This morning our breakfast included mian bao (Chinese bread), small cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced ham that we wrapped in lettuce. I enjoyed my java fix while Isadora had a cup of sweet milk.
We arrived at school around 8:15 expecting to have a signing ceremony celebrating the newly formed sister school relationship between Cleveland High School and Suzhou High School. Pam Joyner (VP at Cleveland) worked diligently on her speech as students waited to translate and then practice. While this was happening, Kelvin was interviewed by tw
o school journalists.
o school journalists. After gathering all the troups from various shops around the school we walked to Suzhou High School. We were greeted by the staff and sent directly upstairs to meet with the principal and our high school partners. Just like our Welcome ceremony at LiDa, schedules did not allow us to have an official event. Kojo and Pam Joyner met privately with the school dignitaries to sign documents and have some discussion. Our students had worked hard on various speeches and unfortunately their work was for naught.
Suzhou High School has a history of over 1000 years with ancient statues and stone tablets throughout the grounds. With 3000 students is more resembles a college campus than a high school.
While the students were taken around town by their partners we visited the Master of the Nets Garden with our high school guides then had a fantastic lunch with the school administrators. We could barely get up from our chairs after many delicious dishes. Still full from lunch we were treated to a most magnificent banquet just a few hours later.
Tomorrow is our final day in Suzhou and I know there will be many tears.
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