On Saturday the students met their host families after a short orientation and language lesson with Pi Pu, Ajaan Wilasanee and Pi Ben. (Our full orientation week starts on Monday.)
The students AND the host families were very excited — for families hosting for the first time and for those returning as well!
Here are a few photos to give you an idea of what it was like.
Families waiting for the students.
Students lining up.
Pi Pu introducing the students to the host families.
Emily's first Thai in context! A "wai" greeting (hands together) and "Sawatdii Ka. Dichan chuu..."
As each student said their name, their host family came up to greet them.
Jack meets his family. Some families wai and then shake hands. Thai people don't greet by shaking hands, but they know that Americans do.
Emily and her host family.
Molly and Nikki with their host families.
After everyone met, students and families grabbed bags and backpacks and headed home. (Krissy in the background.)
