Learning history, overcoming fears during a school trip
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WHEN we first arrived in Xiamen, my first thoughts were that it was very similar to Shanghai, except it had more farm lands and it seemed to be a very hard working place.
On the first day we went hiking up the mountain for three hours, then picked tea at a tea farm and ended our day with a bonfire telling stories and performing skits. We even slept in a Tulou (traditional home in the Hakka village) house!
The next day we went on a Tulou tour and scavenger hunting. The tour told us about Chinese history and everything about the Tulou. It taught us the building’s purpose, history, Tulou residents and how they defended it. To me it was interesting because I really enjoy history and I was very eager to learn something about Xiamen’s greatness.
On the last day we climbed the Via Ferrata. I learned about the safety rules of having a harness on and how to put it. Via Ferrata had a breathtaking view once you climbed all the way up.
During the trip we had lots of fun but we also had challenges. The most challenging activity was hiking. I did not experience anything close to a hike in my everyday life. Also, I had short legs, which made it hard to climb. But I overcame the challenges by conversing with my friends so that the fatigue feeling wouldn’t bother me. I kept an energetic mood during the hike so it was easier.
I also got out of my comfort zone so I would be able to enjoy the new things and try something new. At the tea-planting activity we had to pick tea leaves and drink different types of tea. I never drank tea so I did not know how it would taste. I still tried the tea and really liked it. I thought the taste was very unique.
On our last day in Xiamen, we set goals and reflected on our trip.
We talked about overcoming our fears, importance of teamwork and what we enjoyed most about our trip.
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