So, work has been interesting over the past couple of weeks. Under the cut ar some of the incidents that are assuring me that, no matter how awesome West Side Story is (I'm actually considering re-training to do drama with older kids at some point) my school is not somewhere I wish to stay long-term.

( In which the Primary Head is offensive and patronising )

OK, so, the bad news, the arrangement for next year is going to be tricky. More on this, probably on the other blog, at some point. Want to put more actual travel stuff up first though ( Read more... )

Hey, internet. Sorry I didn't take you the Luxor, but I was trying to travel light. I had a fantastic time, thank you for asking ( Read more... )

So, we've been in the flat a month (I know this cos we just paid the rent ( Read more... )

Day: 7 School day: 3

Making me smile:

"Look, the Nile!"
"We teach here!"*
"Tortoise!" (They live outside reception)

ALso, I'm in Red house (currently...shouldn't change...shouldn't) which is Cleopatra :D ( Read more... )

Dear Whoever is responsible ( Read more... )

I love the word "challenging", it covers a multitude of sins ( Read more... )

My lips are currently on fire.

Anyway.

( In which Bowdy rants about glasses, but praises the health service )

Well, that failed!!

I forgot how much I wanted to bake some things, and how long that takes once you've sorted on stack of magazines into one book of recipes you actually want and odd jobs and it's surprising how much cooking keeps you on your feet and moving about...

( some success! )

( Cut for pretension )