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Today we woke up up really early, at 5am. We didn't want to be late again. School starts at 8am but the children arrive at 7.30 make sure they are ready. We like to be there at 7.30 too. We went to breakfast as soon as it opened, at 6am. There were hardly anyone there. We got ready and hailed some taxis to school. The driving here is crazy! We see buses everyday doing a U-turn in the middle of the street packed with cars, narrowly missing people walking on the footpath. Cars forget to use indicators all the time, yet still switch lanes like there is no tomorrow. Today, we saw one car sitting horizontally, over two lanes, just waiting to pull into the far lane. The fact that we have not been in an accident yet, is pure luck.
Our taxi driver to school missed our turn-off, so he stopped in the freeway far lane and got us to jump over the fence, and cross the road to the school. We arrived at achool just in time for the national anthem to be played.
The first class was maths again, but they had an exam. The surprising thing was, was that there was no teacher supervising. This resulted in an underlying chatter, but they generally kept quiet. Back home, kids would be jumping on tables and yelling "whatcha guys get for C?"
English class was next and they had another exam. It must be that time of year. Laura nd I were able to read out their listening part again. It was fun, but we had to read really slowly.
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A boy named Sam gave Laura and I a friendship book. Your friends each fill out a page about themselves, and Laura and I have filled out about 30 of these pages over the course of the week for other children. Yesterday we expressed that we thought that they were cute and asked where you could buy them. Today, Sam came in with a new one for us. He said he didn't have much money, so he could only buy one, and hoped that we could share. it was so sweet!
Next, we were due to have aerobics, but we had to do a fire drill instead. We weren't allowed to speak or smile, and had to move briskly. We were arranged on the quandrangle before we could go back inside.
We had Chinese class for two periods, where we read a story and more poetry.
Lunch was again in the staff room, where mum showed us that she did the English translation for the school website.
After lunch, we had maths class again, as the music teacher was sick. They said that the music teacher is always ill. Our English teacher came in and gave Laura and I cute little phone decorations. One was Santa Claus, and she was quite proud of herself for knowing that. It was really nice. They are giving us things because, in China, it is the host who gives the gifts, not necessarily the guest.
We finished school and took taxis home. Dad, James and Craig had arrived!
We were really happy to see them, although they were like walking zombies! We went out for dinner,
then Craig and I went out to get him a sim card and water. We walked back and said good night.
Tomorrow is our last day at school!
Latest Comments (3)
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Hi From Liam (reply)
Mar 21, 2008 19:59 EST by robynne
Laura you were really funny in one of the photos. Don't you like chilli?? James likes chilli, it looks like he was laughing at you Laura, that's not very nice is it?
We will make you some chilli when you next come to our place Laura.
Love liam and alex
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From me in China (reply)
Mar 20, 2008 21:39 EST by katemel
Hi. We having trouble with getting internet at this hotel but hopefully get some travelpod done this arvo. Is good reading all your news. Hope dad feeling better after has night doing ???? I think it was menat to be flying but thats not what he said to me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talk soon Kate (Hey, do you like the photo I put in for Nana? - finally worked out her password before our holiday to put i... show all
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Laura and Chilli (reply)
Mar 20, 2008 21:33 EST by joan34
We're waiting for breakfast and loved the diary again. Greaty to hear all your doings. We went on illiagal boat and enjoyed delicious lunch of local food. We tried homemade chilli - I can make some for Laura if she would like - I got the recipe for the locals. Love Nana
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