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Laos Updates: Geckos, Licenses, Send-offs

Posted on June 8, 2024 by connieinasia

Do geckos bite? Well, apparently they do. The tiny, itty-bitty ones that are present everywhere (in my home, in my office, in the classroom, climbing outer corridor walls) are darling little things, quite harmless and somewhat of a comfort. They … Continue reading →

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My New Apartment!

Posted on May 11, 2024 by connieinasia

It’s going on Week 3 since my move into my new apartment. I’ve been searching for a more permanent place since January. I needed a new residence, one that would hold all my Covid-abandoned “stuff” that is still in China. … Continue reading →

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It’s 108 Degrees Fahrenheit!!

Posted on May 2, 2024 by connieinasia

It’s been a wicked last 10 days, with temperatures soaring above 100 for what I was told has been an unusual stretch for Laos.  In fact, this week the MOES (Ministry of Education and Sports) announced that schools without air-conditioning … Continue reading →

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A Hail Storm Surprise

Posted on April 6, 2024 by connieinasia

“Oh!! Oh!! Oh!!” Santi exclaimed, standing at the glass doorway leading onto the outside corridor. Staff member Santi, whose hours are from 11 – 7 p.m. at the Center, and I were in the office, waiting for those last 2 … Continue reading →

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The SLVC Facebook Page is Humming!

Posted on March 23, 2024 by connieinasia

My fantastic Laos staff has been busy. Our Facebook page has exploded in pictures and videos taken by Khamxay and Santi during the courses we 3 teachers hold: Afiju (Village chiefs, college students), Amos (college students, young adults) and myself … Continue reading →

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A Split in the Laos Team’s Location

Posted on March 8, 2024 by connieinasia

My role as director took a somewhat official turn not long ago.   I’ve been getting my feet on the ground for 3 months now, just figuring out all that needs taken care of.  There’s a lot!   Angie , former director, … Continue reading →

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From Laos, Suntisouk Center News: Word is Spreading!

Posted on March 2, 2024 by connieinasia

Yes, folks, word is spreading!  It’s been 2 weeks since my last post and I must say, news from here is uplifting and positive.   14 new students at various levels and ages have joined our different classes.  We have … Continue reading →

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Village Chiefs in Laos

Posted on February 12, 2024 by connieinasia

I believe I mentioned in a previous post about village chiefs. Here I’d like to expand a bit more. I remember several conversations with Angie, former Director of the Suntisouk Language and Vocational Center, concerning this topic. When she began talking of … Continue reading →

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Week 2 in Laos: Learning about the Educational System

Posted on December 22, 2023 by connieinasia

It’s Christmas weekend, everyone!  Merry Christmas! (ສຸກສັນວັນຄຣິສມາດ) It’s been an exhausting week in some ways but in others, quite astounding, eye-opening, productive and blessed. My goal this week was to visit the classes the Center offers. The GMFs (Global Mission Fellows, … Continue reading →

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