When you move to a non-English speaking country and start to assimilate, slowly but surely the new language works its way into your subconscious.  It is almost a rite of passage for 2nd language learners to dream in their new language.  I have had this process happen twice (Hebrew & Japanese), and both times I awoke elated and super proud of myself.  I am NOT above being proud of my subconscious.  And there is nothing more sublime for me than the idea being productive in my sleep.  *shudder*  Just typing that was a little arousing.

I was wondering today (and this is truly a sign I am on vacation) if those monkeys that are kept in captivity (I actually kind of like the fact that the word 'captivity' has such a harsh and uncompromising connotation) and are taught sign-language, ever have dreams (monkeys do dream) in English.  I mean they live in constant contact with humans and the English language. And they're smart.  Really smart.  And I realize that they may hear those human sounds and still not understand what the words mean.  But i wonder, if sometimes, they have a crazy dream where they can also understand English.  Because sometimes, in amazingly cool dreams I have, I can speak their monkey language with them.  I bet that monkey that has that crazy dream wakes up amazingly satisfied after an incredibly productive night of sleep.