China

I went to China trained in martial arts for a couple of months and went around; Yantai → Dalian → Shanghai → Beijing → Yantai → Yangshuo → Guilin → Dalian → Hong Kong.

It was awesome. I had the best time in China, saw some amazing things, ate some amazing food, and met some amazing people. I’ll be heading back again as soon as I can, I want to train some more and see Xi’an and more of this stunning country.

http://www.shaolinskungfu.com/

I am thinking of going this December, just for a brief visit.
It just seems that every time I think it’s finally the right time to go, another story hits the papers about contaminated food or some kind of environmental crisis. Am I worried about nothing?

I have always wanted to go to this place, especially after watching the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics. This goal will be fulfilled by the end of this month, as i’m flying to China for a holiday.

There are so many stories there.

My youngest sister was adopted from China in 2002. I love and love and love her (with more love on top). Someday, hubby and I hope to adopt one of our children from there, too.

I was afraid or uncomfortable with the politics of this country, but I went anyway and I am so glad I did – after all I don’t even like my own government’s foreign policy, and who am i to “throw the first stone”? the people, sights, adventures, and everything else about this country is FANTASTIC!

Busy, Crowded, Smoggy, but overwhelmingly mind-blowing. And that was just Shanghai for a week…Would love to go back!!

Chinese people are amazing, beautiful and kind.
China is nothing short of amazing.

china is for the open minded, and rather sturdy traveler! get out of your comfort zone! learn chinese! eat food from street vendors! it’s really all worth it. the people here in teh shandong province are amazingly sweet, kind, and helpful. i’ve had complete strangers help me in a amazing ways! I love china and it’s people!

APRIL ‘08 I CAN’T WAIT!! I’m going to Hong Kong for the first time in April, only a month away from departure date. Not really sure what to expect. I hear a lot of mixed things from the people I have met who have been to Hong Kong. Everyone on this site seems to have pretty positive things to say. I’m a little worried about the language barrier. I’ll post as many pics as I can when I get back!