Four Hours Until I Leave!

I just finished packing and I am leaving in about four hours for the airport! I procrastinated quite a bit with my packing, but I think it’ll actually help me because I’ll be tired enough to sleep on the flight.

While packing, I found my notebook from last year. It was fun to read and remember. I wrote down the names of some of the kids I’ve met at the orphanage in past years, so I hope I’ll be able to remember at least one or two of them. There is one boy, Sasha, who speaks some German, who I will make sure I greet by name. Besides the formal lesson plans I wrote about last time, I’ve been trying to think of games and songs and crafts that will make class fun. We’re also planning events, like a “disco,” for the older kids. Living with the kids full time means that we’ll be teaching constantly – they will have to practice their English if they want to talk with us.

I have four days in Sarajevo before I go to the orphanage. I’m going to be in meetings and training for part of that time, but I’ll also have a lot of time free. I’m going to meet Aldin’s family which should be a lot of fun. Aldin is so enthusiastic and funny, so I’m sure his family will be too. I’ll also hopefully get to see all of the interpreters who have done camps with me before. Sarajevo is a really cool city and I can’t wait to be there.