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Back in the USA!!!!!!!! We landed at 4:40pm in Chicago . I could not fall asleep on the trip at all. I completed all but one evaluation of my administrators, watched three movies, read my book, and walked around and talked . The snow capped mountains over Juneau , Alaska were beautiful. I will blog some photos. The trip to China was very educational. This was not a vacation, but rather very educational in learning about the culture of China, the education system, the history of China, and finally making new friends and moving forward in a partnership to benefit students. We will be starting a club for students to exchange ideas, and have discussions with students from China. That is just one idea we will be exploring immediately. I want to thank the Berks Community Foundation for paying for the trip. The cost to Tulpehocken was less than 1,000 dollars, and since my arrival five years ago, it is the first time I ever went on a trip. I have never attended any National Conference and if I would have ... It would have been much more than 1000 and not nearly as enriching or educational. So a huge thanks goes to my board of directors for allowing me to attend this Heibi exchange. My plan is to edit my blog , followed by making a journal with my experience. I am so glad I blogged each and every moment of the trip, because upon my arrival to work on Monday, the crazy schedule for the end of the year begins. Usually for me as an administrator May is a blur. Anyone who would like more information or request photos etc. please contact me at ealbert@tulpehocken.org. A special thank you for those who followed my blog . I hope I was able to have you live the trip with me. My final thought.....was when I turned around after going through security and only being able to wave to my China friends. The tears flowed heavily and I shall always remember their faces. I know we will see each other again. Ed

Airport

Through customs, security and bags checked. No extra charge for my luggage, some paid 200.00 for over weight. Eating at Burger King. . Board in 30 minutes, leave at 3:55 my time... That is 3:55 eastern time for you all. Next blog Chicago. Ed

Prep

Some of us were Boy Scouts and always prepared.....others just did not get it. Joe playing the weight game.

My final breakfast view in china. This is from the ninth floor of my hotel. Four hours to departure to airport.

As you all can see sleeping is still a problem.... How was the blue and white game anybody?

Hey Lee and Mary, proof that I made it to the shop.