Teaching Over a Cliff By Savannah Beck

After many hours of travel, I can’t believe I am actually here in India! Mom- I know you’ve been so worried and I’m glad to tell you we’ve made it safely! Today we had our second day teaching in our village school. Our school is way up in the middle of the Himalayas with the most amazing view I’ve ever seen. It seems like we are hanging on a cliff. I can see the snow capped mountains that seem to be pretty close by. The roads here are insane! (Dad- it reminds me of the going-to-the-sun- road in Montana but 10x skinnier and a lot more turny) The road to our school is so sketchy that we have to walk into the school for about 20 minutes. The kids are so cute and are so eager to learn and love to help me out; from putting my lesson away to helping me take pictures. I think that 90% of the storage on my camera is from the pictures that the kids have taken. They love to laugh at me when I try and pronounce their names. They are also very respectful- they call me “Savannah Ma’am” and touch our feet in the morning which is a sign of honor. Our headmistress is named “BB” and she is such a sweetheart and makes sure we are being taken care of. My experience has been amazing so far and the kids are the cutest little things ever!! Love you guys!!

5 Responses to “Teaching Over a Cliff By Savannah Beck”

1. Jill Pennington, on March 27th, 2019 at 4:54 pm Said:

   Ohhhh Savannah, so glad to hear from you! I am glad you are safe and enjoying India and those precious children. I cannot wait to see the pictures. I love the picture with you and the children, adorable. Keep smiling!!! Love and miss you, mamma!

2. John Pennington, on March 27th, 2019 at 5:10 pm Said:

   Savannah, really glad that you are enjoying your trip! Everything sounds so amazing – love the pictures posted. Take care !

3. Brian Beck, on March 27th, 2019 at 6:56 pm Said:

   Hi Savannah-Wow! Sounds AMAZING. You look so good and your students look great as well. Thanks for posting the note, I can just imagine what it looks like and I’m glad all the travels have gone well. I talked with Kevin at Kuhl today and shared your note and photo! He is so proud of you, like we all are! Keep teaching….smiling and sending notes. Love you and we all miss you1 Even Summer was missing you last night saying how she does miss you! Love, Dad

4. Amy Feldman, on March 27th, 2019 at 7:28 pm Said:

   So awesome! What a great experience! So happy for you all! What a blessing!

5. Kirstin Pennington, on March 28th, 2019 at 1:18 am Said:

   Hi Savannah!! WOW! I love reading about this amazing journey you are on —not just a journey half way around the world but of your big beautiful spirit. And…What precious children!! Keep writing and keep teaching. So proud of you! Love, Kirstin