Boy, talk about an easy lesson! After a Chinese style breakfast, I took Margie to class as my “show and tell”. And it wasn’t like taking in a doll, pet or a toy to show off- this “show and tell” item actually did the showing and telling all for me! These Chinese students seem always interested in meeting new foreigners. Margie did a short “about me” talk and then had the kids ask her questions. They asked some really good questions such as - What was your most memorable experience? What goals do you have for the rest of your life? At the end of the period we spent many minutes doing the predictable picture taking.
Following classes, I gave her a break from Chinese food and fixed her the same lunch I usually eat most days, grilled cheese sandwich, carrots sticks, and Pringles. After a short rest I gave Margie the ‘standard super economy’ Xiasha tour. A ride on the stuff-it bus to buy DVD’s, then to WuMei to see the weird looking food items, then a foot massage and a ride back on the B1 bus.
That evening Margie and I hosted a dinner in our Hotel’s restaurant for all the local foreign teachers. The grand total for the 8 people came to less than 20 US dollars and that included beer and wine.
