Some Pics from Gori
Howdy hi everybody!
Me Erik, Paul Johanna and Allison are in Borjomi this weekend and of couse it is raining. Hence the post. Normally rain doesn't bother me but when you live in a country that has zero clothes dryers, you have to be careful. Nothing worse than riding in a packed Marshutka with soggy clothes...the scent stings the nostrils! Looks like I won't be able to include any pics this time...technology problems.. bummer too as they are some sweet ones from last week.
Borjomi is a famous town known for its mineral water. We tried some right from the spring yesterday. It smells very "sulfury" but tastes quite good. The rain did put a bit of a damper on things but it is blissfully cool.
This coming Friday we recieve our permanent site assignments which is pretty exciting as we will know where we will spend the duration of our service. We also have a language exam, and we TEFL folks have "practice school " all this week. Things are very hectic and the days are very full. Hard to believe I've been here a month! I can't describe how wonderful and challenging each day is and how one's perception changes so quickly about what are needs and what are "wants".
For instance, the highlights of last week was having a real shower (hot water with pressure that you don't have to ladle over you) as opposed to a bucket bath and getting our latrine pumped....everyone says I now have the nicest "squatter" in the village! Good Times:)
Well, there are lots of kids here in this internet cafe and it's getting loud so I'll get going. Hope all is well for everyone back home! Stay Cool!
All the best,
John
Me Erik, Paul Johanna and Allison are in Borjomi this weekend and of couse it is raining. Hence the post. Normally rain doesn't bother me but when you live in a country that has zero clothes dryers, you have to be careful. Nothing worse than riding in a packed Marshutka with soggy clothes...the scent stings the nostrils! Looks like I won't be able to include any pics this time...technology problems.. bummer too as they are some sweet ones from last week.
Borjomi is a famous town known for its mineral water. We tried some right from the spring yesterday. It smells very "sulfury" but tastes quite good. The rain did put a bit of a damper on things but it is blissfully cool.
This coming Friday we recieve our permanent site assignments which is pretty exciting as we will know where we will spend the duration of our service. We also have a language exam, and we TEFL folks have "practice school " all this week. Things are very hectic and the days are very full. Hard to believe I've been here a month! I can't describe how wonderful and challenging each day is and how one's perception changes so quickly about what are needs and what are "wants".
For instance, the highlights of last week was having a real shower (hot water with pressure that you don't have to ladle over you) as opposed to a bucket bath and getting our latrine pumped....everyone says I now have the nicest "squatter" in the village! Good Times:)
Well, there are lots of kids here in this internet cafe and it's getting loud so I'll get going. Hope all is well for everyone back home! Stay Cool!
All the best,
John
posted by john at 11:49 PM
3 Comments:
"Gamarjoba" John: Sounds like you're having a great start to your stay in Georgia. Love the blog! It's nice hearing about your adventures, the country, your new friends, and learning Georgian. Let us know if you or your host family need anything else! We're happy to send whatever, although sounds like you're good on vodka.
Lisa
I just remembered that this blog exists,I guess thats what summers are for, had a great time reading the archives
good luck and godspeed,
from your former student named John
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