It's been a very busy few weeks here so I'll cut this entry into a few parts to try and avoid rambling (as I end up doing in most entries!). November started with test weeks which were extremely boring and just consisted of asking 'what's this?' while pointing at pictures and words. This mainly received blank looks from grade 1 even though they were perfectly capable of telling their friend the answer when it was their turn! Can't believe I considered staying ...

Had a wander around the Old Quarter on my day off including a trip to the Dong Xuan market which was crazy. The aisles are so narrow and they sell just about everything there. Managed 10 minutes before I felt completely claustrophobic and had to get out. Not the place to go if your not fully relaxed! Then into 2 more days at work and more taxi hassels. On Thursday waited 40 minutes for a taxi with 2 confusing phone calls to BME and one very short txi ride with s...