Sadly, just prior to my going on vacation, VIPKid made the following announcement: "Starting August 7, 2021, students in China will be unable to purchase new class packages with foreign VIPKid teachers outside of China." I did not teach on vacation and had a class earlier this morning that I enjoyed so much. I do not know what was factored into the Chinese government's decision to no longer allow outsiders to teach their students but I will miss having these interactions with all the lovely young people who blessed my life with their smiles, laughter and conversation. I taught a range of ages from 6 to 14 years old (though not many were 13-14 years old).