The Adelaide AMEP Forum had some very interesting sessions. I will be mentioning some of the research findings on the blog over the next few weeks.
The comment made by Tony Burke, the Opposition immigration spokesman, in support of the Government’s crackdown on job-seeking requirements that "We want to see a seamless transition for new arrivals from the airport to the workplace. “ was quoted several times. Maybe we could fit out some buses as mobile classrooms, collect new arrivals from the airport and teach them all they need to know before delivering them to the factories?
With the addition of the seventh evening class last week ( a Pre Cert class being taught by Barbara) we are now up to 29 classes in all. One manager from Sydney told me that at their Cabramatta centre there are now more evening classes than day.
Sonia tells me that there are three new readers available to teachers : “Clothes”, “Furniture” and “Sewing”
Class photos will get underway this week. Please let me know if you have a good turnout on a particular day.
This week’s footy tipping winner was Sonia (again!). Her method requires hours of studying the form and injury lists before making her selections (just kidding, she chose all the home teams!).
Maryanne is recovering well and is being treated to a week in Dunsborough before coming back to work next Tuesday. We look forward to her return as the office staff has been fully-stretched of late. Thanks to Mary, Samantha, Shahin and Sonia for taking on the extra load.
Another very enjoyable email from Mary Crogan.
Hi everyone,
Am loving Vietnam. As this is a lightening tour, I'll have to come back. After the chaos, and unrelenting dusty heat of India, Vietnam seems so organised and clean. In a Vietnamese post office I can post mail in about 5 mins at one counter. In India it takes about 2 hours as you have to queue up at 4 different counters, ie. 1.get the price, 2. get the stamps, 3. apply glue to the stamps and stick on envelope, 4. get letter franked with airmail stamp... so exhausting and time consuming.
Hanoi was very pretty. I saw the water puppets (similar to, but better than, one of our WA festival events), the ethnic minoritiy cultures museum which was very interesting, experienced the night markets, and walked, (and commuted by motorbike taxi many times) around the picturesque lake. I found it quite a busy city particularly with the narrow streets and all the motor bikes, bicycles and cars. I loved the florist shops in Hanoi. Their commerce was organised in a very sensible way. Whole blocks or streets would cater for the same products, such as children's toys, silk and material shops, electronic goods, etc.
The ANZ teller machine withheld my card at the airport, as I was too slow with my calculations, but the tour company got it to me in Hoi An, without any hassles. The bliss of being on a tour... as there is someone to help you solve most catastrophies.
The city of Hue was lovely. Much wider streets there. Went on a river cruise to see the 4 emperors' tombs and the 7 tiered pagoda. The scenery was beautiful along the river with misty mountains in the background. Am enjoying cyclo and motor bike transport. The weather was also a lot milder there. It rains most days (approx 300) of the year. We only had a few spells of misty rain, so only had to use my raincoat there once. The overnight train trip there was enjoyable. I shared a carriage with one man from our tour and 2 French guys. We played cards till 1am which helped to pass the time quickly and enjoyably, and then managed to get some sleep.
Hoi An with it's quaint French influence was delightful. I also had a meal at the Cargo Club, John. As I had a very nice local spicy squid speciality, I didn't get on to the sweets! The tailors and dressmakers there are absolutely amazing. We're back in to very hot humid weather and few of the clothes I have are suitable. Everything sticks to you.... even cotton. So I had some loosish clothes made.
Our next stop was Whale Island where we had 3 days and 2 nights. Apparently whales do come in to the bay of the island, but it isn't their season now. This island was like paradise. The bamboo huts we stayed in had fans (most important), but otherwise blended in to the vegetation and coastline of the island. I went snorkling around another island with some of our group and saw beautiful intact coral reefs, sea horses, and brightly coloured fish. The water of this part of the South China Sea is very warm, and much to my surprise it's very easy and attractive getting in to the water for swimming or snorkling.
We are now in Nha Trang, which is a coastal city. Even although on the coast, it's still very hot. This morning we went to see some Chan temples. North Vietnam is influenced by Chinese Budhism and practices, whereas in the south there is evidence of much earlier influence by Indian Buddhism in the form of the Cham temples, from the 5th Century I think. They are constructed of red brick and do resemble Hindu temples, although of course they are Budhist. It was amazing to see that the Chan temples are still an active place of worship, even although they're heritage listed.
Tonight we travel on an overnight train to the Mekong Delta, arriving at about 4am. Shortly afterwards we'll be going on a tour to see some of the Viet Cong tunnels. I could've seen some tunnels further north out of Hue, but as there was this later opportunity, I decided to postpone it, and I'm glad I did. I've realised why I haven't been all that eager to come to Vietnam in the past, and it's because of the war. The males of my generation were conscripted to service, and many still bear the emtional scars... Not to mention all the terrible stories told to me by friends and students who are Vietnamese refugees.
Being a communist country, I expected there to be more evidence of the aftermath of the war, or of oppression... or something. Occasionally in some of the cities, announcements come over loud speakers in the streets, but of course I don't know what is being said. All the places we've visited have been lush in a tropical way, the people very relaxed and friendly, and the rythm of life very busy. The Vietnamese are very early risers, and many shops are open by 7.30am, compared to the 10 or 11am start in India! Although in the afternoon, many of the Vietnamese private businesses enjoy a siesta from 1.00 to 3.00pm, but are open till 10.00 or 11.00pm.
The Mekong Delta is the place to be wary of mosquitoes. There were hungry sandflies on Whale Island, but generally we haven't seen many mosquitoes.
This tour group is great, just as the Indian one was. There are 18 of us, and we all get on very well. The biggest group are South Africans, who are all very nice and from diverse backgrounds (two of whom are Chinese). I spend most time with the South Africans. One of my South African friends was hit by a motorbike last night while crossing the road (always a hazzard). The motorbike lights weren't on. She's bounced back remarkably well today, as she's very resilient, however is not sure whether or not she's broken her nose. We've got 2 nurses in the group who attended to her, however she refused to go to see a doctor. There's one older Australian man who's the biggest spender, and thrives on retail therapy, outdoing all the women. There are also 3 New Zealanders, 1 Irish girl, 2 English girls and 2 Canadians (one of whom is Japanese). It's great that we're all so multinational. For the Vietnamese leg of the tour, we have an excellent male New Zealand tour guide, who's also around 30, as the Indian one was. He's very relaxed, but on the ball, and always willing to help.
Am looking forward to Cambodia and the hill tribes of Thailand.
Hope all is well in your part of the world.
With love and the best of wishes, Mary
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