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Why "Hopes Travels"? My middle name is Esperance which means "hope" in french (similarily, "harapan" means hope in Bahasa Melayu). Those who know me, know that I hope for a more tolerant and trusting world. One filled with genuine curiosity for things unknown and a joy to enrich our lives with new experiences. I live and attempt to share this hope and zest for life with all whom I meet.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Life in the Cap...


So part 1 of 2 for pre-departure training ended today at head office.
The two days since the start of training has been a flurry of of activity; meeting and getting to know the other participants, training, getting small details for the trip all wrapped up, a gala event this evening with fair-trade shea butter from Burkina Faso; the list goes on...
I have also had the opportunity to catch up with a couple of friends from high school who have since moved out here to pursue higher education as well as careers. Then just last night I randomly ran into a friend whom I haven't seen in 2 or 3 years, always a great surprise!
This being the first time that I am in the capital, I have been playing tourist during my free time and taking advantage of my new baby, the Nikon D60.
Today I was fortunate enough to check out Parliament with someone who actually works on the Hill as one of the other participants ran into him while we were on our way downtown. It was fantastic to experience it from the other perspective.
The next couple of days are going to be filled with part 2 of training with a focus on the intercultural exchange during this seminar.
Perhaps my next entry will be from beautiful Peru. Stay tuned...

1 comment:

  1. I can't wait to see your pictures! Funny how you ran into people you went to HS with all the way across the country! Life is funny like that....

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