Giving Water for Lemonade: Our Last Day in China (for now)


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June 29th 2014
Published: June 29th 2014
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Rain poured down the windows as our train left the Xi’an station. Our last moments with our new friends had come to an end. I have been searching for the right words all week to express how I feel, but there just aren’t any. The best way I can think to explain how I feel is through water and lemonade: I came to China with a big vessel of water ready to share that water with whomever I met.... Read Full Entry



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大卫 (David)大卫 (David)
大卫 (David)

Jarek's great friend.
Ma LaoshiMa Laoshi
Ma Laoshi

Our calligrapher friend. The painting says, "Families are forever."
Cindy and JordanCindy and Jordan
Cindy and Jordan

They went to Hong Kong with us and we had a blast!
JoelJoel
Joel

Stuck on the zip line!
Cui Hua ShanCui Hua Shan
Cui Hua Shan

Mara, Joel, Kathleen, and me hiking another mountain.
Chen LaoshiChen Laoshi
Chen Laoshi

Our first calligraphy teacher. He made us feel like we were actually good at calligraphy... how nice of him!
Cute girls!Cute girls!
Cute girls!

These adorable girls are from Malaysia. We all sang in a little "choir" together.
Zhang LaoshiZhang Laoshi
Zhang Laoshi

She did so much for us this year. We are really going to miss her.
SherrySherry
Sherry

At my birthday party that she helped put together. Go KTV!
ChristineChristine
Christine

Thanksgiving dinner!
Gift ExchangeGift Exchange
Gift Exchange

Merry Christmas!
Duo DuoDuo Duo
Duo Duo

She is the cutest!!
Wang Zhen's familyWang Zhen's family
Wang Zhen's family

His grandma is 93. I'm sure she never thought she'd have foreigners celebrate the new year with her!
Just Dance!Just Dance!
Just Dance!

Nobody cares if they wear pajamas when guests are around and I love it.
Playing cardsPlaying cards
Playing cards

I love all the old people here. They are so cute!



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