Life on the MV Explorer is one continuous seminar, with classes, study time, time to "hang out," and fun activities all rolled into one. It's stimulating, relentless, exhausting, and exhilarating. Just since Mauritius we have enjoyed, among other things, a series of lectures on "Human Trafficking in India" (McLemore), "The Rise of the Taliban" (Judith Mayotte -- Google her!), "Indian Thought and Culture" (Ramanathan), "The Alexander Technique" (Cushman), "Indian Temple Art" (Aguilar), "The Indian Economy" (Allard), and "Elements of Social Change" (Keith). In addition, we've had panel discussions on "Women, Workplace, and Career" (Braun-Glazer) and "Civil Disobedience" (Savishinsky), and we've seen a documentary called "Diverted to Delhi" (about out-sourcing), the award-winning "Slumdog Millionaire," and Photo Mike's compilation of the Tutu events in Ghana.
Student art is displayed around the ship, students study in groups, pairs, or individually, and some events are given over to simple (but raucous and energetic) fun. The pep rally for the upcoming Sea Olympics pitted the various teams, all decked out in team colors, against one another in last-minute skits: we oldies (faculty, staff, Lifelong Learners) did a parody of "The Lion King," and produced 7-month-old Griffin as Simba at the end; it brought the house down.
The Captain hosts periodic dinners for the faculty, staff, and guests.
The Archbishop, with a wave of his magical hand, set the Sea Olympics in place by shouting, "Let the games begin!"
Even the Administrative Team, swamped as we are with serious work, knows how to have a little fun. Here are our "official" portraits....
India tomorrow.
Life on the MV Explorer is one continuous seminar, with classes, study time, time to "hang out," and fun activities all rolled into one. It's stimulating, relentless, exhausting, and exhilarating. Just since Mauritius we have enjoyed, among other things, a series of lectures on "Human Trafficking in India" (McLemore), "The Rise of the Taliban" (Judith Mayotte -- Google her!), "Indian Thought and Culture" (Ramanathan), "The Alexander Technique" (Cushman), "Indian Temple Art" (Aguilar), "The Indian Economy" (Allard), and "Elements of Social Change" (Keith). In addition, we've had panel discussions on "Women, Workplace, and Career" (Braun-Glazer) and "Civil Disobedience" (Savishinsky), and we've seen a documentary called "Diverted to Delhi" (about out-sourcing), the award-winning "Slumdog Millionaire," and Photo Mike's compilation of the Tutu events in Ghana.
Student art is displayed around the ship, students study in groups, pairs, or individually, and some events are given over to simple (but raucous and energetic) fun. The pep rally for the upcoming Sea Olympics pitted the various teams, all decked out in team colors, against one another in last-minute skits: we oldies (faculty, staff, Lifelong Learners) did a parody of "The Lion King," and produced 7-month-old Griffin as Simba at the end; it brought the house down.
The Captain hosts periodic dinners for the faculty, staff, and guests.
The Archbishop, with a wave of his magical hand, set the Sea Olympics in place by shouting, "Let the games begin!"
Even the Administrative Team, swamped as we are with serious work, knows how to have a little fun. Here are our "official" portraits....
India tomorrow.
Oh, this makes me miss the ship! Looks like the journey is going well, David.
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