Author: debibaydush

Another day in the hood. We are really booking – two nights at each spot and a day and a half to see the area. Not too bad, but getting Read More …

Another “lazy” morning with a 9 am meet-up. A whole hour for breakfast, with time left over to call a couple of my chickens! Today is a transit day, so Read More …

Wow! A great night’s sleep and the grace of a later start time today. Great breakfast buffet and we meed the group in the beautiful courtyard at 9. We are Read More …

Good golly – down at 5:12, but come to find out everyone else is actually already in the bus! A quiet, dark ride to the airport, which is nonetheless a Read More …

Onward to another UNESCO World Heritage site, and only reason for visiting Xi’an: the Terracotta Warriors. This former capital of China is much older than Beijing, and houses many underground Read More …

Up for last grand buffet, at which I updated the blog. Luckily, only one big topic yesterday! Out into the hazy weather, which started spitting on us within the hour. Read More …

Oh yes, I know only a few of you will get that reference (look it up, Matt!). Yes, it was that kind of day. Everyone’s bucket list for a visit Read More …

Def still not on local time. Woke for the last time about 5:30, up to finish my first blog entry (too tired at night so far), then down to lovely Read More …

Bejing. Escape from Boulder seems much more of an adventure than Beijing has proven thus far (thank goodness). My thoughts remain with members of my community who are battling Mother Read More …