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Woke up 0515am in the morning, showered and washed up, all ready to go. My baggage was not that big or bulky so it just went fine. Arrived at the airport at around 0650, a little late though however was still in time. Punctuality should always be practiced at all times so as not to delay the whole crowd waiting for just one person. It is at least better to be early than to be late. Therefore, we should make it a habit to be punctual at all times. This is my first learning point this morning.
Took off at about 0850 local time and overall the flight was smooth and peaceful. Unfortuntely, we had a little issue here. Pei Si accidentally lost her mobile phone. Here, there is also another learning point to take note. When travelling, be sure to have all personal belongings properly kept and be sure that it is in a safe place. The world is so big, who knows where to start finding when you loose something. So what I have known, when travelling, do remember to guard your belongings properly.
Safely landed at around 1850 local time and waited a long long time before we could clear the immigration. This puts our paitience to a test. We have to wait paitiently for our turn before being released. This is a process everybody has to go through when you travel overseas. Therefore, we have to be patient and wait for our turn before acheiving what you want.
I have also noticed when we were queuing up to clear the customs, most of us started taking off their winter jackets. We were told to put it on before we get out to the baggage claim so that we would not look flustered. Indeed this is true. The advice from our teachers, we should all take it into consideration. How hot can it be? If we learn how to bear with it for a little while, this shows that you are fit and "well trained" to go overseas. Another lesson to take into consideration.
Departed from the airport at 1830, and headed on the express way ( guo men di yi lu 1992-1993 built to welcome guest for the 2008 Beijing Olympics) There was a little welcome ceromony for us when we arrived at Beijing 54 Middle School at 1850. Such warm welcomes from our friends and teachers from Beijing 54 Middle School left us all excited and all filled with anticipation. This kind of welcome is really hard to get these days. So therefore, we should treasure the days we have together and spend it fruitfully.
With the details of today's lessons learnt and happenings, I send my regards to my friends in Singapore!
This is a piece of reflection i had to do. I was too lazy to write it in hand, so i decided to type it out hehehe... Anyway, here are some information about Beijing. I took down some notes when the tour guild gave us a short introduction of Beijing. Hope I got it all right.
Beijing has 853 years of history.
Our objective of coming here is to look back 500 years from now and now till the future. Lesson time!!! (gu du vs xian dai)
6 chao zi dong
6 main places of intrests in Beijing which includes Great Wall, Summer Palace deng deng.
Food Speaciality: Pekking Duck
How BIG is Beijing: 1 wan 86_ _ sq metres
Beijing is in a form of square. ( dong, nan, xi, bei)
National Flower: Mu Dan Flower (fu gui zhi hua)
Beijing mascots ( why there are 5?) It represents the 5 elements on earth. ( Jing, Mu, Shui, Huo, Tu) The colours are all stated in the Beijing Olympic Mascots. ( It is a fengshui tradition)
Chairman Mao once said: Bu Deng Chang Chen Fei Hao Han
China's Emperor's favourite number: 9
The 2008 Beijing Olympics will commence on 8th of August 2008, 20:08(8:08pm) (8 represents FA!)
China's 4 main capital city:
Beijing
Tian Jing
Shanghai
Chong Qing
No building in beijing should be built higher than Gu Gong if not it will be against the law and the charge will be chopping off of the head.
Now we are in the Chao Yang Qu of Beijing. ( It's a fast moving place)
For a city to be glorious, there should be many bridges (way of transport) (Did you know that China has the most number of bridges in the world? Now you know)
September - October : nice time to come to Beijing as this is the best season. Worldwide meetings are carried out in this season as the weather is cool and fine. Also known as the harvest season as crops are ready to be harvested.
November onwards : Temperatures can reach down to -22 degrees. Chilly winter.