China II: Ningbo!: Year 2 in Ningbo!

Well, I'm back in Ningbo, settled back into the same apartment, and already working. Our first day of class is Monday and we are still moving into a new wing of the school. Things are crazy and there are like 4 million things to do. But its all good. I'm looking forward to this coming year. We are going from 72 students and 5 American teachers last year to 181 students and 11 American teachers. I'm still feeling everyone out, but right now it seems like we will be a good team. I am only teaching 4 classes and I am also taking on the role of Curriculum Coordinator. I have a meeting in an hour to decide what that means exactly. Basically things are crazy, but good.

Summer is over, and that's sad. I had the best summer ever! Clay and I went to Ireland, Iceland, Oregon, Indiana, and I went to South Africa. I'll give you a brief summary of everything and then put some pictures up. There are loads of pictures on facebook, so if you want to see more, you can.

Ireland:
People- Katie, Clay, Sophia, Richard, Etaoin, Emma, Roger
Places-Dublin, Dingle, Galloway, Belfast
Thoughts-Awesome. Beautiful. Expensive. Worth it.

Iceland:
People-Katie, Clay, Sophia, Richard
Places-Reykjavik and the Golden Circle
Thoughts- Nice in the summer, but dark winters would make me crazy. Really expensive. Would go back.

Oregon:
People-Katie, Clay, Clay's Dad
Places-Portland, the whole Coast
Thoughts-Lots of hiking, dry summer, beautiful

Indiana:
People-Katie, Clay, Mom, Dad, Ethan, Cheney, Travis, Grandmom, Granddad, GrandpaBob, pretty much everyone else I know
Places-the farm, Westminster, downtown Lafayette, State Fair
Thoughts- I love being home and I hate leaving home. It was great to see everyone and I have not being closer.

South Africa:
People-Katie and Jess
Places-Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Aquila Game Reserve
Thoughts-Really cool city, did lots of walking, hiking, and learning. Cheap.

It was a great summer. I loved it. Back to real life I guess. Some pictures: