January 2nd 4th

We are very very busy but still having a good time. On the 2nd of January we went Farming and had a very positive experience. All of the students realized how much hard work farming is and how great America is because we have all of the modern things that keep us from doing to much work.

On the 3rd of January we helped paint the community center in Ka Nou's relative's village. It again was a good experience for the students to do some hard work. Students ended up getting paint all over themselves and did not realize that it would be so hard to get off of their clothes and hands.

On the 4th of January all of the students and teachers went on a field trip to the Golden Triangle where Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet. We took a boat ride in the Mekong River to see the Golden Triangle more up close and then some of us went shopping and others went across the border to Myanmar which was a very interesting experience seeing that Myanmar is still a communist country and going through customs was interesting. Our Thai/Hmong friends really look out for everyone so we are fine.

On the 5th of January we went to the Ban Rap School again and the students went to class with the Thailand Students then we had a girl vs girl soccer game and a Boy versus Boy soccer game. Lastly we had a huge bonfire and ate a lot good food and said good bye to our very dear friends.