6/22/10

After a much needed full night’s sleep, we woke up ready for the day. After a breakfast that included fresh fruit from the fruit stand down the street, we headed to Guandu Nature Park. We were introduced to more of their staff members and then taken around the park. They took us to the constructed wetland, where we geared up into the ‘frog suits.’ We then went off path, into the depths of the wetland and rice fields. This incredible adventure concluded with some chest deep water and water buffalos.

We were treated to a lunch prepared by the restaurant at the nature center which included rice, chicken, cabbage, soup, and other deliciousness. Our afternoon was spent preparing and planning for the summer camp programs. As representatives of Islandwood, we are in charge of planning the activities for an English language summer camp program that will be happening next week. We will be working with the staff and volunteers to adapt our activities to the Guandu Nature Park’s program. This exciting process allowed us to brainstorm with each other and their staff on how to accomplish this challenging task. In the last few days everyone that we have met has been incredibly welcoming and incredibly kind to us. We are excited to working with everyone in making this program as successful as possible.