Hmong New Year 2013

Misc. Pic from November 2013

 A local "thanksgiving meal"....a meal to thank God for the new rice. 

Getting our green bean and asparagus casseroles ready for Thanksgiving.  

 Celebrating with 24 people from 7 countries this year.  

 Soccer game at the newly built stadium in town.  

 At a housewarming party with my friend and employee. 

 First fire of the season in my wood burning stove...love it! 

 A picture that I stole from a friend in Thailand...but a good example of some of the crazy things that can be seen on motorbikes in this part of the world! 

 A gift for the teacher...sugar cane and a bag of soy milk with tapioca and pudding. 

 Saying goodbye to my friend at the Indian restaurant...she's returning to India to be with her family. 

 Fire at the local market building. 

A chilly hike up one of the mountains/hills and a picnic lunch in a bomb crater with friends: ) 

Misc. Pics from October 2013

 Sunset over the Mekong River.

 Grandma sewing traditional clothing. 

 Weekly study with these two ladies. 

 Climbing a local mountain with a great view of the area. 

 Picnic lunch after the climb. 

 Enjoying good food and bowling during our break. 

 The fields are ready for the rice harvest. 

Teacher Day Talent and Handicraft Show 2013