Less than a week after my arrival, after staying up late dealing with a broken water pipe and getting up at the crack of dawn to stand in line at the Foreign Police office, I participated in an international conference.  I was completely exhausted and the conference went until 9pm - but it was also... Continue Reading →

Just as I was starting to feel a little settled, 4 days into my stay, the ceiling in my kitchen started dripping - a lot.  Then I opened the bathroom door and water came rushing out - it was literally raining.  It was a late, late night helping my landlord clean up and limit the... Continue Reading →

Somehow I made it to Ostrava with broken wheels on my big suitcase.  It was a 3.5 hour train ride from Prague.  I upgraded to a mid-class where I got a reserved window seat and my own power outlet for a total of $22 USD. I think I'll be able to afford travel around the... Continue Reading →

I have not traveled alone since Peace Corps to Africa nearly 30 years ago.  I'm excited, nervous, and both ready and not ready.  I will live in Ostrava, Czech Republic, which is off the beaten path for tourists in Moravia-Silesia, about 15 minutes from the Polish border.  I will collaborate with faculty from Ostrava University... Continue Reading →