Getting to Know Our International Contacts

I finally received a response through my yahoo group!  I was so excited to finally talk to someone from another part of the world that works in the early childhood profession.  Her name is Maria Gayla Escanillas, and she goes by Gayle.  She is a Filipino living, working and a part owner of a Montessori school for ECE in Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.  I have sent her a couple more notes but I have not received a response as of yet.  I am hopeful that she will get back to me soon.  I did do some research about where she lives and works.  Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia is a primary port and airline hub.  It is the gateway to the rest of South Sulawesi.  There are palm trees, wide sidewalks and colorful shophouses.  The people seem to enjoy walking along the sidewalks enjoying the various teashops and roving food stalls.  They also enjoy watching the sunsets and viewing the many boats.  Because of this town being a port, you can hear many languages being spoken from the various travelers and business people.  It also have first class hotels for travelers to stay.