First Day of School

Today was everyone's first day of school in Antigua.  The kids loaded up all their supplies and lesson plans for teaching, and the parents all headed to downtown Antigua to become students.  That sounds weird when I say it, but I think each group should take pride in being able to do that.  As a parent effectively twenty years from my last college class, it was very intense at first.  Each parent had their own personal tutor, and I think we were all frazzled after the first two hours.  It was cool to see the parade with marching band at 9:00 for the International Youth Day (?), and most of us went exploring Antigua with our tutor after 10:00.  I think Kim gets the award as best note-taker, and Farida is the best market haggler. 
The kids looked tired when they returned from their classroom, but it seemed like everything went well.  Some of the classes were shy at first, but got going after a while.  We saw more of the campus in action - very impressive and inspiring.  They have an organized and effective system in place to help families and now to build simple solid housing.  Some of the families affiliated with Common Hope brought their arts/crafts for us to view/buy.  These were impressive also, and everyone placed their coffee order with THE guy to order from.
We're meeting to plan our optional activities for tomorrow, so adventure awaits.

Sam