Today was the day to try and get over the time difference, so after an early start we hit breakfast downstairs. The buffet was a bargain at $8 per head, so a hit with both of us. A few plates full and a jug of coffee later and it was time for the walking “tour”. Virginia Tech is a massive place, coming from the Polytechnic and University backgrounds. We have timed our visit with the “homecoming” American Football match of the local team “VT” and the how place is abuzz with people all wearing the maroon team shirts/jerseys/etc. The atmosphere is particularly jubilant as they won the game (unexpectedly) by a large margin.
The hotel we are staying is quite pretty…
It matches the other buildings around – some of them fake stone, and others real.
We even found a cutaway section of what how they build, waterproof, and insulate the modern bessa block version with fake front of the stone buildings.
Being autumn (or Fall!) the trees look very pretty – reminding me of the brief time I lived in Adelaide.
Squirrels are everywhere – I’ve only ever seen them once before, so to Barry’s amusement I stalked one for a while taking photos.
Last one for the day is for Rev Cole!
The conference starts tomorrow morning (our time) so this afternoon is time to ensure the presentations we have are ready to go. Stay tuned for the conference reports!
P.S. My bag has been delivered to the hotel, but Barry’s is still in Chicago – so at least one of us will look and smell OK for the conference!
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