Tag Archives: Living in the mountains

The Little Things

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Lou

Living in the village, beyond anything else, feels incredibly normal. Yet there are a thousand small things that make living here a totally different experience to any that I have had before. Buildings here might only have a floor and … Continue reading →

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A few photos.

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Lou

     

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Love in the Land of Smiles

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Lou

I have in fact stolen the title of this blog post from a book I recently read about prostitution in Thailand. Whilst it is only one book, on one narrow topic in Thailand, it gave me some insight into the relationship Thai … Continue reading →

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Fire

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Lou

Thailand has just three seasons, the Cold Season, which we are just coming to the end of, the Hot Season which is just beginning and the Wet Season which happens later in the year. No prizes for guessing what each … Continue reading →

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Pretom

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Lou

The Pretom school in Mae La Luang is part of the same school as the Matteyum I work in but is located elsewhere in the town. Every day I ride my bicycle through the temple grounds to get to it. Usually … Continue reading →

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Celebrating in Style

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Lou

Like a new house, it is Thai tradition to celebrate a new building of any kind. My Matteyum is opening to a further three year groups from May this year, the start of the new academic year, and as such … Continue reading →

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The walk to school.

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Lou

Last night I went with Cru Aew and her daughter, Boh Beng, on a spontaneous visit to Mae Sariang. Cru Aew works in Maela Suksa Pretom (primary) and speaks very good English. She used to be the English teacher in Matteyum. … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Evening

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Lou

Last night was one of those rare perfect evenings. Not because of anything in particular, but a combination of lovely things coinciding. The evening started well with lesson planning over a rare fresh coffee at the cafe opposite school. It … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in Khun Yuam

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Lou

I have just returned from a weekend in Khun Yuam. It was just what I needed. Back at the beginning of January, before I had left for my village, I met an American who had married a Karen lady 30 … Continue reading →

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Never a quiet night.

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Lou

I have been here just long enough now for the novelty to have worn off and the reality to set in. There is not a lot to do here, especially on an evening. By 9pm everything is winding down. Used … Continue reading →

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