Just Another Day at School :)

Today most of the day was spent at Tarbert school. We started the day with an all school assembly, there are a little over 100 students in the whole school (k-12). It was very nice (never been a guest of honor before). We were presented with some wonderful gifts and treated to music. Later, I spent 2 periods in Chris' math class, and then went around to some other classes and talked with students about the differences between our schools and theirs.

There were also lots of questions about cars, driving, drinking, and strangely enough Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They were fully convinced that everyone in America ate PB&J all the time! I corrected them on that and some other scores. We talked a lot about sports too. Sports aren't really as connected to the schools in Scotland.

They were particularly horrified to find out that our students had to start at 8:00 (They don't start until 9:00). They also felt sorry for us that we had hour and a half long classes. On the other hand, they would love to not have to wear uniforms, and were jealous that we go 3 weeks less than they do.
Can you pick out the Americans below?

Then we went to a BBQ (cookout) at the home of one of the host families. As we came over a hill on the way there, we were treated with an amazing view. (even the locals were impressed).

It was a bit chilly on the windy hill overlooking the Atlantic. We alternated hanging out outside and moving in to warm up. Our hosts made chicken, burgers and sausages (mmmmm...sausage). We all had a great time.

Tomorrow...the ancient history tour!