The lobby of Hotel Crowne Plaza was filled with WORLD of Teachers on morning July 31, 2007. It was a memorable incident to meet hundreds of teachers from all over the world, speaking different languages, with variety body languages, trying to make friends, knowing each other, etc., etc.
Some of them were staying in Crowne Plaza and some of them are in Holiday Inn (nearby Hotel). The breakfast, Lunch and Dinner were in Holiday Inn.
Some of them were staying in Crowne Plaza and some of them are in Holiday Inn (nearby Hotel). The breakfast, Lunch and Dinner were in Holiday Inn.
The Reception and other discussions were in Crowne Plaza. So we have to move from one hotel to another frequently. There were Hotel shuttles, but most of us prefer to walk across. It was fun to TRESPASS across the streets and crossing the roads every where without waiting or looking for traffic signals. After Lunch we had the Washington DC city tour. The Memorials, White House and some of the streets were seen by the Teachers and came back to Hotel to get ready for Reception Banquet at night. It was 6:00 pm. All the Fulbright Teachers were gathering in Banquet Hall. It was a feast to eyes to see colourful dresses of various countries. My chin goes up by seeing the GLITTERING Indian Flag with USA Flag at the center of row of 'all country flags'. It was 'only to experience' moments. 
I took my photograph with Patrick, the flags being on our background. After the speaches and dinner we had a cultural show from the world of teachers. It was wonderful to see different dance forms or songs of their native culture. Our show was the BEST.
I took my photograph with Patrick, the flags being on our background. After the speaches and dinner we had a cultural show from the world of teachers. It was wonderful to see different dance forms or songs of their native culture. Our show was the BEST. The Fulbright Commission (administered by International Institute, Graduate School, US Department of Agriculture and sponsored by Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State) had well organized the Orientation Program.
It was informative and experts from various fields, oriented the participants (about one hundred International Teachers and same number of American Teachers) with lots of examples. They explained the Administrative matters, Art of cross cultures, Health Care, School system in USA, Behaviour of students in American Schools, Measures to take in handling the worst situation, etc. It was FUN-FILLED experience to everyone.
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