We have successfully arrived in Nanjing with the help of the stalwart Amity staff and local volunteers. There are 42 participants in the Summer English Program here from all over Canada, UK, Germany, and the US. We have been enjoying hearing all of their stories about how they came to be participants and sharing our own. Some people have been doing this program for more than ten years. The next few days will be full of workshops, location visits, and many wonderful conversations with new friends. I can easily see how the many return participants consider coming to China as an Amity volunteer like coming to visit family. There is a strong sense of camaraderie amongst them along with a joyful sense of welcoming and encouragement for us newbies. Kim and I both look forward to counting ourselves amongst such a talented and passionate group.
We also braved the horrendous humidity this afternoon to explore Xuanwu Lake Park, which is just next to or hotel. Xuanwu Lake is one of the three most reputed lakes in southern China and includes five islands. Many local people enjoy walking and exercising around the lake in the morning and evening. The picture is of the lake with the city center of Nanjing in the background.
~ Erik
We also braved the horrendous humidity this afternoon to explore Xuanwu Lake Park, which is just next to or hotel. Xuanwu Lake is one of the three most reputed lakes in southern China and includes five islands. Many local people enjoy walking and exercising around the lake in the morning and evening. The picture is of the lake with the city center of Nanjing in the background.
~ Erik
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