Quanzhou

Farewell Quanzhou!

February 29, 2012 | By | China, Quanzhou

We’ve returned to Bethel, arriving at 3:00 AM on Wednesday morning, to the cold (10 F, -12 C) and snow.  We have great memories of our brief, but eventful, trip to the Fujian Quanzhou Foreign Language Middle School.  We want to say thank…More »

Stairway to Heaven

February 27, 2012 | By | China, Quanzhou

Monday in Quanzhou: The day began with excited stories of the weekend.  Activities ranged from karaoke and bumper cars, to trips to the beach and to hometowns.  All were in good spirits as we gathered together again for our last full day in…More »

Weekend Wanderings in Quanzhou

February 26, 2012 | By | China, Quanzhou

DISCLAIMER: This post does not contain any updates about students.  So, if you are looking for info on the kids, you’ll have to wait until Monday, but if you want to hear what Martha and I did this weekend, read on. We spent…More »

Masks, Museums, and Martial Arts – Friday in Quanzhou

February 24, 2012 | By | China, Quanzhou
Alex and Zack During English Corner

What a day in Q-town!  We started in classes, with a chance for the kids to design and paint their own Chinese opera masks.  The interpretations on the theme were interesting to say the least.  Then it was off to PE for another…More »

Sushi, Ships, and Kung Fu Monks – Day 2 in Quanzhou

February 23, 2012 | By | China, Quanzhou

“Physics is tough enough in English, it’s impossible in Chinese.” Day 2 at FQFLMS: After an early meeting in the in the library it was off to classes.  Japanese was first (with sushi rolling and eating the project of the day,) followed by…More »

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