Nanning

It is more difficult to blog here in China. For some reason I’m unable to post or even read my blogs so I’ve been sending my postings through Skype to Petra.

I arrived in Nanning very early yesterday morning, around 1:30 am. After a good rest, I met several international agents who work for Sarah a young single mother. In her office were two HDCH posters. These posters were made from pictures Mr. Meester had sent on ahead of my trip. They look quite good.

Last evening, I met with a grade nine student and her parents along with Alice and Sarah. We enjoyed a very tasty meal where I ate snake, (second time in my life), cooked in a very spicy sauce. The food here is very interesting. (See picture of BBQ pigeon.) Although I was the first foreigner she had ever talked to, this grade nine student spoke excellent English. After seeing the video clips done by Jenn and Beth, and the photo story done by Heather, they decided HDCH is their first choice for a Canadian education. Before our presentation they were going to enroll in a school in BC.


The city of Nanning is much more relaxed and welcoming than Shenzhen. Although its population is huge — currently about 2 million, it is a comfortable city to walk around in. That is until you learn how to cross the street without getting hit by a bicycle, scooter, or car. The secret to safely crossing is not to make eye contact and just walk. This city has a wonderful rhythm.

I am beginning to understand what it means for our international student to come to study in Canada. Everything is new and different. Even simple things such as turning on lights and crossing streets can be a challenge. Sometimes I feel like a little child learning everything for the first time. Yet, there are also many similarities — some good and some not so good. As I see people who are created in God’s image, I see hope but also many lost people in need of Christ’s salvation. If moved, please pray for this country. Thanks.


Hi to everyone back at HDCH. I trust the staff and students had a good March Break. For those who are interested, here is my itinerary for the remainder of the trip. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Nanning March 22 - 24
Visiting Nanning No. 3 Middle School, training staff and meeting students and parents

ChongQing March 25 and 26
Training staff and meeting potential clients in ChonQing office
Evening flight to Kunming

Kunming Mach 27
Morning Presentation for office of International Co-operation &
Exchange Yunnan University from 14:00 - 17:00

GuiYang Mach 28 and 29
Morning Presentation for GuiZhou No. 1 Middle School from 14:00 – 16:00

Shanghai March 30 - April 1
Meet with Grade 9 nine students and parents to promote Cultural Exchange for fall of 2010