Saturday, May 22, 2010

Back home

After 8 straight nights on the road (sleeping in 4 different beds, including one on a train) it was a pleasure to return last night to our apartment in Chengdu.

Overall, the trip was a great success. I believe that we accomplished our goals, and did so while being able to view some of China's more beautiful terrain. Most of the feedback from the students was also very positive. I feel very blessed, and am proud of the work we did over this past week.

That being said, it was exhausting - physically and mentally. There is no down time, no real rest during a week-long excursion such as this when you are in charge. But despite the stress, I had a good time.

We did not take many pictures, but the students will be compiling their memory cards when they return to school on Monday. After that, I should be able to post some online.

This evening we packed some stuff to send back with our visitors from Chicago. (only 4 bags...not too much, right?!?) Some things have been taken off the wall - the first real visible sign of our approaching departure.

16 days and counting.

-alan


1 comment:

philipallmen said...

Glad the trip went well, and you saw some good sights. Good luck thee next two weeks.