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Lunch break from Class

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 2 minutes

Utilizing the Wi-Fi in the training room to catch up on email, and uploading a handful of photos from the last couple of days.

Bay full of Boats

Class has been good in terms of learning, but it’s a mental drain. I’m looking forward to Friday and Saturday and being able to go back to just being a tourist. It’s tough to really be a tourist when there are things you have to go to, and times that are totally committed during each day. I’ve been able to take the camera out a bit after class, in the few hours of daylight and get around to see some of the city that we didn’t get to see when we were here last year. That’s been fun, and of course, with the time difference, I’m usually pretty wiped by the time it gets dark, and ready to be in for the night.

So, my use of tech has been pretty limited. Once I get through a day of training, the last thing I want to do is go back to the hotel and play around with a laptop. Still, I’m enjoying the trip, and looking forward to passing my certification exams. 😉

Check Flickr for photos as they come up.

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