Quick Successions: New Mexico Edition

On Sunday, July 31 I arrived at the Castle for the Self-Study of Teacher Education Practices Conference. I have been going to this conference since 2008. It is held every two years on the English South Coast, Sussex County, I believe. After taking the tour of Down House and the Chartwell, the bus returned to the castle and dinner was served. I like running and so I found 1066 Road where the Norman Conquerors came marching and ran along it. I did this just about every day while I was there. A view from 1066 Road. I think it is so beautiful. My presentation was on Wednesday. On Monday and Tuesday I went to learn from other people's presentations. On Tuesday night, there was a banquet where we dressed up and played games. Here I am at the banquet. Here are other people at the banquet.  Then we ate this amazing feast. Here are all of the castle attendees. I am squeezed in next to the lady in the orange outfit. Thursday I made my way back to the airport and returned...

Every other year I got to Europe to attend an academic conference. This year I left Hannah in Pennsylvania with my sister and her family. Here is a run-down of the high points. Tuesday July 26 Hannah and I flew out to Philadelphia. We landed in the afternoon. The flight was good and my checked bag came quickly. On the way home, we stopped at McDonald's and played in the PlayPlace. We also were able to see the building where my brother-in-law worked. I had a few work phone calls to take from people and I finished writing a report. Hannah was delighted to settle into her temporary digs and play with her cousins. Waiting to be picked up outside the Philadelphia airport Wednesday July 27 My sister dropped me off at the airport for an evening flight. Before the flight, I did a conference call for work to find out the results of some studies we were doing and found some dinner. The plane was crammed full, but it left on time and landed at Heathrow in London on time. I ...