Sunday, March 20, 2016

Days Two Through Four: The Adventure Continues

Because I have experienced SO much in the past few days, I thought it best to share my journey through my photographs. Of course, I have hundreds of photos and it was very difficult to narrow it down! I hope these pictures give you just a small taste of what it is like in the beautiful country of Georgia (and FYI, Georgians pronounce it George-E-Ya)

Students: Based on this slideshow, what do you imagine Georgia to be like (culture, people, food, history, etc.?)

39 comments:

  1. I enjoyed looking at all of there pictures, it seems really amazing there. And I especially liked the pictures of the castles and the monastery.
    - Katelyn Kennard

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  3. I thought the castle was very cool and were you in a plane or something while you were looking at it. And I can not beleive that you went through tunnels in a mountain it does look very cool but I would not never do that.
    JOEY PUGLISI 2/3B

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  4. I enjoyed looking at the castle and the pictures of the area around you. Just the atmosphere looks amazing and everything looks ancient and original. The society looks different than it does today and I enjoy looking at a different life style and seeing the differences between there environment that they live in and the environment we live in.
    -Matthew Corey 2-3 B

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  5. I think it is interesting how you are living with another family. Usually in most places there would be a hotel that people would stay in. This is a different culture though and I think its very creative how your living there.

    -Matthew Corey 2-3 B

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  6. Its interesting how you went on a moutain. That looked very high and it looked scary. It looks like there are a lot of moutains up there and it looks interesting.

    -Matthew Corey 2-3 B

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  7. I think ts cool how your teaching other children. Do they speak diffrent languages. That would be cool if they do and you would have to commuicate with them

    Matt Corey 2-3 B

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    1. Matt, they speak Georgian, but they also learn English in all grades and Russian in middle and high school. Their English is pretty good. Even the little ones know basic words and greetings!

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  8. The photos you are posting are very interesting and I wish that I could be immersed in the culture of this place like you are right now. One thing that I am curious about is: What types of things do you do with the children there?

    Georgia 10/11 B

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    1. We read and played games with the little kids. With the older kids, we did a photo/writing/video project which I will be posting soon :)

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  9. I think that this is more of a culture place because of all the old castles and church like places there. I also think that it is more of a place for food because of all of the amazing meals that they have there. I was also wondering if you were afraid of heights. On the slide when you were climbing the mountain, you said you were hyperventilating. I can't go feet in the air without freaking out. My fear of heights is really bad.

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    1. Yes, I am afraid of heights, but I conquered my fear and did it. I am so glad I did!!

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  10. The photos were really cool. I wish one day I could go to Georgia myself. How was the food there? And were the Georgians friendly?

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    1. The food is so so good! Khachapuri and Khinkali are the two moat popular foods. The first is a dumpling and the second is a cheese filled bread. The Georgians are the friendliest and most generous people I have ever met.

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  11. Everything you post here is so interesting. The classes look really nice and concentrated. The Rabati Castle looks really nice also. I wouldn't blame you for hyperventilating I would too probably a lot worse though. Can't wait for you to come back.

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  12. These photos are really interesting, Georgia seems like a really nice place to visit and the people seem friendly. I think that it would be really cool to visit one day. I hope you are enjoying your trip!

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  13. These photos are really interesting, Georgia seems like a really nice place to visit and the people seem friendly. I think that it would be really cool to visit one day. I hope you are enjoying your trip!

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  14. Those photos are really nice. Everything looks so neat and a calming place. Everyone seems friendly and the slideshow you made is really organized. Can't wait for you to tell us all about it.

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  15. That is so cool. I can't believe you did so much there. The people there seem nice. See you soon.

    Rachel Ricardo 8-10(A)

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  16. The slideshow is very cool an I think it is interesting that everything there is almost homemade and the food looks like it is from a different culture.

    -Matthew Corey 2-3 B

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  17. This seems like a very interesting place. Based on the slideshow, it looks like everyone is having a great time, and it also looks as if it is a very fun place to be.

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  18. It looks like you're having a lot of fun, and I love the slideshow. I think it's really cool that you have the chance to see new places like that.
    -Erica B P10-11B

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  19. I think it's great that you got to meet students from Russia because they live a little differently than us and it seems interesting to learn about them.
    -Erica B P10-11B

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    1. Unfortunately, I haven't met anyone from Russia. Russia is the country to the north of Georgia.

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  20. I loved seeing the different pictures of the places you went in the slideshow. It looks a lot different from here and seems like it would be a lot of fun to see in person.
    -Erica B P10-11B

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  21. Your trip looks beautiful the photos are amazing. You look your really enjoying that trip. The place looks amazing Mrs. Morales can you tell us about your about how your trip teaching was?

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    1. YES! I cannot wait to tell you all about it after break!

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  22. I hope that you love Georgia as much as you say! Some parts are beautiful. I hope you can help in prove there education.

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  23. i think that it is good to get to try different foods. allot look like ours.the kids in the class room look the same. but we don't have any castles.

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  24. I like using the flash and so much potato and have a good trip.

    8-9A LukeK

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  25. The people there seem very kind and happy to show you their lifestyle. Their history seems interesting and if I had to guess, I think that they were or still are ruled by a monarch. It seems like a very old country considering the medieval castles and such. I hope you enjoy the rest of your trip!

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  26. I hope you are having a good time! The buildings there are beautiful! The photos you took are amazing and it looks like an amazing place to visit! We miss you here and can't wait till you get back.

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  27. It looks like you had a very fun time there. The Rabati castle was very cool. Also when ther castle was lighting up at night.

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  28. It looks like fun there, and the classes remind me of the ones we have here. I hope you are having fun!!!!!

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  29. Looks like a lot of fun there. The Westward blog is going great and everybody is excited you returning after Spring Break!

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  30. Thanks for the comments so far! Hope all is well back at Bayshore :) I love reading your comments, so keep them coming!

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  31. The place looks beautiful and very cool. The tunnel look very hard to climb. i hope you have a good time!

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  32. Hi Ms.Morales! I really enjoyed watching the slideshow and being able to see all of the beautiful places and different types of food. I hope you had an awesome time and I cant wait to see you tomorrow!

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  33. I'm amazed that the monks still are living in the caves. Your picture with one of them is great. He has such a kind face. Rabati castle looks fantastic. I'm terrified of heights so I would be completely hyperventilating right next to you! Welcome home... Loved reading about your trip. - Kimberly Kratz

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