Wind Ensemble in China

Well it is officially my last day in Guangzhou (guan-joe) and I have mixed feelings. I loved it here...everything was so beautiful and the people were so welcoming. All the concerts were like nothing I've ever, or will ever experiance again, and I can honestly say that I will never complain about our stage lights making me hot while I play ever again. The culture is beyond incredible and their history here is like no other. On the other hand, Guangzhou's food hasn't quite agreed with my digestive system, I've sweat out more than I've been able to intake, and it frustrates me that I can't communicate with people I meet. So many feelings tonight.

Actually, I guess tonight isn't entirely my last night since I'll be in Hong Kong until Friday...but from everything that I hear, mainland China is very different from Hong Kong. And our tour is officially over today. So although I wont be getting on a plain tomorrow, I'm saying goodbye to the only people who get the jokes, have literally climbed the great wall of China, and in general experianced all that I can't describe. So I'm very sad to be leaving. But I have to admit that I'm getting more and more ready to go home. Well, in 2 1/2 hrs we'll be getting ready to get on a boat and go over to Hong Kong to say our goodbyes. I suppose I should be getting ready to leave.