*"It will be winter, it will be frost." A traditional Moravian folk song I have learned to play in my guitar lesson and now hum and sing in my head as I walk around in the cold. First of all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING AMERICA! As I sit here in my new local café hangout spot, I … Continue reading Bude Zima, Bude Mraz*
One of the first events I was invited to upon arriving in Znojmo and starting to teach was the Ples. I was told over and over that this could be considered the Czech high school prom. So with small warning and description of what to expect, I went into this weekend expecting something like an … Continue reading All “Proms” are Not Created Equal
This weekend was jam packed with Czech culture and I truly felt immersed in life here. Starting with Friday, I helped out with my school’s “Open House” by teaching an optional English lesson for students. A surprising number showed up and I tried to make it fun by teaching about Thanksgiving. We learned some history, … Continue reading Cultural Observer
As my second official month here comes to a close, I am feeling more plunged into this experience than ever. It feels as if I have been here for a least 5 months and it is hard to believe I still have so much time here. Both September and October followed a similar pattern. The … Continue reading 2 Down, 8 to Go
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