in the evenings we teach a small group of people english in their home (which is also their office). the average age would be forty something. all highly educated and quite an incredible group of people. all illegal immigrants. some off not seen members of their family for years.
last night for our english lesson we watched madegasgar... and they laughed their heads off!!! like it was the funniest thing they had ever seen in their lives. i doubt that they understood much of the language but most of the pranks were very visual. we all sat on the 'pyar' (mat) - except casey, they made him sit on a chair at the back (?!).
half way through the movie i had one of those moments when you stop and suddenly become aware of where you are and what it must look like from above. there's something very special (and i wonder spiritual) about laughter - especially when people can find it in the middle of oppression.
i hope when am in my forties i will remember last night.
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I loved your photos, it was a buz to see them all, felt heaps more connected with what you are up to, thanks!
S
yeah... we were photoless for a while coz i smashed the camera whe we were rock climbing, but we've got a new one now.
Is that the huge wooden chair near the front door? It is massive, you can't sit on it without looking awkward! I suppose Casey could make himself look respectable though!
You guys are just walking the talk right now!
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