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<\/a><\/p>\nRather than flying across the Pacific, our plane flew north over Russia and the North Pole, and then south over Canada, to New Jersey, where we were picked up for the trip home to Connecticut. Sometimes, incredible things happen. It is incredible that we met Olivia, and that she wanted us to see her schools in China. It’s amazing that we actually went to China, met lovely people, saw two Chinese preschools, introduced them to teaching and learning at Earthplace Preschool, and saw some of the world’s greatest wonders. I hope we opened a door to a long connection between Earthplace Preschool and Pleasant Preschools! Afterword<\/strong><\/p>\n Liang, the driver who had picked us up at the airport two weeks ago, would be driving us to the airport today. Julian and Eric woke up early to help us with our luggage, and to say good-bye. Liang took us out for breakfast. He ordered twelve dumplings, fried bread, chicken soup, and more. Even … Continue reading China, Day 22 \u2013 June 17, 2018<\/span> <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>A few weeks after we returned home, we received a message from Candy, a teacher in Langfang. She had made fold-up books with her class and wanted to show them to us! We were so deeply touched!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"