Sailing in Croatia

words can hardly discribe how stunning this last the dalmatia coastline was. we had 2 boats, 17 MBAs, 4 islands, 2 caves, 1 cliff jumping, and countless memories. Sailing which I have never done before is Fantastic and the Adriatic Sea was spectacular. It is easy to see why the region has inspired so many stories and legends. We would spend most days on the boat stopping to swim in lagoons. Each evening we docked in a new harbor for yummie fresh seafood. It was a surreal way to wrap up the year.
 

Keble Dinner

The Sports and Social Committee of our MBA class hosted a formal 5 course dinner in one of the old colleges of Oxford, Keble. Over 200 people attended sitting at 5 Looong tables. It was a special evening to be with friend and family as we toasted the year, friends, family and the future.

An interesting note, is that this dining hall was actually the first choice for filming the Harry Potter dining hall scenes, but it was already booked for an educational conference.
 

Family Comes to Town!

The Claytons made the treck across the pond to visit me for the Graduation events. It was great fun to show them around and show them off to all my friends. We also had a nice visit with the President of my College and the Registrar. Not to mention the unbelievably nice english weather!
 

The Sheldonian Theather - End of Course!

Our end of course ceremony was held in the Sheldonian Theater - 500 years old. It was quite long but at least -as it was pointed out by Lord Patton - Chancellor of Oxford University that at least it was no long conducted in Latin. Following the ceremony was a reception in the modern courtyard of the Said Business School. LAST TIME to wear the "Harry Potter" outfit!

LAST Exam

What is more fun that taking a cummulative exam with 225 other MBA's at the examination hall in subfusc? the tradition of going to the Turf -famous Oxford pub amoung students- for a pint (s) after your exam.
 

Rural American flare comes to Oxford

What happened to my little town?!? Im walking down the same quiet street I always do, to get coffee at my favorite shop and I round the corner to find a GIANT american-style carnival with rides, games, cotton candie, big stuffed animals and something that was labled "Texas Steak"! I see Beyonce and Usher silk-screened on a ride next to one of Oxford's 500 year old buildings. It was a strange juxtaposition!

Appearently it is part of a Traveling Carnival that comes to Oxford for 2 Days each year. While the 2 blocks of stands does not rival the acres of entertainment at the Texas State Fair, it is the largest and one of the most popular fairs in the UK.

what happened to my little town?

Castles, Sheep and Rain

While in the Brecon Beacon National Park we did some hikes. Below is a picture of us walking in the rain and above is a view from the top of a mountain. We hiked 3 miles to reach the top and nearly were blown into the welsh countryside. seriously, I have never experienced such strong wind. It was a blast inspite (or mabye because) of the weather. On the way back to Oxford we drove through the Wye Valley - the birthplace of british tourism. There you find lots of castles and ruins like Tinten Abby build by Cisertcian monks in 1131!

Mini-Break to the Welsh Country

We turned in our final papers on Friday September 1 and a few of us headed off for the weekend. We headed to Wales for some nature hikes and castles -- and a little R&R in a B&B! In case, you have never seen the welsh language it is interesting old celitic language. To many consanants for one word. Ysbrydoledig. defnyddid. cyrhaeddwch.

Here we are relaxing at the Penpergwn Lodge.

some of my favorite sights

As I approach the 1 year anniversary of arriving in Oxford, I realize there are some little things I see everyday that I really enjoy. I have a couple different 3-5 mile loops I do when I run and on the last couple I took my camera. These are 2 of my favorites. The view of Oxford "skyline" across Christ Church meadow and the other is Observatory Street in Jericho- where every house is a different color.