Good morning! As my last day in Phayalaw has finally arrived, I now have the sad task of trying to say goodbye to you all. Having spent the last 6 months talking to you in English, I decided to do things a little differently today, and attempt some Thai. Really, all I want to do is say how amazing a time I have had here, and how grateful I am that you have all been so kind and friendly. You have made my trip so incredible. You have welcomed me into your homes, your community, your lives, and your hearts, and I cannot explain in words how much this means to me. Travelling, and seeing new places completely different to your home is always great. But usually one is unable to really experience a place. Normally, one is detached from the place one visits, a confused tourist observing from a distance. To have had the privilege to live and work amongst you has been one of the most amazing experiences of my life, and one I will never forget. And none of this would have been possible without you. I would like to thank Kru Niwat for organising the volunteer programme and looking after me these past six months. Without him, there would be no volunteers, and I would not be here. I would also like to thank all the teachers at Phayalaw, who have been so kind and welcoming, especially in letting me steal their classes for half a year. But most of all I want to thank all of you, the students, who have not only listened patiently as I struggled to teach you English, but have also become my friends. Be it eating Som Tum with me after school, practicing your tour guide skills by driving me to all the sites in Chun, chatting with me as you wait for the school bus to take you home, or simply shouting “good morning teacher!” at me twenty times a day, you have ensured I was never lonely or bored, and my relationships with you have been the highlight of my time here. I will miss you all, each and every one of you, more than more than you could know. I hope, like Akira, one day I will return and see you all again. But for now, with a sad heart, I must say farewell. Thankyou! Goodbye, and good luck.