International Day

Soon after returning from the U.S., we had a beautiful summer day.  So we went for a hike in the Wicklow Mountains, about 30 minutes or so from the house.  ORBJ was obsessed with American flags during the trip, so she really wanted to bring her flag on the hike.  We let her:

American hipster and her big sister

The following Wednesday was international day at FABJ's school.  Specifically, the parents get to set up tables in the main hall. FABJ (or a parent) was supposed to fill out a form to get a table, but we were out of town and did not get the form.  Still, I was able to call the office and get a table for the day.

I bought supplies in the U.S. and got some jelly bellies from LBJ's parents (via a house guest in France).  I also got some notecards that looked like money (but was clearly not).  I also brought some U.S. themed books and made some chili, but the jelly bellies and the fake money were huge hits.  Thanks to one of my hosts in DC (JR) for spotting the notepads while we were shopping for U.S. flags.

I even wore my U.S. Open tennis shirt (since it had a flag on the back):

The U.S. table, between Egypt and Australia

Next year, I hope to find another U.S. parent at the school to share the table, so I can spend more time at other tables.  The most impressive food displays were for Spain, India, and the Philippines.

FABJ was not that excited about seeing me at international day.  She spent almost no time at the table.  But that's ok - she was too busy exploring the other tables with her friends.  I enjoyed meeting some of the other parents.  The day had nearly 30 countries with displays and nearly 50 countries represented at the school.  It is quite the international school.

Australia, New Zealand, and India to my left...

More international tables

Viva Espana!