another weekend away
our martial arts instructor practicing in the facility where we train
In a few hours I will be departing for yet another weekend excursion. (It is currently about 2pm on Thursday here.) This time it is only us three martial arts students and one teacher. We just briefly met this teacher, and by met I mean he was in the same room as us, so I have no idea how much English he speaks, if any. And to be honest, I don’t actually know where we are going either. I do know why we are going though, to be spectators at a martial arts tournament. Well, at least I think I know that. The three of us are under that impression anyway.
Why is everything so unclear you ask?
Well, there is this Chinese guy who is studying English at the same facility we are studying Chinese, and he kinda works for them too. Since (I think) he studies martial arts, he serves as our translator, stopping in every now and again to make sure we’re okay. The thing is, his English isn’t all that great. He planned this trip which is why none us really know for sure what is going on. But we have the support and comfort of each other, so we decided to go anyway. Supposedly food and lodging is all paid for, we just had to pay for our train tickets. So yeah… we’re taking a train, but I don’t know how long of a ride because I don’t know what city we are destined for. Eh, just another adventure. Adventures are fun, right?
We return sometime on Sunday, so there will most likely be a few days without posts, or emails, etc.
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 12:02 pm
So I feel the need to comment since no one else really is. One I really appreciate the time and effort it takes to write these blogs, put pictures up, and inform everyone what you’re experiencing, especially after probably having to describe the SAME event to family and friends on individual basis. So thank you for that. Lastly hope you’re safe, and remember what my words of advice were before you got on the plane, “have fun and don’t do anything stupid.” lol. Take lots of pics, can’t wait to see what city you ended up in and how it turned out, just hope you’re not getting thrown into fight!
Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 2:53 pm
This sounds a bit scary to me. You had better call your family to let them know you are alive and well on Sunday when you (hopefully) return.
Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 12:17 am
Dodgers win the West……….SC loses to Oregon State…..That’s a pretty good Thursday…….You be careful out there……
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 1:52 am
BBFE – Thanks for the thoughtful comment! Funny you should mention getting thrown into a fight….
Queen – Sorry I could not call, back in Beijing safe now.
Papa – I should have left sooner! Dodgers sure did pickup after I departed. Now if they make it beyond the first series THAT will be a miracle.