This week we had a day off from school because they celebrated their hero's birthday. They used to have a national holiday on November 26, but for the first time, this year they moved it to November 14 and renamed it Chinggis Khan Day. We do keep busy trying to plan our lessons - we have a new appreciation for all the teachers out there!!
Ever since we found out we were coming to Mongolia, Cal has been excited about seeing reindeer. One day this week when we were coming home from classes, there was a guy with two reindeer standing on the corner. Cal ran to the office to get his camera and we got a few pictures (for a price of course!) They were much smaller than I had imagined. One had scraped the velvet off his antlers but the other had not.
We had the opportunity to speak to a group of Public Health graduate students and do a presentation about Medical Care in Canada this week. Thanks to several people (Francis Noronah, etc.) back home we were able to put together a great little section with some of the sights of Alberta and Canada. They are always very interested and there are always a few people who want to know how to get to school in "America and Canada".
Today I was not only the Primary Pianist (yes, that's right) but I also sat at the organ for Sacrament Meeting. You notice I said sat, not played. The chorister showed me how to push the right buttons at the right time so I did. They have a great organ that can play itself, you just have to know how many verses and pay attention! That is more complicated than it sounds when you can't understand the words!
I did something and now can not get the pictures over but will try them on another post!!
We are learning lots and helping where we can.
Life is good and All is well.
Sounds exciting! You may be a very accomplished pianist by the time you're done! Happy Chinggis Khaan week!
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