China

A year ago, July 4th, I was on my way to China! I had wanted to go to China since I was about 11, so this was like a dream come true. My parents and Anna drove me to the Des Moines airport that morning, and my plane was scheduled to leave at 12:15. From Des Moines we flew to Dallas, Texas, and from there to Los Angeles, California to Beijing, China to another Chinese city and finally arrived at our destination, Chengdu, China, 3-4 hours off schedule:-)

For three weeks we taught chinese children and adults conversational english. The kids I taught were actually 3-5 year olds, so basically we were learning colors and songs. Each week I had different students to teach, so there was always something new. I have many stories from China, so if you ever want to hear one just let me know :-)

I loved China and the Chinese people and would love to go back again someday!

These are my students from the first week of class. Kari, in the green dress, Joy, in the navy and white, Susan in the pink shirt, Tina, in the white and pink, Luke was the only boy, and Maggie, playing 'duck, duck, goose.'

Below L: This is one of the places we visited during the weekend. Not sure what the name of the place was, but it was beautful!

Below R: This is the group I was with for three weeks. We had a great time together. Katie, in the middle with the print dress, was our guide and friend in China!

The shirts say "I just want to friends how are you." We had a lot of fun wearing them knowing that is just how the Chinese speak english.

THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA!!!

I took this picture as we were descending to the Des Moines airport!
Almost Home!