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Boston Public Library, the first public library to rent books in America, established in 1848 experiencing such a grand building left us dazed and amazed.  The exquisite statues, marbeled floors and bannisters leading towards book upon books Boston surely must be proud to have this open for viewing to their public.  We explored the many rooms, and relaxed in the lovely courtyard watching the fountain lure viewers with its impressive light show from the glistening reflecting sparkling trickling water bouncing of the sun.

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Walking in the whispering world, literally – I was in complete amazement.  After out twenty minute presentation, exploring the past of the globe, listening to words of wisdom from Ghandi,

Nelson Mandela, Oprah Winfrey, Eleanor Roosevelt, The Dalai La Martin Luther King, Jr, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr and other aspirational leaders we explored wonders of the Mary Baker Eddy Museum.  http://www.marybakereddylibrary.org/

Unfortunately they didn’t sell a globe of the world as I really fancied buying one for adding to my American room.

We also enjoyed (once again) the free delights of Greek frozen yogurt from Ben+Jerrys at their fair trade music festival!  The band that was playing was secretly soulful and played tasteful tunes for us to tap our toes along to.

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Fumetastic fire and toasty acts were delivered at the Hungry Tiger Good Festival.  We headed down to the square not really knowing what was involved other than possibly food and Tigers… .

We actually got our picture taken from the artist herself who designed and painted the tiger-arc, which we accidently made happen.

Fire dancers (and drinkers) hosted a variety of acts ooo’ing and aaa’ing us all as the fire whizzed and spun around in front of us with such fragile human handlers!

 

Following on the festival streak we browsed round China Town during the celebration of the Moon Festival.

We witnessed tinywiny turtles being sold of at bargain prices, traditional Chinese food stalls and authentic arts and crafts.  From there we headed to the north-end, Bostons ‘little Italy’ and enjoyed (for the 1^st time) a cannoli out of the famous Mikes Pastries!

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I had my first sugarCOOKIE today which are basically just cookies, with no chips and a very sweet sugary taste as apparently they have more sugar in them than normal, I think.. but I can say they are good!

But on a more reflecting note, this week has been a lovely learning curve.  I've started off knowing very little, the basics about Northeastern University, an outsider’s view on the campus and surroundings.

This week I have participated in many information sessions in which they allowed me to learn more about the American college systems, private tuitions, the massive deal about experiential learning (it is a big huge deal as it can offer so much for when a student graduates) .  I've attended the weekly info events which specialize in our Engineering College and our Bouve College for Health sciences and walked along the International Tour with some keen students to find out more of what is here on the campus.

I am beginning to feel more apart of a team here, rather than an outsider.  It's strange to think that three weeks ago, I arrived in America, knowing very little.. And here I am now in America for three weeks, working for just a tiny two weeks and everything is clicking into a good happy jigsaw puzzle.