Well, yesterday was one for the ages! Laurie and I and the boys went to our school for the first time for orientation. I still cannot believe who nice the school is!!! The facilities are better than I could have ever imagined! I definately am going to work on getting pictures up and running and get some on here.
My classroom has one wall that is nearly all windows. And out those windows is a great view of the mountains. Plus, the room is loaded with supplies and resources.... And the support here seems like it is going to be amazing as well. So many people who are willing to lend a hand and try to get us situated as soon as possible... In fact, Jim and Karen (staff here at the International School of Beijing (ISB), have coordinated these first few days. They have been here 9 years and seem to have hook up's all over the place. Whatever we need, they either get it, or have someone get it for them.... Awesome people who love to help out....
Then, after work yesterday, Laurie and I took off for the Olympics.. Laurie went to see the US play China in baseball. I joined a group of 5 other guys and went to see the US women beat Japan 4-2. Although I am not a soccer guy, I had a great time! The atmosphere there is hard to match. 50 thousand fans who are chanting, screaming, and trying out a new phenomenon called "the wave."
The guy who coordinated this night is a fellow staffer from ISB named Michael. He is a tall red-headed Australian who has become the resident expert in regards to the Olympics. As of last night, he'd been to 20 events. About every 10 minutes during the match, he'd stand up and begin some sort of chant that got our section of over a thousand people yelling, screaming, clapping, and taking pictures of us.... Crazy...
After the match, we went to a watering hole that a few of the "veterans" at ISB frequent. I had to go in order to find my way back home... :) So, we're in this Danish establishment enjoying a pint and we soon realize that a gentleman behind us, who is being mobbed by people dressed and painted in red, is wearing a gold medal. Before you know it, we have him over with us and are taking pictures of him and congratulating him... Apparently he won it in rowing....
So, the adventure continues here in China.....
Until next time....
11 comments:
Sounds like a great time. Get that camera out!
Paint your chest, put your back hair in corn rows and get out to the Gold medal match of Bocce ball.
Glad to hear things are going well. Keep updating the blog and get yourself one of those roasted scorpions for lunch tomorrow!!!!!
Can't wait to see some pictures of your home, school and the boys.
Glad you made it safely! I'll be checking in on your blog for updates. Can't wait to see pics of the new digs. Take Care! - Nicole
I'm so excited for you guys and glad to hear things are going well. I look forward to hearing more about your new life and seeing pictures too!
Hey. I am so happy for you guys! What an experience!
Sounds like you have your very own stair stepper.
Did Laurie rush the mound after the 6 bean balls? Glad to hear the Beijingese have been more hospitible to the DuBois's than the US baseball team. Keep the updates coming, and post some pics!
Post those pics...it's great to read your blog and check out your experiences. Have you had any Chinese whiskey yet? I think it's called Socki...something like that. Hey...Keep us posted.
Are you playing some ping pong?
I will give you $5 if you streak down the "Wall"...How's the beer?
It sounds like u guys are livin' the DREAM...Have fun & keep in touch.
What a great experience! You guys are over there at the right time. I love your blog page - keep it going! Still no change with the new neighbors.
this blog is an awesome idea! can't wait to see pictures and monti, didn't riley tell you he's letting me wax his back when they come home in december?!? ha ha:) later-heidi
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