This afternoon Ben, Gracia, Jo and I traveled by train to the southern tip of Hualien county to a small town called Fuli. This is where we'll be spending two weeks teaching English camps. Last summer was the first time for an English camp in this area and they asked for us to come back again during winter vacation.
We were greeted at the train station by the school's director and got into our vehicle of transportation for the next two weeks - a small Taiwanese pick-up truck! Thankfully we have warmer weather than last week or we would have all been icicles by the time we arrived at the school! As it was, the ride was very nice. I love driving through the country side in the open.
It took about fifteen minutes to get to the school where we were met in the courtyard by the eight TAs we will be working with for the next two weeks. We unloaded our luggage, had a tour of the school, and settled into our dormitory. The rest of the afternoon was spent going over the camp schedule and making sure we had all the last minute details ironed out. I think it'll be a great two weeks!
At six o'clock all thirteen of us piled into the pick-up and drove to a small Chinese restaraunt for dinner. The food was wonderful and we were able to spend the time getting better aquainted. We made a quick stop at the grocery store to pick up some food for breakfast and then came back here to the school.
As I write, everyone has gathered in the library to finish up projects and plans for the camp like making posters for the songs, writing up worksheets, and choosing some "rainy day" activities. It's great to hear a mixture of English and Chinese with plenty of laughter mixed throughout!
We have many great opportunities in the next two weeks to share Christ's love with those around us! Please pray that we would keep our eyes on Jesus and that He would receive the honor and glory for the good that is accomplished.
Katrina Nisly writing from Fuli, Taiwan
