We just lost November 5th! The whole day has been wiped out as we’ve crossed the dateline. Insignificant for some but significant for others (e.g. a birthday disappeared).
A few weeks ago we crossed the equator where my “pollywog” status was replaced with “shellback” status. I have a certificate to prove it.
Flying fish – one of the most common species we’ve seen is a fish that flies.
The power of the “human spirit”, a spirit that seeks understanding and is filled with hope for the future, hope for something better
A “world of differences” but at the same time a “world of similarities” – different cultures and life circumstances but similar dreams and aspirations
Students and staff that step up and lead – “Leadership is like beauty – it’s hard to define but you know it when you see it” Warren Bennis
The disappearance of so many things in such a small confined space – what happens to all of those electrical cords, plug-in adapters, I-pods, white board markers and so on?
Through challenge, adversity and dissonance we learn and grow – difficult to see and understand in the present but so clear in reflection and hindsight
“Whether you think you can or think you can’t you’re right.” Henry Ford
Relationships with people give life meaning even though life’s greatest challenges are relationships with people
The excitement of reaching a port and a new city, country and culture – the comfort in returning to our home on board the ship and continuing on our journey
Put a ship load of students, teaching staff, administrative staff, intercultural residence coordinators and crew from over 50 countries together for four months, mix in an academic program designed by seven different universities from around the world, visit seven different countries with structured and unstructured learning opportunities, something great is bound to happen!
Hmm, as they say “you had to be there.”
Ken
P.S. Today we arrive in New Zealand (home of the All Blacks)
P.S.S. Happy 70th Dana!
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Hi there Ken and Davis. We've had a nice weekend here in Calgary. It snowed last week a bit, but today was lovely and we spent a couple of hours in the yard cleaning up and digging Matt's carrots and beets - we'll be making borscht tonight! Dave just spoke with Dick, and found that Alexis won $50 on the baseball pool, and Brenda won $20 - so they should both be pleased. Brent and Pam stopped by yesterday (Saturday) for lunch on their way to the mountains. We called your place and almost everyone spoke to Brenda - nice to know she's home safe and sound! Take care and keep having a great time! I hear there's good surfing in Australia Davis, so you might still get some surfing in! - Auntie Mary
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