Day One Done - Part Two

The conference ended with a Plenary Session on Plurality. There were 5 speakers, Swiss, French, American, French (Astronaut), South African. Wouldn't you know the Astronaut still has her head in the clouds and the other French speaker got into a philosophical analytical examination of what is a metaphor that my brain started to hurt. The woman from South Africa was extremely well spoken and she talked candidly about the issues that she faced as the Minister of Education and the huge issues facing their country in terms of plurality or her preferred choice of words "inclusion".

So far I have met people from all around the world - especially from South America - why didn't I take Spanish in school? If any of my students are reading this I want you to read this part very carefully........learn more then one language!!!!!

After getting back to the hotel, changing, oh yes, back into the clothes that I have already worn on a plane for 24 hours...we went to the Souq, a market with tons of little shops all selling the same five items, for different prices. I was wheeling and dealing (all those years of Monopoly paid off!)and managed to get a few small items to bring back for family. Don't worry class I will get some sand for you, and Surean I have my eye on this rock that I saw from my hotel window but I think it might be a little too big to carry (let alone carry in my suitcase!) :o)

I am still waiting to hear about my luggage. Hey Guess What?!?! I just had a knock on the door and.....drum roll please.....MY LUGGAGE ARRIVED! I guess I don't have to blow dry my underwear in the morning!!! (Just kidding)

Anyway I am off to bed. What an adventure it has been. Please feel free to ask questions or leave comments after a post. Till my tomorrow...