Last weekend we all participated in a team retreat, which proved to be an amazing experience (despite having to pull ourselves out of bed early on a Saturday morning). For a few hours we discussed packing and practiced our lesson plans, then piled into our cars and headed to a park to enjoy some pizza. Finally, it was time for what we had been waiting for-- we drove to St. Peter's Village in Downingtown and prepared for our challenge. Each teaching team was given a long piece of rope and we all had to tie ourselves-- yes, that's right-- together in a row. When we were told we were going creek stomping, many of us envisioned walking through a shallow little brook. However, if any of you have ever been to St. Peter's, you know that this hardly the case. This creek was filled with rushing water and boulders taller than many of us, and for the next several hours we enjoyed the beautiful scenery while attempting to make our way downstream through this natural obstacle course. Most of us walked away with a couple bumps or bruises, and even more of us walked away dripping wet-- but I still say it was one of the most unique experiences of my life. That day we learned new things about our teammates-- and ourselves-- and I believe formed a trust and a unity that will make this China trip even more special.
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