Less than two weeks after our welcome party we thought that couldn't be beat, the faculty, staff and students of Hadsamram High School outdid themselves with a great farewell party for us. The school has an amazing music and dance program, and students entertained us throughout the evening with mixtures of traditional and modern music and dance. Even some of the elementary school children performed dances for us. A few numbers had all of us out there dancing with the students in both the traditional and modern styles. The last one reminded us we aren't in high school anymore -- we found it hard to keep up with the energy level of the students! Along with the dance was a big buffet with many delicious Thai dishes. And of course, mountains of Thai fruits.
The school presented each of us with a certificate and gifts, including 6 DVDs of the activities we participated in at the school. Many of the students were showered with gifts from their primary schools and host familes.
At the end of the evening, we were once again subjected to the aweful "Goodbye my Friend" song, and once again, tears flowed.
The next morning, we left for the airport with many of our host families staying in the airport until we entered the boarding lounge. Again, more tears flowed.
We continue to be amazed at how much these past two weeks have meant to our new friends in Hadsamram. We also leave wondering if we have been able to give to them as much as they have given us.
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