And I am here...

So I have been in Kazakhstan for about 2 weeks now. It seems like most of that time has passed quickly as we've been in Peace Corps Informational sessions for the majority of that time, on every topic available. Oh and I can't forget about the 3 rounds of immunizations we have already received. In fact we were prepared for more this morning. We were told our PCMO, Dr. Victor was to visit, instead we were to view the STD and HIV/AIDS slides. I think most of us might have preferred more shots to some of those graphic images. =)

Yesterday we observed classes for the first time, only one in my group getting assigned to an English class. My first class was a home ec class for 8 grade girls and they proceeded to dress me up in robes and hats and take pictures, then I was shipped off to an 11th grade history class, went to another history class (I think) and then my class lost me so I was able to spend a few minutes on the internet yesterday. All in all an interesting experience of Kazakhstani classrooms. Classes only just officially began September 1st, and their first day of school reminds me a bit of Clausuras in Izamal. We were gifted with so many bouquets of flowers, even the boys!! Its just the thing to do here, so I have about 3 vases in my room. lol. And some more roses in the hall. =) Good times.

We continue with language lessons every day except for Sunday. And we will begin teaching small lessons and observing more English classes next Monday, and will find out permanent sites the first week in October, which is still a far way away yet ever approaching.

But I must be going, time is short and there are adventures to be had.