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Shanghai, April 3, 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Our last day! Our resourceful guide, Jacky, suggested a visit to a water village about one hour of the city. We were up and packed and had breakfast and checked out by 8 am. We drove to Zhu jiao ju … Continue reading →

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Shanghai, April 2, 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

This day was pretty spectacular. Breakfast in our very nice hotel was followed by a trip to the Jade Buddha Temple. We arrived with services happening, and many monks and worshippers we’re among the throngs of visitors. Today and tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Shanghai, April 1,2012

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Moving from Xi’An to Shanghai. The morning was spent moving from Xi’An to Shanghai. Breakfast, check out, bus to airport, check in to flight, lunch on plane, land and on bus by 2 pm. The 9th graders have maintained their … Continue reading →

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Xi’An March 31, 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Day Two in Xi’An was another combination of delights as we started out in the morning to the “Eighth Wonder of the World” the Terra Cotta soldiers. We learned about the 72 Emporers buried in around the Xi’An province and … Continue reading →

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Xi’An March 30, 2012

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

As our guide, Jacky, said, today we moved our home from Beijing to Xi’An. Students had two choices for the morning: enjoy a relaxing morning and be ready to leave for the airport by 10am OR be up and packed … Continue reading →

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Beijing 28, 2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Today we had an amazing day after a brief night of sleep. Our day began with a full breakfast buffet, followed by an introduction to our Beijing guide, Kai. Kai and Jacky took us to some magical places, beginning with … Continue reading →

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NAIS Seattle

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Kathleen McNamara Head's Up!

Conference highlights… Bill Gates was a highlight for me. I was surprised how many of my colleagues from schools in various parts of the country were underwhelmed with the Bill Gates keynote. I thought he was right on the money … Continue reading →

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