December 11, 2008
We left for a nearly week-long trip. We left in the evening from the Beijing Train Station and took an overnight train to Xi’an. The Train Station was massive! I had one of the “I’m definitely in China” moments here. People everywhere!
December 12, 2008
We arrived at in Xi’an at about [...]
Temple of Heaven Day! This day we went to the temple of Heaven. It was absolutely beautiful and I loved being able to explore the grounds. There are trees that are roughly 800 years old. Because of this, they are propped up with metal beams so that they won’t tilt or fall. This and [...]
Wednesday: Very excited for the 4th of July. More than I ever have been in the states. Don’t get me wrong, I like the fourth and all the fireworks and stuff. It just is more personal when most everyone around you couldn’t care less.
On the bus, first a man fell asleep on me. Then another [...]
Last night, about 25 of the kids in my program went out for a night of revelry and American extravagant partying. We went to a club called Song and rented out a VIP room above the dance floor where we could look out over the rest of the club. The whole place was finished in [...]
