Leapin’ lizards, is anyone feeding those kids from Loudi, China?

The 18 visiting students, their English teacher and their school’s vice-principal were guests at this morning’s breakfast meeting of the Eden Prairie (A.M.) Rotary Club, and I’ve never seen plates heaped so high with rolls, fruit, eggs, potatoes, sausage and bacon. Rotary emblem

And what a great bunch of kids they are! Each student stood and talked briefly about his or her experiences in Eden Prairie. Their English was impressive.

More than one of them noted that student visits of this type can be a bridge between two very different countries and cultures. That’s spot-on!

And, most of them also talked about being impressed by the Eden Prairie “environment” – the green grass, trees, flowers and lakes. And the rabbits. Lots of rabbits.

If you have visited with or hosted any members of the student delegation from Loudi during their two-week stay, please offer a comment or story about your experience.

(Rotary Rooter focuses on the activities of the Eden Prairie A.M. Rotary Club, which meets at 7:30 a.m. Tuesdays at the Biaggi's restaurant at Eden Prairie Shopping Center. Guests are welcome. You can learn more about the club by visiting www.epamrotary.)