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Brazil – November 2, 2009
I have to admit that I could get used to waking up to the sound of the surf from the ocean.
We are starting to meet a few teachers from around the world. Today I met teachers from England and Ireland. We were told that the Canadian team is the biggest, with 17 teachers. The rest of the countries average 5 teachers each.
This morning all of the teachers went to the market. It was about a twenty minute cab ride from here. We got to experience how to barter for things. I’m proud to report that I was able to get the price lowered on some pictures by about 20 Reals.
Once again we were struck by the contrast of rich and poor. One moment you would see very modern looking marinas, hotels and houses and the next second you would see large rundown areas like this one:
We later went up an outdoor elevator to see a little more of the city. Lots of people were trying to sell us ribbons and water and the like. Some were pushier than others. I found a bandana and a flag to give to my kids for presents. I also found something that will be perfect for our Christmas tree.
More pictures from the day:
Our neighbouring hotel has quite the outdoor pool.
This was taken near the market. I could help but be struck by the contrast of people cleaning around the sleeping man on the sidewalk.
Mrs. Smith and I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to dress up. The people who were organizing this seemed to really enjoy their jobs,
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November 2nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Hi
I saw your link on Ms.Cahusac’s class blog. I’m a grade 5&6 teacher in Canada and I’m organizing an Olympic project. Have a look and see if it’s something you’d like to participate in with your students.
http://2010olympics.wikispaces.com/
Kimberly Brown
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November 3rd, 2009 at 3:12 pm
Hi Nathan, it’s Tuesday and so far so good. Things are going smoothly, well, not as smoothly as being by the ocean in 30 degree temperatures. We all feel for you. Between Kathryn and myself, we decided to do Tuck Everlasting as a read aloud and as their read. There are enough books for all students. We probably won’t get through it but you can continue if you want. If not they can on their own. We thought they could write an ending to it. We did one already. Ciao.
Rhonda
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Nathan Toft Reply:
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:18 pm
@Mrs. Barclay, Glad to hear things are going smoothly. Our conference gets underway in about an hour. We’ll be setting up our display a little after that so I gues, for now, we’re no longer just being tourists. Not that I had any complaints about that!
Tuck Everlasting makes a lot of sense to do. I wish I thought of that! I look forward to seeing what the students come up with for ending the book. Maybe once the writing is done we can show them the movie as well.
Thanks for writing!
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
@Nathan Toft, Safe trip Mr.toft. hope ya have a good trip and good time in brazil
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November 4th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Glad to hear you are enjoying your time. Great photos. Things are well out in Portable 2. We are entering many fantastical worlds -a pleasant activity as tomorrow is forecast snow! Enjoy.
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Wow is that you in a wig mr.toft? I hardly could rekanize you!!!
Sydney
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hi.mrtoft if u r reading this, can you bring me to brazil next year? Pallllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssss?????:)
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
nice dress mrtoft how is brazil we miss you not being
in our class
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:11 pm
That is a really good view from you’re hotel. Those are’nt traditional brazil costumes, are they? I am having lots of fun doing all the reading and story finishing.
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
you very funny ha! ha!
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November 4th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
The dreadlocs that you are wearing I think my family has them. My brother was wearing it for Halloween.
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