After leaving Phuket we flew to Chiang Mai in the far north of Thailand. Being surrounded by mountains, Chiang Mai was a huge contrast to the island atmosphere of Phuket. The old town of Chiang Mai is surrounded by a 700 year old square canal and still has remnants of the walls that used to protect the city from invading Thai tribes. The heat was still very intense but had a really dry climate, instead of the humidity of the south. Probably the strangest thing ...

Life in Phuket… Teaching: Bianca was placed in a private Catholic elementary school of about 3500 students teaching 3rd and 4th grade ESL. She also taught a couple hours of first and seventh grade English as well. Although her school was run by nuns and students recited Hail Mary every morning, respect was still given to Buddhist and Muslim traditions (including holidays!). Joey was placed in a government high school of about 3500 students teaching 15-18 y...

Life in Phuket… Teaching: Bianca was placed in a private Catholic elementary school of about 3500 students teaching 3rd and 4th grade ESL. She also taught a couple hours of first and seventh grade English as well. Although her school was run by nuns and students recited Hail Mary every morning, respect was still given to Buddhist and Muslim traditions (including holidays!). Joey was placed in a government high school of about 3500 students teaching 15-18 y...

So it's been a while since we last wrote - apologies. I blame it on Bianca and her facebook account. Anyway, we are living on the Island of Phuket in southern Thailand, which is kind of like the equivalent of going to Hawaii back in the states. At its best it's dramatically beautiful, and full of culture and friendly people. At its worst, it's busy, and an overdeveloped tourist trap. For the most part we stay away from the worst, and stick to its best. After a fe...

So we were able to get a five-week job as English teachers at a 5-star, beachside resort called Zeavola. The resort is on Koh Phi Phi (pronounced Pee Pee), a small beautiful island not far off of Krabi's coast. This island's claim to fame is that is was used to film part of the movie "The Beach," with Leonardo Decaprio. Once you arrive at the islands main pier in Tonsai bay, our resort is only accessible by boat, or by a 90 minute walk. There are no c...