Hello from Bac Ha where the humidity has become our friend. We heard through the grapevine that there is two feet of snow in Boulder and we are so glad to be here (although Kevin is praying for weekend snow here through daily devotions and reflections). We hope this news warms your hearts, toes and produces a good hair day.
Regrettably, we have not been able to blog as much as we would like but the Vietnamese people really dig us. We've spent the last two days relating to and enjoying our one-on-one time with the Vietnamese people.
After we met with the school and government officials about our work at Bao Nhai on Thursday, we decided to crash the dance class with the girls. It was rejuvenating and reminded us that we were missing Dancing with the Stars. We were dancing to "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John since it was just released in Vietnam.
Once we completed and won the dance-off, we were invited to attend another elementary school where a bathroom is being built. On our way out, the van was stuck in the gravel which provided an opportunity for the gentleman to capitalize on another opportunity to get some exercise.
We were invited to dinner by the teachers. We were afforded the opportunity to eat partake of three meats not typically consumed in the United States. These were goat, water buffalo, and pig stomach. While honored, some of us ate more than others.
During dinner, we were joking around because our hygiene lessons talk about not eating near pets and sharing food with pets, and then we found ourselves breaking our own rules (namely Brian and Kevin - see below).
This is the greatest picture ever that Bethany happened to capture of Kevin trying to keep the dog away from his pork stomach.
Today we taught 36 students two sessions of classes, each lasting two hours. It was a great time! Here we are talking about not sharing water bottles. We think that the staff, students and parents enjoyed the sessions although we didn't know what to expect since we are self-proclaimed hygiene experts. All of the students, including those not in this session, were very intrigued by us (and not because we're so good looking). We were able to engage the students but they also captured our hearts. They were willing to listen but Kevin was especially engaging, playing the goof ball (not captured below but you all know Kevin)...
During our afternoon session we played germ ball. The women and children loved the game. It was great to hear all the laughter. The energy was contagious.
Here's the whole group, including the moms with their kids. It was great to have the moms around to get the kids to line up for the picture.
Below is the water tank behind the school that Brian, Sa and the hired plumbers are installing. There are hoses attached to the tank that will go to different rooms in the school. This will ultimately be connected to two water filters bringing 32,000 gallons of clean, refreshing water to kids, teachers and all visitors to the Bhao Nhai School.
We are thankful for today.
P.S. (added by Bethany) And we are especially thankful for our Director, Angela! She pulled the lesson together and made it work.
P.P.S. (added by Kevin) I call her Master Angela.
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