New Zealand

Franz Josef Glacier

New Zealand

New Zealand! So far the highlight has been Abel Tasman. It was an amazing 4 hour hike. Weather has been windy and rainy, but I have managed to take some amazing pictures and met some great people! Hoping for the rain to end and venture outside on the glacier tomorrow!

Year in Review-2010

Siem Reap

My new apartment with Adria

China- Beijing and Xi'an

China
I never thought that I would go to China and then enjoy myself as much as I did. As a child, I grew up with National Geographic magazines and the one article I remember was the terracotta warriors. My dream was to see this magnificent site and see it in person. This dream came true a few weeks ago. I can’t express in words the puzzle that archaeologists have had to do to put all of the pieces together… and they aren’t finished yet. There are still mounds to be excavated! So far over 7000 soldiers have been excavated. Then, it was off to the great wall. Another incredible site where I just walked steps out of 5000 km. I wish I could have walked across all of it because I can’t believe how huge this wall is! I was lucky to make this trip with 3 great friends and because of our wonderful guide- we fell in love with China. When will I return to explore more of this country? I never know- but I am hoping to visit Tibet, Guilin and Shanghai one day.