“Traveling is a prime way to be rich in what matters. I just returned from eight days in Costa Rica, tired and happy from my first volunteer vacation.” Alison Wiley of Oregon just got back from a week of volunteering in Monteverde, Costa Rica with Global Volunteers. In her blog, she writes about giving and receiving […]
March 12, 2014 is the 36th Chinese National Arbor Day, or Tree Planting Day. The day commemorates the passing of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, China’s democratic revolution forerunner, who died on March 12, 1925. On this day, the whole country is encouraged to carry out tree-planting activities and support the construction of forestry. Country leaders, civil […]
March 5th marks the 51st anniversary of the death of Lei Feng. Lei Feng, a young Chinese soldier in the 1960s, is known for devoting his spare time and money to helping the needy. Lei died after being hit by a falling pole while helping a fellow soldier direct a truck on Aug. 15, 1962. […]
What does the digital number 3 look like? The teacher asked the children. “An ear!”they all shouted. As I walked by a school this morning, I heard the shouting from the students. Then a student’s loud voice reading a long article about the Ear Care Day and the knowledge of ear protection was broadcasted to […]
Message of the day: “The greatest commandment no matter whom one serves is to love one another.” – One night with the king It’s hard to believe that this is my last time writing in this journal about this incredible adventure that I have been on. I remember getting off the plane and wondering about […]
Message of the day: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less”. – C S Lewis Where do I begin other than to say time is going so fast and it’s hard to believe that this is our final week here. That thought is so sad to us – and well, […]
Message of the day “Every day God gives us the sun- and also one moment in which we have the ability to change everything.” – Phillip Cole Today was Romania’s National Love Day and the start of our second and final week of service. The sadness that this extraordinary adventure would soon come to an end […]
February 20, 2014, Kunming Yuantong Park opened its 15th Cheery Flower Festival. The beautiful cherry blossoms attracted thousands of visitors last weekend. Kunming is the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province. It’s known as the “spring city” for its mild weather throughout the year.
Message of the day The tongue is the strongest muscle in the human body. Use yours to lift someone up today. Terry Ann Armstrong It’s hard to believe that we are almost done with our first week here and it has been amazing thus far. These kids are well the only word to truly describe […]
Late start today Tamales slinging. By 10:20 Bus is bringing. Student groups Are pretty swinging. To be fair My lemons winging. With some work The words are stringing. Bus ride home Ideas are springing. Then shopping trip With jewelry blinging. It’s not real ‘cuz I’m sure stringing. Prices good and Cash is king-ing. Time to […]