Some pics of Shanghai On top of the TV tower they have one of those glass floors. It feels really unsettling when you first walk out onto it, but you get used to it after a while. Xiao, his girlfriend and me. Xiao came on the trip last year. The bullet train from Shanghai to Beijing. The Bund at night. The Bund from the other side. … [Read more...] about Shanghai
Before we left, a few of our friends made sure we ate and got the rest of our souvenirs. It was a great goodbye. The flights home were a good time to sleep. Crystal and I made it from LA to Springfield all on our own. We, of course, had our new friends making sure we were okay on the way back. I can honestly say that I wish I hadn't left. Vietnam has changed my perspective on … [Read more...] about Back Home!
Well, back home safe and sound. I still need to unpack. Looks like all of my souvenirs made it alright. My prized souvenir is my non la (conical leaf hat). I think it is neat and embodies Vietnamese culture. I will definitely wear it if I'm out gardening. I think it's my favorite dollar ever spent! I've been sleeping a lot since I've been back. I'm trying to get … [Read more...] about Day 14: Home