What Was I Thinking?!? Whilst in a foreign country, it is recommended to try new foods, learn the language, and alienate as many locals as possible.

Yesterday's Trips

Wednesday, 2 Sep 2009 | Views [372] | Comments [3]

So yesterday we toured Lushun, which is apparently the place we live. Either that, or it's close. Dalian's the major city nearby. I dunno. I'm getting them all confused. All I know is that my Chinese blows and that I have approximately 23 mosquito ... Read more >

Gallery: Random China Pics

Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Photo Gallery

Henshan Temple

Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Views [481] | Comments [1]

Today we went to the Henshan Temple. It was spectacular. The ride there was fairly uneventful, though we went up into the mountains on these tiny roads. It was a little frightening especially since our bus driver hurtled as opposed to drove. Our first ... Read more >

Tags: 500 yuan, allergies, dragonflies, fishies, golden buddha, henshan temple, snacks

Oceanic Division Line Park (Yesterday)

Monday, 31 Aug 2009 | Views [682]

So we left sometime in the afternoon for some park that I didn't realize was going to be on the ocean. I didn't even remember the name until I asked Lily, who is our Chinese tutor. You'll see her in some of the pictures on my Picasa page. She's really ... Read more >

Tags: jellyfish, lighthouse, ocean, oceanic division line park, pictures, stairs

New Photos

Sunday, 30 Aug 2009 | Views [267]

We went somewhere today! Check my pictures out! http://picasaweb.google.com/GodoHell I'll write about it later

Tags: picture update

The Trip Here

Saturday, 29 Aug 2009 | Views [629] | Comments [1]

The trip here was so long. The night before I only had one hour of sleep as my friend Miriam just had to take me to see Inglorious Basterds one last time before I left. Not that I was complaining, mind you. But I was so exhausted the whole trip. The ... Read more >

Tags: airport, apartments, bath, beijing, dalian, driving, silent night, trip to china

I'm Here

Saturday, 29 Aug 2009 | Views [424] | Comments [1]

I just wanted to shoot off a quick note saying I'm here, I'm alive, and I'm okay. It's 10:41 pm here and I'm exhausted as all get out so I'm hitting the hay, but needless to say, I shall be recounting my adventures in tomorrow's edition of REBECCA VS ... Read more >

Tags: alive, dalian, exhausted, safe, traveling