Tuesday was physically challenging, yet we all made it through the activities. We started the day biking along rice paddies and farm fields. It didn't take very long before everyone was mastering their bikes through the country side. The mountains in the background were fantastic. After a picnic lunch, we…
Monday started off grey and overcast, yet by the end of the day it was clear and sunny. Our group headed off to learn the art of making traditional Chinese fans. Once they had practiced, students were given their own fan to paint. They were delighted with their results, and…
Sunday was a long day traveling, however the students did a fantastic job going through borders, with loading and unloading suitcases and following directions. Once students were given room assignments, and instructions for the next day's literary, I think many were ready for bed.
What a great day! After the long bus ride back to Kota Kinabalu, luck was in our favor! Sunshine!We took an exciting speed boat ride to Manatanai Island and had a picnic on the beach. Afterward, we all got to enjoy the balmy weather with swimming and snorkeling. Later on…
Despite the daily rain, we have pressed on. Before leaving Camp Bongkud, students were given a lesson in jungle survival skills. Each group got to practice setting up a hammock with mosquito net and rain cover. Our jungle guide showed us how to make utensils out of bamboo, and prepared…
We have finished another fun day in TaichungHere is another short update of what we did: After eating breakfast and loading the bus, 6 boys were missing. It turned out the 6 boys were still getting their beauty sleep. The girls' bus went ahead to the National Museum of Nature Science…
Greetings from Taichung!Today we had to get up early (a 6:30 AM wake up call) to travel to the Taichung area from Taipei. After having everyone eat breakfast and load the bus, we realized that we were missing two boys (their names shall remain nameless but they know who they…
MondayAfter a drive hrough the misty mountains of Borneo, we arrived at Camp Bongkud. Students were qquickly introduced to 'Camp Life'., and started nesting in their tents. Shortly after the rain started and we took refuge under the communal gazebo. After a hearty lunch students had a lesson in the…