Slowly, very slowly am I understanding and using the language here. I can make my basic needs known in the corner shop and even answered a question about where I was from the other day. (Avustraliadanam) I’ve started lessons by myself where I’m learning a little more but the challenge is to study during the [...]
Entries from February 28, 2008
Azerbaijani Journalist appeals verdict
February 10, 2008 · 1 Comment · Freedom of the Press
With lack of transparency in the Azeri court system, it is hard to know if anyone is ever guilty or innocent. I think people can appeal to a European court after the the Supreme Court. Today.Az » Politics » Imprisoned reporter Eynulla Fatullayev’s appeal sent to Azerbaijan’s Supreme Court 08 February 2008 [17:43] – Today.Az [...]
The Exhibition
February 10, 2008 · 2 Comments · Education, school
The big Exhibition Unit starts next week. Many of our kids are away on a rubgy tournament in Dubai this week so it’s been postponed. It’s called In Search of a Lifestyle with students choosing a sub-topic. It has to be from a child’s point of view and include an international case study. The Exhibition [...]
Chinese New Year
February 10, 2008 · No Comments · Baku, school
We have a Chinese teacher on campus and she invited all the staff for a celebration of Chinese New Year at her apartment last night, catered for by a local Chinese restaurant. Seventy people attended and the living space was large enough to accommodate everyone. The noise however was challenging especially when some party-animals put [...]
Where I live
February 2, 2008 · 2 Comments · Baku
I’ve finally uploaded some shots from apartment #1 and some photos from apartment #2. It’s hard to see but the Caspian Sea is in the distance. The street is Sheikh Shamil (he’s a significant historical character who led the fight against the Russians in Dagestan and Chechnya from the 1830s to 1859.)
