This was the first lesson I learned at Guangzhou! Umbrellas are used in rain or sun; everyone carries them, and they cost about 9 Yuan (approximately $1.20).
This week, our team has learned alot about waiting without complaining! Because of the Olympics, our schedules are different this summer and we arrived one whole week before our students arrived. We've tried to keep ourselves occupied with lesson planning, but we're all looking forward to getting keys to our classrooms and meeting our students on Friday.
During training, we were told--warned, actually--about culture shock, so I was surprised at how easy the adjustment has been so far. The people are so welcoming and loving! And we have been well provided for. On Monday evening we were given a banquet with the president and vice-president of the college that is hosting us. The food was delicious, albeit interesting! We were served 11 dishes consisting of everything from fish to tofu to a chicken with head, beak, and all. In China, everything is served on a round table in the middle, and everyone grabs what they want with their chopsticks. Our team has been using chopsticks since our arrival, but we still gave our hosts some amusement!
Guangzhou is huge. And busy. The traffic puts NYC to shame! The little dotted lines in the road are there merely to keep the line-painting people in business. I'm pleasantly surprised every time the bus returns us to campus in one piece!
Coming soon: July Fourth--in China!
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I'm glad you're okay! Kipp said that he thought that you were the most interesting friend of mine that he's met because you conveyed intelligence instead of stupidity which a lot of girls seem to think boys like... so thanks for approving, he likes you! Keep this thing updated so that I know you're staying okay. I miss you
Yay, I'm so glad that you're adjusting well!! I *think* of you lots. :)
Glad you're settling in. :-)
Miss you.
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