Nalds 2008, Germany, LC Hamburg

I was a delegate at the conference, I went there by a train, had about 1/5 hours late , didn’t know if there is somebody there to pick me up or not!! But I wasn’t the only person who missed the train, so there were two people from the OC to pick us at the train station!
I missed some part of the opening plenary but at the end there was a great applause for Iran roll call because Iran is a strange country for them and they were so happy to have Iranian delegates between them to ask many questions from them!!
First night, Global village: about 20 different tables, from all part of the world, with their souvenir, their culture, their costumes and …
Lots of energy, lots of fun, and a great opportunity to present the country and know the people who you want to spend a week with them.
Second day, outdoor day: lots of exercises to made you to become a team, to know why you are at Nalds, and what you want from it.
Second night, chill out: a great chance to share your idea with different people, to ask for their ideas and try to learn from them.
Third night, official dinner: Fun!!!
Other days: continue your goals of coming, why you are at Nalds? What you want from your life? What is your vision? What are your goals? What was your river of life and where do you want to lead your river in the future? ...
The last day: closing plenary, different emotions, some people were crying and some were laughing but the most important thing is: THE JOURNEY IS THE REWARD

Elham Tavassoli