9 February 2011

Today was the 2nd day working at Ahipara Elementary, and it was better than the first. I was in room 3, which is the year 7 and 8 students. (Same as 7th and 8th grade in the U.S.) Hannah, Dave’s sister was in the class and had assured me that her class was a really good, smart group of kids and that I shouldn’t have a problem. I was still weary, but the day went very smoothly and there were no major issues. Sweet!!!

Stopped by the workshop afterschool to see Dave, then rode my bike the back way, turned around before I got to the gnarly dog and rode back home. This added some kilometers and huge hills for exercise. I needed it. Dave said I was grinding my teeth in my sleep the night before. Stress is no good!

At home, I looked on the computer for information on getting a Tax Id number. I was told at school that until I have one, I will be heavily taxed; possibly up to 50 percent, so I definitely need to get that taken care of ASAP.

At home, we had some beer, relaxed and made dinner. Green beans with rice, salsa, beans….? I can’t remember what we ate…..

Here's an image of the front of the school with some small mountain in the background.

Here's and image of the front of the classrooms looking down toward the office.