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Back in Shenyang
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We have just arrived back in Shenyang....we were here Sunday when we flew in from Beijing and traveled by van to Anshan with our Chinese principal partners. The past five days have been packed with new experiences. I was greeted at Oriental Middle School Monday morning with a grand orchestra and stringed group. It was so touching, I was teary-eyed. I spent the morning in classrooms, being swept back into the principal's office between classes for treats and water. Students help a "symposium" with me where they expected me to "present a speech." I did so, and then they asked questions about American things...music, dress, sports. Two "news reporters" then interviewed me asking about my favorites (book, movie, music). Lunch was at a hotel with all of us eating for qabout 1 1/2 hours, then back to school. When I have more time I will have to give more explanations. This experience has changed my life and my view of the Chinese people. They are a very gracious, giving, energetic, and friendly group. They are very proud of their children but also working to receive as many ideas for improvement as possible so they can continue to grow. They describe Liaoning province as a "developing" area and that is evident everywhere you go. For example, large cranes surround Oriental Middle School as new apartment buildings are going up on all four sides. The city is full of contrasts...bright new buildings along side very shabby, outdated buildings. People travel in Lexus cars, 1950 style bicycles, scooters, three wheeled bikes, cars, and trucks, donkey-driven carts, and by foot. The streets are crowded and though marked, people drive and walk all over the place. It is amazing no one gets bumped!! Surprisingly, after a couple of days I became accustomed to this and quit flinching:) Must go now, but will try to get everything up to speed and the last few days reported!
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Hello in China (reply)
Apr 25, 2008 20:32 EST by judydiane48
Well, your trip is coming to a close! Sounds like it was amazing. Such an opportunity for you and them! I can't wait to see pictures and am so proud of my 'big sis' I can hardly stand it. What an adventure and opportunity of a lifetime. It's a big world out there that God has blessed us with and you got to see some of it firsthand! WOW!!!! You and Linsdey will have memories to share for a ... show all
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