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turns to me and says she is lost. Russie
and I look at each other and
immediately offer her some help.
Sobbing, the girl agrees. She holds
Russie´s hand gently and we all go to
the nearest police officer who promises
to find her parents.
Relieved, we continue our exploration.
Soon I feel my tummy rumbling. I
wonder if it is because of the delicious
smell coming from the nearest stall.
Russie looks at me as if she has read my
mind and we decide to get something to
eat. Easier said than done. It turns out
they sell many different types of
dumplings. I suggest to Russie that we
buy some pork dumplings to boost our
energy levels.
my teacher decides not to tell Mr Lee
about her job so that he does not feel
intimidated by his mistakes.
Soon I realise that our new
acquaintance is quite knowledgeable
After getting our tasty treat, we find a and feels very passionate about the
bench and sit down to enjoy our lunch Chinese wall so I ask him if he knows an
and admire the stunning views. Soon a interesting story to share with us.
middle-aged man joins us. He says he Believe it or not, Mr Lee says his great-
has heard us speak English so he wants great-great grandfather was one of the
to practise his speaking skills with us. heroic builders of the wall. With tears in
Mr Lee, as he introduces himself, his eyes, the man tells us a moving
explains he has just started learning the legend about one of the fortresses that
language and seems fascinated to had been passed on in his family from
speak with us. He asks Russie many generation to generation.
questions about her culture. Of course,
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