August 2010
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We've Arrived In Pittsburgh
Aug. 18: Waiting on our luggage.
We Are Back In The States
Aug. 18: After spending a day with our hosts, the team’s China Airlines flight left Taiwan at 11 p.m. for a 10+ hour flight to San Francisco. The flight to Cincinatti leaves California at 11:30 p.m. (2:30 a.m. Edinboro time) and then we fly to the Pittsburgh Airport. Some players will be meeting familly members in Pittsburgh and will return to their homes until the start of classes.
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Last Day in Taiwan
Aug. 16: After another busy day, including a night boat ride on the Love River, the team is packing and preparing to leave Taiwan on Aug. 17.
Before the 11 p.m. (11 a.m. Edinboro) flight, the team will tour Kaohsiung, have a final dinner with our hosts from Taiwan Shou Fu University, and take the High Speed Railway back to Taipei.
The last few days have been especially rewarding, as the team has...
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Anonymous asked: What are some of the less obvious differences besides lanuage and food between the two cultures?
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We Have Arrived In Jia yi
Our hosts are taking us to Tainan for lunch.
Aug. 15: Leaving Taipei Today
Today the team leaves Taipei via the High Speed Railway (HSR) to Jai yi, in Southern Taiwan. They are going from one end of Taiwan to the other and it will take just over an hour. Our hosts at Taiwan Shou Fu University will meet us at the station and hold a lunch in our honor. The team will then be treated to a Chinese Cooking Class at the university followed by a tour of Tainan City and a trip to...
Anonymous asked: just want to thank Doctor Brown and everyone involed for making this trip of a lifetime for my daughter. GOD BLESS YOU
Anonymous asked: The food looks great and I'm sure the cuisine is a big part of the trip, but could you please post more information about the games?
Saturday's Schedule
Tomorrow (Aug. 14) will be another busy day. The team will travel to the Yi-lan Cultural Arts Center, tour the campus of Fo-Guang University, play a game against the university’s women’s basketball team, and then visit the Luo-dong Night Market.
National Palace Museum
Wan an (Good evening). The team was able to spend several hours at the National Museum this afternoon and now we are headed to the famous Grand Hotel for pictures.
Zao an. Ni hao ma?
Aug. 13: Good morning. How are you?
After three days of games the team was able to sleep in just a bit this morning in order to rest for tomorrow’s big game against Fo-Guang University. Following lunch today, the group will travel to the National Palace Museum, the Grand Hotel and visit the Electronic Market Street.
They are doing a great job serving as University ambassadors (and...