To China We Will Go...

Yesterday, I was able to ditch the crutches and walk. So, I am heading to China today with 24 middle school students and 3 other teachers. We are meeting at 2pm today to take an overnight train. In the mornings we will be doing service in a local elementary school, and in the afternoons treking around the county. Although I still won't be doing much trekking, I don't care, because I will be able to sit with a good book, cup of tea and take in the scenery. Erik is letting me bring the good camera because of this:

and this:

I don't know about you, but this is exactly what I imagine when I think about rural China. So I will be offline for a week, but will report back hopefully with good pictures and stories next weekend.