Saturday, April 04, 2009

Wales and other tales










I was in Wales for a teaching conference recently and had the most fantastic experiences (beyond the obvious professional development): frolicking in tulips, letting my hair blow in the cool coastal breeze while traveling via water taxi, cheering for Deutschland (even though my heart was with the Welsh underdog but we were sitting crammed amongst German fans and I just didn't think a cheer for the opposition would be appreciated) at a soccer match, deciphering morning television programming for children in Welsh, eating plenty of delicious and very sharp cheddar cheese, reconnecting with my wayfarer former self, gobbling up greasy fish and chips with a pint, and sitting down at a pub to listen to live music and ponder the meaning of life as a language teacher with a superb travel partner and friend.

Eang yw'r byd i bawb

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