What another fulfilling day in Hangzhou filled with new experiences and adventures. After a long, hot shower and going to bed early last night, I woke up at about 5 this morning with no intention of going back to sleep. I read a little and got moving for the day. I only had one observation at 10 so Frances and I decided to go on a little walk before class. I had a breakfast of a banana and some skippy peanut butter I picked up at the supermarket yesterday. As much as I love all the different food here, I needed a little break. Our morning jaunt started with some Starbucks. We just walked around the neighborhood as we are still getting acclimated to the city.
During our break we headed to our favorite meeting room on the fourth floor of the school. It is a beautiful room with a balcony that looks out over the neighborhood. Some packaged snacks were set out on the table such as seeds and nuts and a unusual package with an object inside. At first I though it was a fish and thug, "why not try a fish!" But to my dismay, upon opening the package I realized it was a chicken foot. Now my rule is to try everything once, and since I had yet to try chicken foot, I gave it a taste….. and yuck!!! I think it might be better in a soup but it was so tough and just not my cup of tea.
Cedar, I am thoroughly enjoying your blogs. You are such a brave young woman to travel to China. Very adventuresome and definitely brave. Your mom (my cousin) sent me your blog address and I will be reading it every day. Enjoy your adventure and learn as much as possible while you do your student teaching. Time will fly and before you know it, you will be home. Hugs....Coleen Enz
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