AvatarMeet 2014 - Clan Journal

[Alan]

And so it was the final day of the meet up...

But there was still loads of amazing thinks to do. The first of which was Na'vi Class 103. Karyu Pawl provided another amazing and energetic class that provided more detail and background into Na'vi that builds upon the content from the precious classes. The was some explanation, followed by examples and then some practical sessions to help cement the learning. The class was videoed so it will become an additional resource of Na'vi learning for the whole community.

After lunch we made our way to Madrona Mash Park to undertake some habitat restoration. Once gathered we were given a brief talk by our supervisor there. He explained how we were going to be removing an invasive plant from a part of the park before furnishing us with gloves and shears. We picked up some wheel barrows along the way before setting to work.

After about 1 1/2 hours we took a break with some food and drink provided. Before we set back to work, our supervisor, Daniel, gave up a tour of the area where we were working. We found some frogs, that we were allowed to pick up, but only one so as not to spread a certain frog illness that they might have (which doesn't affect humans). There was a final hour of vegitation clearance, after which we cleared up and headed back to base.

We said our irayos to Daniel, our supervisor, before the planning team gave a brief end of meet up summary. We all then made our way back to the hotel for some syuve. Om, yom, yom!

And so ends AvatarMeet 2014. A massive IRAYO NÌTXAN to everyone. Especially Karyu Pawl and John who have made everyone so welcome and opened up their home to us and provided a wonderful vegan meal to all of us. Also to Karyu Pawl who provided another wonderful Na'vi class 103 that will become a wonderful resource for the future.

Of none of us will forget to amazing experience that the outstanding people at Lightstorm gave us. A massive Irayo nìtxan to Jon Landau, Kathy Franklin, Brooks Brown, Kevin Earl who all made it possible to visit their studios and were so amazingly accommodating of us. We must also thank also their staff who also helped provide the amazing experience. This will live with us all for a very long time to come and we wish them the most sincerest best for the coming years as they ramp up production for the coming films.

All that remains are the sad 'kìyevames' and 'Eywa ngahus' as we gradually make our way home to our own kelutrals. So until next time...

Kìyevame ulte Eywa ngahu frakrr,

Alan