After five years working in London, I decided it was time to move back to Los Angeles, but not before taking a year off to see the world. I gave up my great job with Lehman Brothers in Administration and a fantastic flat (and roommate) I’d lived in for over three years, packed up all my belongings into some 60 cubic feet of boxes and said farewell to the wonderful friends I made in London. Before setting off for Asia, I spent seven weeks in the States including a weekend getaway in Chicago with my best friends from high school, corrective eye surgery in Philadelphia, Aud and Rob’s wedding in Bermuda, 13 days in Israel on Birthright (with a side trip to Petra) and time in quiet Oak Park with my parents and sister. Then, on July 18, 2010 at 1am, with only 13 kilograms in my 50L backpack and a small shoulder bag, I boarded a flight to Singapore. The goal of my adventure is not one of self-discovery or mending a broken heart but a journey of true desire to explore the world, experience new cultures, taste various cuisines, explore beautiful wildernesses, meet local people, and maybe learn some Spanish along the way. What lies below are my stories (or more of a daily recount of events) from the road.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

From China to Vietnam

Well, it looks like my blog works in Vietnam.  Have some major updates to do on China so I'll work on that over the next couple days.  Sadly the wireless is only in the lobby and not in my dorm.  Oh well.

Had a fabulous time in China with my dad from Shanghai to Hangzhou to Guilin to Yangshuo to Kunming to Shangri La to Lijiang to Beijing.  Can't believe our travels are over already.  Lots and lots of stories.  Pictures are being added to my shutterfly site (http://ejltravels.shutterfly.com.   Spending the next three weeks travelling around Vietnam then off to Thailand for two weeks and a tour to Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia (decided it would be easier on a group trip though GAP adventures).

More later...
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  1. mishy1285September 20, 2010 at 3:54 PM

    Love the pictures!!! Some beautiful scenery, amazing shots of you and Dad, and of course, the priceless Chinglish! Can't wait to read all about it :) LOVE YOU SISTER!!!!

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