Siravich-Day7-01 Nov 08

WELcoME 2 Beijing.We went to Tian An Men Square and Forbidden City.The wind was very strong that my cap flew away from my head.Luckily,I picked it up in time otherwise.........In the evening, we visited the National Stadium and the Water Cube.They turned on the lights and the sight of it was awesome.We had KFC for supper today because we didn't enjoy dinner.The staffs at the restaurant were unwilling to clean the tables for us.They made us wait for 30 minutes.Forget about it.I'm looking forward to tomorrow because we can go home.Yahoooo.............

Siravich-Day6-31 Oct 08

We Did It!!!!!!!!We reached the summit of mount Tai San.It was cold but comfortable up there.We only climbed from the middle to the top,not from the base.It was tiring but cool.I hope I can climb it again.During the climb,I was touched by my friends' kindness.From the start,Priscilla Yau climbed up with me .We encouraged one another to go up the summit. On the way, we met Yi Fan.She bought a bottle of coke and shared it with her friends including me.I was very impressed by that."Friendship is beyond money".We rode a cable car back to the base.It was my first time trying it.It wasn't scary like some people thought.That night,we had tea appreciation and checked in at the hotel.

Siravich-Day5-30 Oct 08

Good Afternoon Teacher!We were at Qu Fu experimental school.We had a chance to attend Chinese lesson in China.How lucky:) They studied poems and memorized them.When they read the poems ,I just followed them blindly because there were a lot of words I didn't recognize.Willingly,the China girl beside me helped me along.Before the lesson ended,the teacher asked our group to go in front of the class and introduce ourselves.We sang a few songs for them too.It was cool.Right after that,my nightmare had come.One China boy asked ME to SING a Chinese song.Oh MAN!!!!Fortunately,I knew one song so I just sang.It was so embarrassing.Anyway,I managed to get over with it.Afterwards,we exchanged our emails with China friends.They even asked for our signatures.It was the first time someone asked for my signature.I was very happy.Some of them gave me China coins both ancient and modern ones.I really miss them.

Siravich-Day4-29 Oct 08

Who is Confucius?some people may not know this person.In fact,I myself too,am not very familiar with this person.We visited Qu Fu and had learnt a lot about Confucius.When he was young,his parents abandoned him because they believed he ,who had ugly appearance ,was a jinx.They left him in the forest,but he did not die.The tiger fed him when he was hungry.Whenever he felt warm,the bird cooled him down.After his parents heard this piece of news, they brought him back home.He strived for success despite facing difficulties along the way.Eventually,he became a famous philosopher.From Confucius's biography,I realized that one shouldn't give up easily.Perseverance is a key to success.This trip was really valuable for me.I encourage all my friends here to persevere like Confucius.Success is just in front of you!!!!

Siravich-Day3-28 Oct 08

We attended lessons at the same school.In the evening,we had family visit.My group(Myself+Rachel Thng+Priscilla Yau)were assigned to one China boy's home.His name is...I forgot!He is a basketball player.His family lives in a flat(just like our HDB)His dad is an artist while his mom is a housewife.We were taught to do Chinese drawing.There were a couple of reporters coming to take photos.Whenever they wanted to take picture of us,we quickly turned away.In the end I requested the two girls to let them take a photo.Poor Reporters!!!Dinner time.They cooked a lot of food for us including dumplings(main dish).Normally ,they don't eat rice but have dumplings instead.I played chess with a boy and you know what? I lost to him 3 consecutive times!Well,he didn't say "check" when it's my turn.After my move,he simply ate my king.IT 's unfair,right?Most of the time ,we talked to the boy's aunt who can speak English.She told us that she had been studying in USA for a number of years.No wonder she spoke so fluently.Before we left the house,the parents gave his own Chinese drawing collection and biscuits.They also sent us to the hotel.I was ashamed of myself because I didn't buy anything for them.Today was the most memorable day of this whole trip.I will remember this forever....................

Siravich-Day2-27 oct 08

We were back in school! How excited(like real).The school name was Dong Fang Bilingual Experimental School(what a long name).We took some photos with the teachers and students there.Then we moved to the hall and watched some musical performances which were interesting!There was a China boy who can play a few blowing instruments.The sound of those things resembled a chirping of birds..The choir there sang better than our school(no offence).We were given tokens from the Chinese students.A boy actually gave me a doll.I found it well....uncommon,but it's okay.I appreciated it.Next,We had Chinese lesson.It was boring because I did not really understand.The teacher spoke TOO fluently.After that,we had music.I got a chance to play Er Hu(Chinese instrument).It wasn't hard and wasn't easy.......In the afternoon,we visited Dar Ming Hu.It's a canal or whatever thing you call it.The scenery was indescribably beautiful.Before dinner,we got to learn about some important China people who had contributed to the society.There were boards setting up around that place
,telling us about individuals biography.At night, we watched a show at a ancient-looking kopitium.It was like a comedy show.I loved it!!!

Siravich-Day1-26 oct 08

Finally,we reached Jinan airport.The temperature was quite low and I was freezing...First,my hands and fingers went numb.After that,my lips started cracking.Anyway,it wasn't that bad because we got into the bus and it's warm inside.We had our dinner at the hotel's restaurant.The food was....honestly tasteless.I was full though I didn't eat much.However,surprisingly,the 2e4 girls who seated at the other side of the table were eating ENJOYABLY.How weird.......It's time to sleep!I hope tomorrow's activities will be fun.