First Morning in Shanghai

This post was actually made on my tumblr account back when I didn't have a way to access normal internet, but now that I have some down time, I can go back and post and keep you all up to date on my latest doings abroad!

Good morning, everyone! So, I can’t seem to access facebook or my blogger account right now. However, on the good side of things, our tour escort (named Media) was able to finally unlock the door, so we can leave!

We’re in Shanghai, and all surprisingly well rested from our 20+ hours of traveling. Since the students are in exams right now, they placed us in a dorm away from the school and somewhere in the city. I love this first dorm we are staying in, but we need to move tonight, so we’re shipping out this morning bright and early! No, seriously, some of our kids were up at 6 am ready to go. Me? I was having a nightmare that my little sister Anna and friend Lauren were taking turns sharing the same existence and that we had to write Arabic on our Japanese recipes so that the government couldn’t track us in Greece. Sweet dreams, right?

Anyway, teaching English isn’t on the agenda just yet. We have a whole lot of orientation to get through before they let us near the kids. Media is taking some of the Witt kids to the bank, so the others are playing Uno. You know us Wittenbergers, we go hard or go home! 

Martin just commented that he’s not sure if it is the internet that isn’t loading things or if it is the internet that isn’t loading things. I’m sure that we’ll find a whole host of sites that aren’t allowed by the government, but hopefully this will stay open so that I can keep everyone updated. Take care! I’m off to journal and read until we are whisked off the school.