No running today - we had an early morning, and with no sleep and the long flight I just felt too run down. There is a very old treadmill that is housed in the bar up on the top floor. It does not look like it has been used (or calibrated) for many years ... I am planning on giving it a try tomorrow.
Running outside might not be an option, there is no sidewalk and it is treacherous for foot travel of any type - I know there is a bicycle path somewhere, I am just not sure I can find it in the dark (before the traffic starts) -- I think this exploration will have to wait until I don't have to be at the workshop so early.
So -- the workshop today was interesting. Most, well all, with the exception of Dean and mine, of the talks are in Manderin - but the slides are in English. Many of the more technical statistical terminology is also in English - so we can mainly follow along.for the big picture, just not the minor details. The time changes hits really bad about 3-4 PM here -- it is really really hard to pay attention (or pretend to pay attention). We are "invited presentors" which means a big deal here, everyone treats us like royalty. The students line up every morning on either side of the hallway as we go into the conference room and bow and run to get us tea ... it is a little disconcerting at first ... but just started bowing back and saying good morning in Manderin and they smile like crazy. They are very cute. I hope they (and everyone else) think our talks are worth the hoopla!
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