Teaching on the Other Side of the World

While I wait for the internet to reach a crawling speed I will type this message in a word document. Just in case any of you were wondering Microsoft is still the operating system half way around the world. Yesterday we had a very packed day.

One very exciting part of yesteray was leading a discussion for a class at the Eurasian Institute. They have an English club, with many students who are learning English and are also interested in Business. We basically stood up told them about our life in Eastern Oregon and then we answered their questions for the rest of the hour. They had great questions ranging from how our political, health and school systems work, to how many disco clubs we have in our town. The best part was afterwards talking with students about study abroad programs and Camp America jobs. We also meet the other peace corps volunteers and a man who works for the UN. Not too bad for an afternoon class. Our next one is this Saturday.

In the afternoon we went for our daily visit with our boy. He is so adorable and he was much more awake today. We are also starting to notice that he is getting stronger. When we met him a week ago he could barely hold his head up. He now has that down, yet he still thinks it is fun to crash into us with his head. Thank goodness we are quick movers so that we do not get craked lips by our little squirmer.

We get to go to the market today to get him clothes. As far as sending any Beth it would take to long to get here, so we will be fine waiting until we are home. Also we do have a car seat, but not an infant one..

We are still having lots of fun with the other American couples at the Pushkin. They are nice to have around to support us through this life changing event.