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Day 1: Year 10 EOTC Trip to Lijiang

Monday, 24th March 2009

The night before, Jamie, Timothy and I went to Kenneth's house to stay over. It was very fun and relaxing. All of us were very excited about going on the trip with all our friends the next day. We caught a film on HBO, before sleeping for a few hours. By 3:30am, we were all up, showered and dressed and ready to go. Kenneth's driver took all of us to school and we met many excited faces in the cold and dark. Not long after, we were up in the bus and all of us were awaiting to catch the plane. However, we arrived in the wrong airport. We had to wait for the bus to pick us up from Terminal One and drop us off at Terminal Two. I was so suprised when I met my friend's father, who was going on a business trip at the airport. I was worn out on the plane and mainly slept and listened to music. From the time we boarded the plane until the time we reached Lijiang, I was famished. I had no food to eat since Sunday night's dinner. Matters became worse when Melody lost her boarding pass at the connecting airport. This delayed the time of arrival in Lijiang. Our luggages only arrived at the hotel at night. However, the first day was also a great one.

We started off our time in Lijiang at a great restaurant, serving great local food. Everyone enjoyed it a lot. Next up was the Black Dragon Pool. The scenery was fabulous. Many people took many pictures and everyone had a great time walking and chatting together as we strolled by the Black Dragon Pool. Shortly after, we went to shop in the Old Town, where there were many items and goods to buy. The dinner's food was so fresh and warm. After dinner, we all went to watch the Naxi Orchestra perform and the music that they made was so soothing to the ear and very traditional - especially in relation to their culture. It was a long and tiring walk from the concert hall to the hotel. My legs were hurting very badly. I was so glad that I rested very well the first night. It was a well deserved one.

Day 2: Year 10 EOTC Trip to Lijiang

Tuesday, 25th March 2009

The alarm rang at exactly 6:15am. My tired legs dragged me out from my bed into the washroom for a quick shower and wash up. Very qucikly, we proceeded to the hotel lounge for breakfast. It was not as bad as I expected. The sleep last night was great but it could have been perfect if not for the hotness in the room. The highlight of the day was coming up. Although it was a long, very long wait for the group to go up to the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, it had all paid off. The wait wasn't that bad after all. I managed to talk and fellowship with a couple of classmates and got to know them better. Soon after, it was time to proceed up to the mountain. The higher we went, the more the students felt uncomfortable - especially because of the high altitude. The cable car up the mountain was stunning. The view was spectacular, and as the cable car moved up higher and higher, the trees and all the other greens started fading away and the whites came. The view was goregous when we stepped on the mountain. I was about to give up and not make it to the peak if not for Chase. He motivated me and kept encouraging me to go up. The walk wasn't easy but it was worth-it. I felt as if I had accomplished something by the time I went down the mountain.

Next up came the Naxi School. Naomie and Yuki preformed a song while Jimmy played a piano piece. The other school in exchange sang their school song for us. They showed us around their very big campus and all of us were stunned at how big the school was. After that, some students exchanged questions and experiences and some others played a game of basketball. In a big picture, it was a very fun time for all students. Everyone had a great time exchanging experiences.

At night, we had a great time hanging out - Kenneth, Timothy, Erica, Naomie and I and most of us bought souveniers. We had to sleep early as the next day was going to be extremely tiring.

Day 3: Year 10 EOTC Trip to Lijiang

Wednesday, 26th March 2009

Today was a very tiring day. We all woke up very early awaiting a great time of hiking. The extremely tiring hike was bound to last for two days. It was very challenging, but everyone made it in the end. The hike was 18km and on Wednesday, we walked 10km, mostly up hill and on Thursday, we walked the remaining 8km, mostly down hill. The hike was a test of perserverance and will power. The steps were very steep and many a times I felt like giving up, especially because of the scorching sun. With the help of water and some apples, I managed to press on. We hiked for basically the whole day. From around 10am till 6pm. Halfway through the hike, we went to a Naxi family's house for lunch and it was good food that helped us walked the remaining distances. As evening faded, we were all relived and glad to arrive at our destination - which was a hotel in the middle of the mountain for us to retire for the night. It was so refreshing for all of us to take a shower and have a local and traditional dinner, cooked by the farmers in their place. A bonfire was a spectacular way to end the night. The locals taught us to dance their types of moves and all of us had lots of fun. The scenery at the hotel was great - and all students had a great time there. It is probably an experience that we will hardly get ever again.

Day 4: Year 10 EOTC Trip to Lijiang

Thursday, 26th March 2009

Today was a very tiring day for me. We woke up at 7am and then proceeded down for breakfast. Straight after, we trekked to the Halfway Guesthouse. Up till this point, it was very slow and steady. The roads/trails were mainly flat and we rested at our destination with pride. When we started leaving for the next destination, once again, the scorching sun came up and this made it harder for all of us to walk, especially as the roads were downhill and very steep. I was completely worn out by the time we arrived for lunch and therefore, I had to sleep for three hours during the journey back to the hotel. I was refreshed after a shower at our usual hotel and thereafter went with Kenneth, Jamie and Kana for shopping and once again, bought souveniers. Following that was a great western meal that everyone was craving for. It was our last dinner as a group, and the food was great. After that we went to the Internet Bar, where all students were supposed to type up their journals so here am I. I guess I will log in Friday's adventure over the weekend.

Day 5: Year 10 EOTC Trip to Lijiang

Thursday, 26th March 2009

I can’t believe how fast the week has gone by. Once again, another great week of spending time with classmates on this trip has been absolutely memorable. I’m sure everyone had a lot of fun and took away many experiences from the trip. Lijiang has a tremendously beautiful scenery as well as a wonderful bunch of people. I will definitely miss this place.

Today we went cycling along the city of Lijiang. While doing that, we were all able to witness the breathtaking scenery of the city. From the mountains to the cities, and not forgetting the weather and clean air, every tiny bit of Lijiang impressed all of us. After that we went to the Baisha, where we learnt about the history of the village. After lunch, we went to the airport and waited for three hours, where I got to spend more time and build stronger friendships with most friends. I was worn-out by the time I reached Shanghai, and fell onto my bed the moment I got home.

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