Trip Overview

Here's a quick look at what I'll be doing for the next 2 months:

Friday, June 10th: Leave for China

Saturday, June 11th-Wednesday, June 15th: Relax in a hotel in Hong Kong and enjoy the big-city sights. Visit with friends from school.

Wednesday, June 15th - Thursday, June 16th: Head west from HK to the city of Guilin, where I'll embark on a boat journey down the spectacular Lijiang River to the town of Yangshuo. There, I'll be met by my host family (hopefully) and taken 5 miles to the village where I'll be living.

Thursday, June 16th - Sunday, July 17th: Homestay in Yue Liang Shan (Moon Hill Village). Speaking Chinese. Maybe working a few days a week with a tutor. Rock climbing every day on some of China's most famous routes. Exploring the incredible scenery - towering limestone pinnacles in all directions. Running on dirt roads through the rice paddies. Setting out on multi-day backpacking expeditions in southwestern China (including the renowned Three Gorges). Meeting people in Yangshuo.

Monday, July 18th: Layover in Hong Kong

Tuesday, July 19th-Thursday, July 28th: Living in a hostel in the beautiful surf town of Hualien, Taiwan. Surfing everyday. Whitewater kayaking and rafting. Possibly a summit attempt on Yu Shan, the tallest peak in both Taiwan and this region of the world.

Thursday, July 28th: Layover in Hong Kong

Friday, July 29th: Back to the USA (Come visit!)