One of the best things about traveling, about teaching ESL, is the things I see and the students I meet. Summer camp is a misnomer compared with North American summer camp. There are no tents, campfires, marshmallows, or canoes. There are English lessons, games, and contests.
After a day in the classroom the ESL teachers and students go for broke in an Olympic-style relay. What was lost in grace and finesse was made up for with intensity.
Teaching ESL is not an easy job. But the rewards, like seeing (and capturing) the above, are immense.
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July 24th, 2008 at 5:52 am
Another really nice image Stevo, the kids are great…
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July 24th, 2008 at 6:35 am
My best friend is actually about to embark on an adventure to teach ESL in South Korea. I am going to forward your site onto her - she would really love it. P.S. - Another amazing pic - am truly jealous of your abilities with the camera.
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July 24th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Is that “love in the box” a reference to Jack in the Box?
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July 24th, 2008 at 7:13 am
I love this one Stevo! And I like his t-shirt.
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July 24th, 2008 at 8:06 am
If I had a fraction of that kid’s commitment and energy, I’d be rich.
But I don’t, so I’m not.
July 24th, 2008 at 8:40 am
Captain Ron: Thanks. Kids are great, except when they think my bottom is a drum and try to play a tune.
Anna: Thank you. Photography is 50% luck. You don’t see the hundred of images I delete.
Wanda: It is a cool shirt. Want one?
Jax: You are rich in beauty and snarkiness. There has to be a way to cash in on those.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Sadly, no. If there was a way to turn snark into money, I’d have found it by now.
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July 24th, 2008 at 10:46 am
They should have to share that kind of energy and drive!
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July 24th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Jax: Stand-up comedy? You could have a routine about the dysfunctional people on the site we used to frequent.
Share: I suck in what I can. Doesn’t help much.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
I love the expression you captured here. It seems part exertion, part exhilaration.
July 24th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
I loved being a kid and taking things that seriously.
July 25th, 2008 at 3:19 am
I just read one of your earlier blogs where you mention that you are originally from Burlington, Ontario. I find this interesting because I am from Dundas, Ontario (or Hamilton if you will - although we hate that association). Neighbours!
July 25th, 2008 at 3:22 am
Thanks to you Stevo, I bought the camera. Oh, for the bill, no payment is necessary, just keep on what you have been doing so far.
July 25th, 2008 at 5:04 am
Theresa: Many thanks. It was a lucky shot.
Christine: Although I wouldn’t want to be a kid again. No, sirree, Bob.
Anna: Imagine that? I had a girlfriend in Dundas and spent some time there.
UG: Good luck with the camera.
July 25th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Great photo, it’s even got the ‘Chariots of Fire’ theme playing in my head
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July 25th, 2008 at 7:07 am
m727: I apologize for that ear worm, it must be unpleasant.
July 25th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
You have great photos on your blog!
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
I am really jealous of the lens you are using. I am now still using the 18-55, whenever I want to take anything close up, I have to walk right up to the object, which is weird for most people here and they start to stare!
July 25th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Steve, I still want to see that pretzel man position….
Also, I moved your blog link to the main Travel Links page (where there is a write up). The move was long overdue.
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July 25th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Bug Life: Thanks a lot.
Andie: Canon lenses are expensive. You should take a look at Sigmas, they are quite good.
Matt: Come to China, you can see the pretzelness. Thanks muchly for the move.
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July 26th, 2008 at 12:22 am
that kid is the next china olympic runner
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July 26th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Now I have the Chariots of Fire theme stuck in my head.
Great shot. What passion!!
July 26th, 2008 at 5:48 am
Matt: Possibly.
yb: haha!