SUNDAY
After the meeting we all went out to dinner at the Dong-Bei restaurant, which serves northeastern China (aka Manchurian) food. This restaurant is just a stone's throw from the gate to our apartment complex, so we frequent it often to eat-in or take out. Last night's dinner was especially good and cost only 18 RMB (Chinese currency) per person -- I believe that's $2.60 USD.
As you can see, Titus is really getting to know the servers. When we go into eat, he gets passed from one delighted server to another...and I have no idea where he is for ten minutes or so. He doesn't cry when he's with them! I'm excited about the formation of friendships at this restaurant, all thanks to Titus.
WHAT'S GOING ON
Much of our time in the past week has been spent cleaning the filthy house and making it home (getting hot water, gas, bedding, pots, food, cleaning supplies, baby stuff, shower curtain, etc.). Our teammates gave us a basic orientation of important locations in the city -- the university, language tutoring center, police station, coffee shop, hospital, bus stop, supermarkets, food shops, and bank. We did some cultural training with our team leader, Bitsy.
This week will hold team-building and some additional training. Drew needs to have some medical exam, assessment test, and other paperwork done before beginning university courses next week. Titus and I need to have our visas changed. So that's what's going on.
I am getting anxious about meeting those with whom we will have intentional relationships: our teachers, tutors and classmates.
We appreciate your responses -- it's great to hear from you! And we love you!
- Rachel
Great pictures! :) It's so good to read about what you guys are up to, even though it seems sooooo far from here! I'm glad you're meeting so many womderful people, especially brothers and sisters. Charles and I continue to lift you up.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read about Titus babbling and speaking in Chinese! By the way, do you guys have a mailing address?
Lots of luv,
Amber