Welcome to the village

Today, March 28, 2012 Ban Serm school held a welcome ceremony for me.  I think the pictures tell the story.  I ate ant eggs (delicious) and sang karoke.  The ceremony was not only very touching, but I was also introduced to all the important people in the village by the school Pa aw, which carries weight about my status. 

Food prep - my co teacher Joom

The pa aw (director) who threw the party

VIP

Thai dancing

 Bracelet blessings

Thai dancers

 Group photo - the 2 men standing are the directors of the schools I will work in

 The blessing of the Pram

 One of 5 bouquets

 blessing bracelet from Pa aw