Bratislava, the Polyglot Gathering
Despite the rather inclement weather, it was very pleasant to travel by train rather than plane, to enjoy the gorgeous, lush scenery between Zuerich and Bratislava. How lovely to arrive to such a warm welcome from Marc and to arrive at the appartment to be greeted just as warmly by Dennis. It was a great flat, in perfect location, and amazingly, next to the room I booked last year. I had not realised this when I reserved. It took us a while to get used to the very large painting on the wall! The Polyglot Gathering was even larger than last year, with over 700 participants from all over the world, and with so many languages. I don't think I spoke as many languages this year as last, but it was still a brilliant and exhausting experience. I love this poster! Marc, Dennis and I had so much fun and thoroughly enjoyed our time outside the classrooms, as much as the talks and workshops. We were proud of the badges showing the languages we can speak - despite having far fewer flags than...