Here we go . . .

As of right now, sometime in the early days of August, I will arrive in the Czech Republic and make my way to the town of Hronov. There, I will assume the teaching duties at a Hotel & Tourism training school for the 2007-2008 school year. Jan Mach will arrive in Oregon around the same time with his wife, Marketa, son, Simon (8), and daughter, Nela (4) to take my place as a literature teacher at Junction City High School. I know you will all help them feel welcome and at home, and offer yourselves as surrogate friends and family to them for the year. This is so exciting--I can't wait to get started!