Play Across the Pond – Part 1

photoTwo weeks later and I am ready to reflect on the the 2nd Global “Making Sense of: Play” Conference. In Part 1, I will focus on the conference content. Part 2 will be an exploration of Oxford and my temporary, self-granted status as an Oxford student. Business first: Continue reading Play Across the Pond – Part 1

All Over London Town

From 2 PM on Saturday through 10 PM on Monday, I was “very active” as my hostel bunkmate put it. I think what she was really saying was, “can you please stop making noise so late and so early?” When you only have two days, you have to make the most of it! (Read: prepare for a long picture post.) Here is what I did and saw:

First stop after checking in at the hostel was Hyde Park Stables to book a time to ride if possible. It was! 4 PM Monday.
First stop after checking in at the hostel was Hyde Park Stables to book a time to ride if possible. It was! 4 PM Monday.

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Penguin Friends Forever

Two years ago, I bonded with a group of amazing people on an unlikely adventure. I knew volunteering at SANCCOB, a seabird rehabilitation center outside of Cape Town, South Africa, would be an experience, but I had no idea I would make lifelong friends and two years later reconnect with three of them – Laura, Eve, and Annmarie – in their home countries. Here is the picture diary of our reunion:

(Housekeeping update: Post on the conference is coming. I am still processing the experience.)

I thought it would be appropriate to start with pictures of us from two years ago.

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From left to right: Angela, Laura, Clarise, Annmarie, Carly, Lauren, Becky.

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