Sept 5th, 2009
After our first week of teaching we have learned one very important thing…we are not the only ones who have no idea what’s going on. How refreshing…neither does anyone else at Korrnell. The things we do throughout the day are very ritualistic and in no way have anything to do with a normal school day. Korrnell is much more concerned with doing things the same way than doing them the right way or the best way. We were given some wise words of wisdom comparing ourselves to jellyfish. Just float along with the current, nod and smile and don’t ask any questions.
Wednesdays are our monthly NEST teacher meetings. We were told (not asked) that we would be going on a 10k bike ride. Umm, ok? Saturday morning, the one morning we were so looking forward to sleeping in, would be spent biking around Jhubei. It was for the Deaf Olympic Games so how could we say no? The day turned out beautiful and we wished we had showered. We’re probably on the news somewhere here in Taiwan. Pictures were taken left, right and centre. Played the drums with the Governor of Hsinchu!
Episode Three
After that week and our tiring bike ride, we were in high need of some beverages and a night out on the town. We did a little research on Hsinchu county nightlife…turns out, not a whole lot is happening! Found a little bar called “The Flying Pig” and made do with that.
Episode Four
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