Day 26 - 28 - 3 days in 3 gorges dam!

For the past few days, I had my last trip in Wuhan to 3 Gorges Dam which really has a gorgeous environment, full of greenery! This trip also marked that our OIP trip is ending with only 1 week left! I know that I repeated this line almost every week but I feel that time flies! I can still remember day 1 when my parents sent me off to Wuhan! And now, I am left with 1 more week before I can see them again! There is one particular question asked by Mr Lee that made me ponder on: Do you feel home when you came back to hostel? After the 3 days trip in 3 Gorges Dam, I must admit that that the hostel feel like my 'home' in China to me! I can still remember day 1 when most people, including me, kept complaining about the place being dirty. However, after staying in the cruise and other hotels, I feel that this hostel is actually one of the best place and the standard may be equivalent to some 4 or 5 star hotels! The cleaners here came everyday without fail to clean up the room and made our bed for us! Unlike the 4 star cruise, the hot water here is always present for us to bath at any point of time! Moreover, during my stay in the cruise, I kept thinking of going home, not to Singapore but back to the hostel. I know that there is only 1 more week before we left but I will definitely cherish this week and the last week with some of my friends who will be going CLT next year! To those who will be going CLT, I wish them all the best in their future studies!

On the first day of 3 Gorges Dam trip, it was a long and tiring journey to the cruise. Though we set off in the noon, we only manage to reach the cruise around 8pm to 9pm! The whole day was spent traveling in the bus! Fortunately, no one complain about motion sickness and the journey was pretty smooth! There is one thing that I made a mistake during this trip. As the few previous hotels we went provide toiletries, I assumed that this 4 star cruise will too provide since it is 4 star and our lecturer assured us that they will have it. However, this time, it was different. The standard of 4 star cruise in China is much different from the international 4 star cruise. This cruise actually do not provide toiletries! I started to panic for I did not bring any stuff! I regret for assuming and not keeping to the always be prepared principle that I stick with! Fortunately, we are given time to purchase toiletries before we board the ship but I wasted those hard earned money my parents earned. Although it may not be alot but to me it is precious money that my parents earned through sweat, tears and even blood. This is a lesson learnt for me to not assume things but to confirm it. One phrase that my senior usually use: 'You think, who confirm?' Hence, I believed that I should no longer assume things but to confirm it before I take any further action.
The cruise we took!

In the cruise!



On day 2, we arrived at 2 places in the morning, Shen Nu Xia and Xia Shan Xia. As both trips require payment, we decided to stay on the cruise since we had limited amount of 'resources' left and we had to revise for our common test! In the noon, we went for a free trip provided by the cruise to Bai Di Chen! That island has many structures of different wise people from the past that used their wisdom to help the country like Zhuge Liang. We are given time to explore the island until 6pm. On our way back, there is kid that kept pestering my friend to purchase some items. That child has a pitiful and innocent look on his face while begging my friend to purchase his item. One of my friend could not take it anymore and he and I decided to share cost in purchasing his stuff. Although I heard that he gave a smirk after receiving the money, I did not feel scammed as a phrase came into my mind, 'a blessing to blessed others.' 'And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written, “He has distributed freely, he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever.” He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.' 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 Living in Singapore is a blessing for me to have everything provided for me. Thus, since God has provided me with sufficiency in all things at all times, he also wanted me to bless others who are in need. On our way to the cruise, we also saw many different shops selling different kinds of food like fried crab! Such food cannot be found in Singapore hence to me it is a must to try!
View outside cruise!

Crabs and Prawns!

Bai Di Chen!

And Mr Lee Fierce Expression Taken There!! First Time Seeing it!


In the night, we went for star gazing at the deck. Under the beautiful night sky, we get to see the spectacular view of the stars and the vibrant city! Moreover, we get to enjoy the cool breeze on the deck and immersing ourselves into the peacefulness and quietness of the night. This is really a place that everyone long for as we get to enjoy the peacefulness of the place instead of the stressful Singapore lifestyle!
The amazing night view we had!


Day 3 was another visit to the next island! This time, we are required to climb the mountain! Although it was a short trip, it was worthwhile to see things like cave and coffins that hang on the cliff! This is unique to me as Singapore do not have such method that hang coffin on cliff instead of burying it!


The adventure to the 3 Gorges Dam mark the end of the forth week! 1 more week to go and we will all be back in Singapore! Throughout the 4 weeks, it may be tiring for many of us but the experiences of studying and living in another country is something that not many people can afford and have it!