Now that I'm in Central Asia for the next seven weeks, I feel like I will have a little bit of stability. Yes, I realize it's ironic to feel that way having gone halfway around the world, but I am looking forward to staying in the same place for a bit.
The teaching highlight for today was playing two truths and a lie with the sixth graders to get to know each other a little bit. One boy was disappointed that he gave himself away by putting some of his information in the letter he wrote me--he hates mushrooms, evidently.
The cultural highlight for today was going to an Uzbek restaurant with Jo and two other teachers from the school. I enjoyed getting to know the other teachers. I also enjoyed the food. The restaurant had beautifully embroidered table clothes, walls with paintings of the buildings in the Uzbek city after which the restaurant was themed, and ornate serving dishes. I ordered a noodle dish with beef and vegetables that came in a flavorful broth. We also drank black tea. I don't know a lick of Russian yet, so the only thing recognizable to me on the menu were names of alcoholic beverages. Evidently those don't require translation.
I am hoping to start Russian lessons soon--hopefully I'll soon recognize these letters and a few words!
