Well my actual experience are Harvard University has finished but the work has just begun. I have so much to read and reflect on prior to the start of Term Four. The challenge that these quality presenters has left me with a great sense of what our 21st Century Learners will need to truly begun global citizens and be successful within that context. By the way I not only have the Harvard T shirt but now I am allowed to wear their cap from the Graduate school of Education. I would be so proud if I could inspire one of our students to attend this very traditional yet prestigious university.
We have spent the weekend exploring Boston. This city is filled with the wonderment of a proud history, it has wonderful green belts along the Charles River and the beautiful inner city parks. The T rail system makes transport throughout this city so, so easy. For $15 you are able to get a pass for unlimited rides over a seven day period. There is a very multi cultural population here which makes every train ride an interesting blending of Italian, Latin Americans, Germans, Asians and of course English. I have a real concern that every teenager here is born with a cellphone stuck to their ear as everyone seems to be no-stop talking on them.
Our next major visit will be to New York so I am really looking forward to viewing and taking time to reflect during our visit to Ground Zero.
It is so cheap to eat out here and the meals are very large. Bridget and I have now decided to always share our meals as she is a little worried I'll turn into a Telly Tubby. We wen tot see Cirque du Soleil on Friday and were blown away with the artistry, grace and skill. It makes me wonder whether we are fostering the creative side of our students and ourselves enough. Well it's 8.30 here and it's only just getting dark. Time for a walk to work off all this extra American Food.
We have spent the weekend exploring Boston. This city is filled with the wonderment of a proud history, it has wonderful green belts along the Charles River and the beautiful inner city parks. The T rail system makes transport throughout this city so, so easy. For $15 you are able to get a pass for unlimited rides over a seven day period. There is a very multi cultural population here which makes every train ride an interesting blending of Italian, Latin Americans, Germans, Asians and of course English. I have a real concern that every teenager here is born with a cellphone stuck to their ear as everyone seems to be no-stop talking on them.
Our next major visit will be to New York so I am really looking forward to viewing and taking time to reflect during our visit to Ground Zero.
It is so cheap to eat out here and the meals are very large. Bridget and I have now decided to always share our meals as she is a little worried I'll turn into a Telly Tubby. We wen tot see Cirque du Soleil on Friday and were blown away with the artistry, grace and skill. It makes me wonder whether we are fostering the creative side of our students and ourselves enough. Well it's 8.30 here and it's only just getting dark. Time for a walk to work off all this extra American Food.
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Rutherfor 2 are so jealous! Skipping competition is starting to happen...Rachel & Jessica are dealing with it. We are off to town tomorrow to visit Trade Aid and do some busking in the City Focus for World Vision. Hope the weather is great like it is today...Take care Mr de Thierry
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Hi Garry & Bridget
Glad to hear you have enjoyed our time at Harvard. Did they give you a certificate?
Heather and I wish we were travelling in the warm weather too - instead we are sitting in her office with the heater on 30!!!!
We are enjoying reading about your travels and your witty insights - proof reading would be good but at least we know you are typing them yourself and not Bridget. hahaha!!!!
Enjoy your next venture to Louiseville and safe travels.
Heather and Julie
Wow - You're a Harvard Scholar and have evidence to prove it. Hey I know what you mean about the huge meals. Not only do you wear Active shorts, but you're a cheap skate and share meals.... That's what they are going to think... Watch out we might need to gym it twice a day when you get back.
Ground Zero will be very emotional - Kia Kaha - Hinei
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