Day 8

I spoke to Grant earlier this evening and he told me that I have been remiss in posting.  I have to agree with him I have been offline for several days and I need to get everyone caught up.  The train has everything I need, I have a room, although small it is very comfortable.  The room that I am in is only temporary, I will be moving into a double state room with a private bath sometime soon.  My current room is referred to as a coffin, it just gives you enough  room to lay down and a small path between my sink, refrigerator and bed.  My of my friends had to point out to me that my bed at home was bigger than my entire living space on the train.  I have met some very interesting people since arriving.  We have people from every level of education and 18 different countries, anyone you can imagine is on the train. As I was walking my students out today we had to stop because the elephants were in our way and I began to think about my first week.  It has been very difficult at times but very exciting.  Clowns who pie you on your birthday, elephants, tigers, odd people and children who juggle on their breaks at school.  Parents who bring me lunch daily and people who watch out for me. Who would have ever thought I would end up in such an interesting place.