Novi Sad
Off to Novi Sad today where the Film Teaching Peace in a Time of War was filmed.
More later...
Cheers,
John
Here it is... later... The school is Vasa Pelagic Elementary, and we received a warm welcome, although because it was intended to be a short visit it was without formality. That being said, at a certain point as we were getting ready to leave we learned that the junior high students have been painting icons to saints, and that these were available for sale. It was madness as icons were snapped up by everyone. They really are beautiful pieces, and being painted by young hands are far nicer than those available at the shops. The proceeds are used for school improvements. Everyone wins.
The school yard was again a mass of connections and questions and laughter. Apparently, as a man of scalp I am a novelty item. Go figure. Men here retain their hair.
On the bus ride back to Belgrade the songs of choice were Doe a Deer and There Was a Great Big Moose... I am not making that up!
Three of us met later with our guide to discuss myths and truths about what happened during the NATO bombings. I won't go into too much detail here - it's not the place for it, but will relay that she waited out 78 days of bombing, night after night, sleeping poorly and working days. Some of the students are interested in these events and have begun reading. I'm sure that Mr. Albers and Mrs. Smith will challenge them to study some of these issues in the weeks to come. What a great way to learn.
People here are very tall! Men seem to average well over 6' and many are muscular and fit looking. It is extremely rare to see anyone even slightly overweight. People are generally very good looking, with some distinct groups of facial features. Maybe it's just urban chic, hard to say but overall they all seem to take care of their appearance and mode.
Tommorrow Kate and I will be picked up by the family of a girl who stayed with us for a few days last year. I think the rest of the students will travel to the Youth to Youth conference site where they check in to a motel type facility. Kate and I will meet them Saturday morning for the two day conference.
More later...
Cheers!
John
More later...
Cheers,
John
Here it is... later... The school is Vasa Pelagic Elementary, and we received a warm welcome, although because it was intended to be a short visit it was without formality. That being said, at a certain point as we were getting ready to leave we learned that the junior high students have been painting icons to saints, and that these were available for sale. It was madness as icons were snapped up by everyone. They really are beautiful pieces, and being painted by young hands are far nicer than those available at the shops. The proceeds are used for school improvements. Everyone wins.
The school yard was again a mass of connections and questions and laughter. Apparently, as a man of scalp I am a novelty item. Go figure. Men here retain their hair.
On the bus ride back to Belgrade the songs of choice were Doe a Deer and There Was a Great Big Moose... I am not making that up!
Three of us met later with our guide to discuss myths and truths about what happened during the NATO bombings. I won't go into too much detail here - it's not the place for it, but will relay that she waited out 78 days of bombing, night after night, sleeping poorly and working days. Some of the students are interested in these events and have begun reading. I'm sure that Mr. Albers and Mrs. Smith will challenge them to study some of these issues in the weeks to come. What a great way to learn.
People here are very tall! Men seem to average well over 6' and many are muscular and fit looking. It is extremely rare to see anyone even slightly overweight. People are generally very good looking, with some distinct groups of facial features. Maybe it's just urban chic, hard to say but overall they all seem to take care of their appearance and mode.
Tommorrow Kate and I will be picked up by the family of a girl who stayed with us for a few days last year. I think the rest of the students will travel to the Youth to Youth conference site where they check in to a motel type facility. Kate and I will meet them Saturday morning for the two day conference.
More later...
Cheers!
John
posted by John van Gurp at 10:28 PM
2 Comments:
well youve been in Serbia for a whole week now.It must be hard to imagine looking back at the "before" without it feeling like it was another lifetime ago. We all look forward to your return and wonder what the future brings in choices for our kids impacted from this peace journey.
well youve been in Serbia for a whole week now.It must be hard to imagine looking back at the "before" without it feeling like it was another lifetime ago. We all look forward to your return and wonder what the future brings in choices for our kids impacted from this peace journey.
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