A big thank you to Jorge Coelho, UI/GSLIS alum who supported this project and the concept of service learning/action research. The project could not have been completed without his financial and in-kind support. Having a minibus and driver to transport us during the first week was an immeasurable asset. Helcio as a [...]
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Posted in Phase 1 on 26 March 2007 | 1 Comment »
Saturday
Posted in Phase 1 on 26 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I arrived at the airport at 4:30 a.m. The flight in (from Lisbon) arrives at 5:30 and departs at 7:30. This is the primary flight out of the country. Waiting in line I see and talk with a number of people whom I have met in the last two weeks. The [...]
Friday
Posted in Phase 1 on 26 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Friday
I am down to my last day. Jorge and I arrived back in Sao Tome city at noon. Helcio met me at 1:30 and we went to TAP Airlines office to confirm my flight home. The process is not as drawn out as last year. However, I need to arrive at [...]
Thursday
Posted in Phase 1 on 10 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Jorge has invited me to be his guest at a small island resort off the south east coast of Sao Tome. The resort encompasses the entire island. It is own by Pestana Hotels and Resorts, a Portuguese company. Pestana is also making a major footprint with new construction in Sao Tome city. [...]
Wednesday
Posted in Phase 1 on 10 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Still trying to make contact with the high school principal and pick up the tourism report. Head over to the airport to meet with Jorge and staff. Jorge would like to send his co-board members to UI for intensive short term (1 month) English language training. He would like to have this [...]
Tuesday
Posted in Phase 1 on 10 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This morning was running about. First to the tourism office to pick up another report. The report was not ready when I arrived. Next, to speak with the director of the main high school in Sao Tome city, also not in her office. Not all is lost; Helcio and I head [...]
Monday, Paul’s work continues…
Posted in Phase 1 on 5 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Everyone has returned home with the exception of me. Last week was a whirlwind of meetings and projects. This week’s schedule is full but should be at a little slower pace. Yesterday, Sunday, was a day to relax and recharge for the upcoming week. Jorge and I went out to dinner [...]
Friday!
Posted in Phase 1 on 4 March 2007 | 1 Comment »
It is Friday. We are down to our last day. Some loose ends to tie up and some more people to talk with.
A very busy day at the airport. Jorge called a morning meeting of all airport administrators in the morning to discuss the passenger terminal design with Brett. Brett first [...]
Thursday
Posted in Phase 1 on 2 March 2007 | 1 Comment »
We were up early again, and had another full day planned. Beth and Brett were dropped off at the airport. Brett met with Airport Staff members to discuss design plans and look at blueprints of the existing buildings in the area. Elsa Lomba, director of finances at the airport, asked Brett to assist her [...]
Wednesday 28 Feb 2007
Posted in Phase 1 on 1 March 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Our day started at 7:30, we meet for breakfast, check our email and wait for Helcio, our interpreter to arrive. The previous night we went to a private residence for dinner where we met executives of the Pestana Corporation. The assistant manager encouraged us to vacation at their main resort. It is located [...]
