So this is it. I finally arrive at Shanghai, one of China's proudest cities and a place where I will call home for four months to come. Here, I will be one of the volunteers for the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, to be held in Oct 2nd, among many experts and staff from different parts of China.
People around me were all surprised by my decision, and frankly so was I. I've never thought I'd be involved in such a big production. Even after I've signed up for it, I couldn't quite believe all of it and I was sort of waiting to see if it would happen. But here I am now, for real.
My first significant impression of Shanghai is not very flattering. It is sweltering hot. The city is shrouded in mist and the heat rises out of the ground. All this time, I feel like being inside a steamer and slowly cooked.
Apart from the weather, the first day wasn't a bad start. I've spent the morning getting myself settled at the office and greeting everyone. In the afternoon, I helped the athletes parade director Steve to a little venue tour and did a bit of translation for him.
Frankly, it wasn't the most productive day.
2 comments:
come on, bring us some more news....dont be lazy
It's not lazy but busy, my dear!
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