Waiguorens Make Headway Toward Friendship: Pearl

It’s weird for me to think we’ve been here a month. I can never tell if it’s felt longer or shorter than that, but I do know that our time here does not feel wasted. We’ve done so much already that I know when I look back, I will not regret having stayed inside all day because that is surely not to happen in the future given our current rate.             Okay… Maybe I take that back. This month has definitely felt longer than a month. Only a week ago was I extremely homesick (and actually sick), and that feels … Continue reading Waiguorens Make Headway Toward Friendship: Pearl

The travel begins… to Shanghai and Hangzhou!

Upon arrival in Shanghai, we were greeted at the airport by a guide and driver to bring us to our hotel. Having over 18 suitcases between us, it made for an interesting version of live Tetris and suitcases were wedged between seats, stacked to the ceiling of the back of the van and held on our laps. Once we finally fit, 7 happy (and tired) travelers made our way to the hotel for our attempt at a first night’s sleep. The plane ride was filled with some naps, some movies, some chatting with new friends on the airplane messenger, and … Continue reading The travel begins… to Shanghai and Hangzhou!