A bowl before history was written

We explored a museum on one of our trips and were able to experience artifacts from China's vast history. Some of the objects were 200 to 300 hundred years old. We then entered a section of the museum that held artifacts that were over 1000 years old. Passing one area, Mr. Gao stated that the bowl on display was 5000 years old. I was pretty impressed due to American history traces back a little over 200 years, that of course is not inclusive of the Native Americans historical contribution to our history. The next artifact was a bowl that was dated 8000 years old. My level of impressedness (if this could be a word) shot through the roof. Like a good tourist, I grab a photo opp and cannot wait to share it with those at home. The final bowl in the museum looked like an enormous clam shell. Mr. Gao shared that this bowl dates back to before Chinese history was written. That was absolutely amazing. To be in the same room as something that has been around that long is pretty humbling.

My eyes are wide open to the opportunities that this Language Exchange Program can grant our students. I am so incredibly thankful to be a part of this trip and in the company of such incredible young people.