Wednesday, July 22, 2009

STATURDAY JULY 18

Sorry, that should be “Saturday”. There are many misspellings and mistranslations here, even on the most important displays sometimes. The most revered leader in China has engraved interpretive plaques marking his birthplace that describe his contributions to the “wourld”, and that in addition to being wise, he was a “crackajack man”. Of course, if I tried to copy a Chinese character placed in front of me, I would not be able to guarantee what it would end up actually meaning.
Today was a challenge for some of us, well all of us to varying degrees. Changes to the camp schedules, miscommunications and conflicting expectations will make the next few days leading up to the camp particularly stressful.
Sky had a great time today, with activities such as learning to play a Chinese musical instrument, and making Chinese Opera masks.

Paul

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