After that, we had our lunch and rest for our next activity which trust fall and rock climbing. Didn’t try to fall but was one of the one who is waiting people to fall on; was scared because I had try it before during OBS camp 3 years back. Up next was rock climbing, only two people manage to climb up. One is Rey and the other one is from MOT, Andy. Tried to climb up but fail to, as I do not have enough strength to climb up. I was stuck at one point; this is where most of the people were stuck. Struggle at that point, wanted to try my best to climb up but fail as most of my strength is drain out. Quite disappointed with my performance, as I manage to climb up during OBS.
After Outward Bound, we went back to rest for BBQ and presentation at night. Had a great time during BBQ. Interact with more china students. Student there are very friendly and helpful. They help us to cooked the food and prepare activities for us.
Next is the presentation; first time having presentation at night. Did not present well that day, probably because I was tired due to the3 activities before that; disappointed myself 2 times in one day. Everyone was tired that day.
9th,10th &11th April 2010
Do last minute shopping on these 3 days. Went to Guang gu bu xing jie on Thursday to check what to buy. After shopping we went back to our hostel for the farewell dinner. Before that, have some problem with the driver of a Mian Bao Che( bread car). We called the car and he was late, in addition, we were late for the dinner. So we decided to get whatever car we see. On our way back the driver from the other car call and say he had reach the destination but we were not there. He was unhappy after knowing that we had leave the place and insist to pay for the fuel. I was thinking if he makes the trip back he will be wasting more fuel why not wait for another passenger there to earn back the money. This is something that we as an outsider could not understand the situation and how they think because probably they have their own reasons.
After that we had the farewell dinner and later that night we played with fireworks. Overall had a enjoyable night.
On Saturday, went to Han Kou, lao shu jie to shop. Things sold there are much cheaper than in Guang Gu. Many china people warn us that they are a lot of pickpockets there, so I had to pay extra attention to my belongings. Luckily nothing happen to me.
On Sunday, in the morning , we went to the hostel of our China friend to bid our farewell. Our hostel is indeed better than theirs. We reluctantly leave their hostel. Went to Guang gu after that; Jia Lin went in to a shop and accidentally drops a mirror. She put back the mirror; a shopkeeper open a mirror that is broken and insists that it is broken because of Jia Lin. I was not there when jia lin drop the mirror, so I could not help to solve the problem. Jia lin said that the broken mirror it’s not the one that she had drop but the shopkeeper insist that she broke it. By seeing how angry Jia Lin was, I think that Jia Lin is telling the truth, but why the shopkeeper keep accusing Jia Lin was the one who broke it. First time encountering this situation, so I was quite speechless at that moment. The atmosphere was very tense at that time. After that situation we continue with our shopping.
After shopping, another problem arise. Eugene called a Bread car but the bread car was being called by the other group of students, so he called another car. The other driver said that he could not make it at that moment so he will ask another driver to call him. After a few moment, an uncle called and we thought is the friend of the second driver but it was the 1st driver’s husband. When we were on the bread car, the second driver’s friend called and said that he had reach the destination. Luckily he did not ask for compensate. From this incident, we can see that communication plays an important role. Misunderstanding can happen anytime; we need to be clear about the situation before deciding on something.
12th April 2010
The day that returns to our homeland. Have mixed feeling at that time. Wanted to go home but wanted to stay at the same time. Like what most of us had said, when we just started to adapt the life here we will be going home. True. Make quite a number of friends from other schools and also in china. Had great company for the past six weeks.
Remembering the first group of friends I had made. It was at the three gorges; it was pitch dark and we introduce ourselves in the darkness. Roughly know who they are. When we are at the dam, I was the only student from LSCT staying up late to watch the opening of the dam. Luckily, some of the friends that I had made were there and they keep me company.
Remembering the nights singing at the corridor with students from other schools and this is when we know each other better.
Also during the climb at Wudang Mountain, realized that someone had the same name as me. We support each other to continue climbing although we do not know each other well.
Friends are the only support when we are in a foreign country. Without them I may not enjoy the days in Wuhan and also may just pack my bags and go back without learning anythings.I had experience a lot of new things here. Initially, I did not even want to go Wuhan at allas China was not my ideal place fro holiday. Now I think I had make a right choice, coming here experience new things that other students might not get a chance to experience. Remembering shivering in the class due to the cold weather, remembering the flight of stairs that we need to climb before going to class. In Singapore, we just take lift up if our classrooms are higher than second floor.
Overall, I learn a lot of things during this trip. I learn to be strong and independent. Learn to persevere when I wanted to give up. Learn how to solve unexpected situations. Learn how to adapt to a new environment, a totally different environment. Learn how to communicate properly with the locals. Also, I had discover new things, knowing more about the Chinese culture, the students life in Wuhan.
To conclude, I will miss Wuhan, the food , the China friends that I had made and also the weather here and also I am lucky to be part of the OIP. Goodbye Wuhan!
Last post for Wuhan post.
-JiNx-
Hi my name is WEILI1st cry was on 30/6/1992
