Merry Christmas to all family and friends. Take the time to savor each moment with your family and friends. May 2016 bring you good health, happiness, many blessings and memorable adventures.
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Thursday, 17 December 2015
Friday, 11 December 2015
December 11
Well, I’ve been spending most of my time teaching with
reports and interviews now behind me. The learning curve has slowed down somewhat
which for now is a relief.
I went to Hong Kong two weekends ago and it was an experience. It has changed since I visited in the mid-90s and of course it is still very busy. We booked an Airbnb and it was conveniently located so that was awesome and it didn’t drain my pocketbook since I shared the cost! The shopping was not as I remember-with globalization everything seems to be so similar to everywhere else or uniqueness equals very expensive.
Once I partially figured out the train system there, I went to visit the big Buddha but after standing in a line in the heat for 30 minutes, reaching the entrance to the ticket line and being notified that it was another 90 minutes I decided to go back into the city and give it another shot the next time I visit Hong Kong. We visited the Ladies Market which was again stalls and stalls of all pretty much the same dollar store items.
Christmas: The kindergarten team is sponsoring family kinder activities for Christmas in lieu of a concert this Saturday, after the Christmas party Friday evening. The park that I have posted photos of before, is now prepping for Christmas. The process started two weeks ago and you will see photos below. Wow!! They sure do a lot of work for a really short season. It is just being completed this week. We are taking the kinder classes there for a picnic next week. Hopefully, the weather holds as the skies have been overcast a good part of this week.
Lastly, I fly into Edmonton, Dec. 19 late and hope to spend a couple days in Lloydminster on December 23 and 24th and the 27th to the 30th. Christmas is going to be celebrated in Edmonton so I'll be there the remainder of the time. Hope to see some of you then and if not take care of yourselves. Enjoy the Christmas season with family and friends. | In Hong Kong the helpers gather in the streets and pathways on Sunday, their day off. This is a time to socialize. |
| The line up outside the Apple Store in Hong Kong. |
| Start of the Christmas display-Note the cardboard boxes that hold all of the plants. |
| This is after the display is complete. The colors you see are all poinsettias and Asiatic lilies. It's truly a splendid display. |
| Prek engaged in Christmas table activities. |
| Children enjoying the cooler weather in the outdoor classroom. |
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