Back to Guiyang

From Beijing, we boarded a flight back to Guiyang to pick up our larger luggage and say a proper good-bye to our cooperating teachers, Principal Wang, Headmistress, Mrs. Li, and the friends we made during our time in Guiyang.

Last Day at Guiyang No. 4 Experimental Primary School


Last night in Guiyang

The students at No. 4 were not aware that we would be back for a day.  Lizzy and I sat on the playground and waited for recess to begin.  You should have seen the students' faces when they realized we were there.  They ran full-speed and gave us hugs and had us sign more autographs, of course!
3rd Grade Pile-up!
During our final days in Guiyang, we were treated to a good-bye lunch from our friends Jen and John and a good-bye dinner hosted by a friend we met through Professor Li.  The days flew by and were bittersweet.

Farewell Lunch with Jen and John

I left with the hope that one day I'll receive word that one of former students or friends will be visiting or studying in the U.S.!

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