We had the worst colds during our first week in Scotland, and there was constant rain. We consoled ourselves with fantastic views of Loch Ness, unexplained wave patterns, clouds, and rainbows. Eventually, we ventured forth to Inverness.
Now that more and more of us travel with our pets, the marketplace is filled with a dizzying array of pet carriers. Everything from high-end bejeweled cases and tricked out rolling backpacks to standard hard plastic and Sherpa-style bags.
Culture Worthy of Your Calendar: Gorey Re-interpreted, Power to the Ladies, and a Neanderthal ‘Friend-Raiser’
By Josh Garrick
A Fall Favorite ~
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
1 medium-large butternut squash, seeded and cut into thick 1 -inch slices
salt & pepper
8 tablespoons of olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 medium red onion, sliced paper thin
1 clove of garlic, sliced paper thin
handful of fresh oregano
pinch of red chili flakes
In Good Company - Paris, France
"I'll be here at 5:30 am ... have the coffee ready!" commanded our "capo" (boss) Dottore Gaggi.
I am SO very excited to share with you one of my very favorite International Educators, Cynthia Engel, as part of our Profiles in International Education. I love to share the great work that is going on in international education, by speaking with incredible international educators. I first met Cynthia when she came to the University of Minnesota - and our friendship bloomed. I was amazed to find such a committed interculturalist, backed up with global experience and an avid desire to soak in all that she could.
One of the things we loved most about staying in one place while we were in Ireland was the chance to get to know our "neighborhood." While we were in Ireland last month, We stayed only 4 miles from Caherdaniel, home of "the Liberator" - Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847).