So, a week ago today, when Mama was still here, I tried to go to my afternoon class. I had left between classes to print off a boarding pass for Ireland. The API office is just around the corner so I knew I could make it back in time for my only class in which attendance is taken. As my roommate Sanja and I were walking back to school we noticed several police trucks and a crowd outside the main gates to the university. The school is very different from American universities in that it is only in one building and due to the fact that it used to be the royal tobacco factory it has enormous gates at every entrance as well as the remnants of a moat. Well, when we got closer we realized the gates were locked. Turns out there was a protest or march of sorts coming down the street. I'm still not sure what it was for, but it passed and we waited for them to open the gates. We were still only a few minutes late for class, but they didn't open them. After 20 minutes, the protesters came back down the street and sat down in front of the gates blocking the rail tracks. They showed no signs of leaving in the near future. Best reason to skip class: The school locked me out!
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Hi Krista:
Grams and I just read your BLOG. So you witnessed a group of collegiate protesters. The individuals looked very much like American students, glad to hear it didn't become violent. What timing, the protest enabled you to spend more time with Mama. We spoke with her when she arrived back home, she really enjoyed her visit with you. Only 2.5 wks til you come home. See you soon thereafter. Love, Grams & Papa XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Gosh Jonesy, You have seen just about everything. What was the protest all about. I am having trouble reading their banners. Ha.
Talked to your Dad this morning. He has found a new bike for Uncle Dave. His old on bit the dust so he has been using Pop's. It is very cold here today but will warm up the first of the week. Daddy and Pop have birthdays on Monday. Don't know what we will do probably not much. Daddy is going to be in Minneapolis I think he said. Not many day left till you will be home. It will be so good to see you. Ilove you lots and lots Gram
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