Nyob zoo xyoo tshiab everyone! It is now January 1, 2010. Of course, we are 12 hours ahead of everyone.

We went to visit Tong's parents home today. They had a soul calling ceremony for us as well as khi tes. They butchered a cow or was it a buffalo in our honor.

We took to kids up to Phuchifa Mountain for the evening to ring in the new year. They shopped, ate, had a bon fire, and Pafoua showed her talent in break dancing which drew a larger crowd. I ran into many students from Ban Rakpadee and Ban Rakpaendin School.

Everyone is fast asleep but I am just excited to have internet access today so I could upload all my photos and update the blog. It's after midnight, I should go to sleep. Good night all.

Mai Kou Xiong