Apparently there was a bus strike this morning. I did not see it on the morning news because there is none that I know of. I am sure there is, there is just no TV at my house. I don't think strikes are too uncommon here, but I was not on strike. I needed to get to HSYWE to teach! The taxis were still in operation and I hopped in one. This cost me quite a bit more...I will break it down for you: bus ride 10 rupees, taxi ride 200 rupees : / Guess what? It is not that bad. It ends up being about 2.50 U.S. dollars. What I was not a fan of: the roads being not as hectic. I needed my morning fix of KTM street chaos, but without the buses, it was pretty chill. Teaching is such a challenge. There are times when I think they are learning and then there are times when we hit a brick wall. I am sure this is true for any teacher, but it is really difficult when there is no way to explain anything. I think my art and charades skills are getting worse. I know that a native speaker of english is of great benefit to the students, but a native speaker of Knox County American English is probably confusing the crap out of them. Oh Knox County...always going to be a part of me.
I think I have had enough kid experience in these past few visits to Orchid Garden to last me a decade. Man these things have a ton of energy. Almost too much. It was great to see them have a good time. It will be great for me to have quiet. Here are the kids sending a holiday wish.
So tonight I am kind of breaking my rule to not be so westernized. The house is headed to Thamel and we have dinner reservations at Fire and Ice...like an Italian pizza kitchen. I need pizza. Tomorrow is a weekend day...so who knows what I will get involved in. There are a few ideas floating around. I really need to watch the the Indian Jones Clip if one idea becomes reality : /
Happy Holidays
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