Ka!

Today was the last day of the conference, and I must admit that I was a bit burned out. I skipped going to a lot of it. As usual, I started the day off with a nice long walk. Then, after breakfast, I listened to a few of the papers being presented, and then went off to purchase tickets for Ka. Instead of going back, I went up to my room, called my parents, and then called T-Mobile to try to get my phone fixed. It may have worked, but I need to give it time.

After this, I went and watched a couple of presentations, but I couldn't stay in my seat, so I walked around in back. During lunch, I did another walk, and didn't actually get anything but a Starbucks to eat. I watched the remaining presentations--one from my seat and the rest I listened to while pacing the back. Again, I decided to skip the last workshop and do some more walking.

After my walk, I changed for dinner, had a nice Italian meal in the hotel--more costly than all the food I had bought combined since leaving (although most of my meals were covered in the price of the convention). I then went to the Million Dollar Challenge, watched a bit of it, but once again left early. I wanted to make sure I had plenty of time for the show.

I had seen Ka before, but it is by far the best Cirque De Soliel I have seen. Even now, I would be ready to see it again. The theater is impressive, but the stage--a multi-tonne robotic platform--is absolutely awesome. The show is full of flying, falling, special effects and pyrotechnics. Plus, the story is very clear. I had a great seat. I just wish I could have shared the experience with Sarah.
 

Tomorrow I go home and get to see her again. I'm glad, because I miss her.