GGS: Day 3

Day 3

Today we had our first language class. It was quite intense, 3 hours solid mandarin is hard work!

But it wasn’t only lessons that were hard work: we had two hours of martial arts tuition today. It was surprisingly tricky! Much giggling, falling down and awkward stretching took place by all. Trying to work out which leg went where was the real challenge! Even copying the non-english speaking instructor was difficult.

Then in the evening we went to an acrobatic show. It was amazing! The line-up included an extremely flexible lady; a guy in a leotard juggling 8 balls; boys doing front flips through hoops; 12 girls on one bicycle and men climbing up poles as if they were monkeys!

Afterwards, our group of ten went out for an explore around about the shopping centre and down a lamp lit walkway (it was a more well-off area of Beijing). We also had a drink in a little café. It was very nice. What’s more on the way back it started to rain!!!! We thought we had got away from the wet weather!!!!

All in all, the day was quite tiring but very enjoyable.

Night,

Ailithx

All photos in album GGS China Day 3 on right side. Here are a few:

Chinese class