China Summer 2015
Photos from Final Few Days
Here are some photos from our final few days in China, including Bao Xiang Temple, and the old village of Shaxi. Enjoy, and see you soon!
China Summer 2015
Trip Update 8/5
We’re in Jianchuan, a small town where we spent (most of) the night after traveling on a semi-nigt bus from Kunming. Tbe bus arrived at 2 a.m.! We’re going to Shaxi today, where we will spend two days before heading back to Kunming. Final week in China!
China Summer 2015
A Bus to Anywhere: Trip Update 8/03
After class today, I hopped on a bus and took the long way home. I didn’t really care what time I would come back; I wanted to savor our last few day in Kunming. Starting tomorrow, we will travel to Shaxi for a few days of debriefing and discussions. We’ll Read more…
China Summer 2015
Photo of the Day: 7/31
Here’s a photo from today’s visit to the East and West Pagodas. Our schedule for the next week or so is as follows: 7/31-8/4 Kunming 8/4-8/7 Travel to Shaxi (a village outside Dali, which is about five hours away from Kunming) 8/7 Final Read more…
China Summer 2015
Photos from Kunming
As we wrap up our first week in Kunming, here are some photos of the city’s best attractions. Enjoy!
China Summer 2015
Trip Update 7/29
Hello from Kunming, a city of 3 million and our home for a week and a half. We’ve been really busy learning Mandarin, taking various modes of transportation, and eating ansd shopping our way through the Spring City. Pictures to follow!
China Summer 2015
Photos from our Expedition Phase
Here are some photos from our expedition phase, which includes a Tibetan village, trekking Tiger Leaping Gorge and taking an overnight bus.. Enjoy!
China Summer 2015
Trip Update 7/26
We finished our expedition phase and are now in Kunming for two weeks with homestay families. Internet access is limited, but there’s plenty more in store for us!
China Summer 2015
Photos from Shangri-La
Here are some photos from Shangri-La before we go Off the Silk Road and to a village near the Tibetan plateau.
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Safe in Shangri-La: Trip Update 7/18
After a long and windy bus ride from Lijianng, we’ve arrived at our guesthouse in Shangri-La (香格里拉). We’ll spend two days here before moving to a Tibetan village. We spent the night eating hot pot and shopping, and a great time was had by all! 再见 for now!