Final Day in Xi’an

February 28, 2011 | China, Xi'an

It was a rainy, raw day today in Xi’an but that did not sway our intrepid group from getting out to explore the city. We began this morning by visiting the old wall that surrounds what used to be the center of the…More »

Once more onto the bus

February 28, 2011 | By | China

We met at school at 8am and shared stories about the weekend. Molly went to a driving range and hit golf balls, there was plenty of shopping, visiting with grandparents, karaoke, and more tasting of new and delicious food. We set out for…More »

Pandamania Chengdu 2

February 28, 2011 | By | China

Our last full day in China began with the animated storytelling of weekend adventures.  Most traveled to see the Giant Buddha at LeShan, with many going on to Emei Shan, a sacred Buddhist mountain.  The kids were much more interested in Marcello’s story…More »

A few sights of Xi’an

February 27, 2011 | By | China, Xi'an

Quote of the Weekend: “It is snowing hard, I called to make sure you are ok.” ~ our guide/one of XFLS’s English teachers calling us after he had left and we had set off on our own. We are both from Maine… it…More »

Random Observations

February 26, 2011 | By | China

And I do mean random….

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