Totally worth visiting in my opinion.





I would have passed right by this one if it hadn't opened its wings as I approached. 

 
 

Another buterfly


An impressive collection of dead ones


Dragonflies




Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Okinawa: Friday

Spent the day exploring around Naha. This is Habushu, an Okinawan liquor with a snake inside. I found this display on the famous Kokusai Dori Street.


Fukushuen Chinese Gardens were not only free, but a lovely place to stroll through. I highly recommend a visit.


Across the street at Matsuyama Park


At Sogenji Ishimon Stonegate

Sunday, August 28, 2011

San Gerardo 2

More photos from the San Gerardo area, a beautiful little town at the base of Mount Chirripo.

We hiked to their aguas termales (hot springs) which is accessible by way of a fun trail through the jungle.



The hot springs


The springs are cared for by a family living in this home. Dogs take a lot of naps in Costa Rica.


Stopped at the waterfall on the way back for a photo op. It was tricky going in my flip flops on the mossy rocks.



Another beautiful river


Me levitating downstream


Hardcore mom in "downtown" San Gerardo


Town chapel

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Cloud Forest: Part 1

We went to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve this morning, a network of jungle trails. These are some of the better photos I took.









The Continental Divide