Traveling with new friends

I am traveling with five watercolorists today, but none speak English
much, so it is an interesting ride. After the flight landed in
Nanchang we procured a minivan and are driving two hours to Jiujang,
then up to Lu Mountain. The minivan has been alive with conversation
the whole way, but none of it in English. It feels a little odd being
part of this group but excluded from conversation. I am a stranger in
a strange land and am constantly made aware of minority status. My
hosts are good people and we have a common language in watercolor.
Can't wait for a translator!

cheers,

Paul (traveling in China)