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June 28, 2004

Movin' on Out...

Initiating operation: Get out of China

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Posted by kobb on June 28, 2004 07:43 PM
Category: China

June 26, 2004

Hell is the China Post

In by far our strangest experience so far in China, we decided to try and mail a package back to my sister in Indiana from the China Post in Lijiang. A few small tapestries, a box containing a set of jade chopsticks and a one page letter -- all in all about a half pound worth of stuff. Although we expected it may be expensive...it shouldn't be too difficult, right? Right?

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Posted by kobb on June 26, 2004 01:07 AM
Category: China

June 22, 2004

Changing perspectives

Whether we've simply been traveling enough to begin to adjust or whether the Yunnan Province is just a nicer place, we're actually starting to enjoy China. It still has more than its share of frustrations, but we no longer go to sleep dreading the next day. In fact, we actually worry about our visa running out of time before we've finished seeing what we want before heading to Laos.

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Posted by kobb on June 22, 2004 06:25 AM
Category: China

June 15, 2004

Disney China is much easier than Real China

Finally we found a place in China that is relaxing, easy to get around and has all sorts of good food. Unfortunately, it is about as much "real" China as Cancun is "real" Mexico or Las Vegas is "real" America. But, hey, "real" China was kicking our butts so we were more than ready for the relief that Yangshuo in the Guangxi province offered us.

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Posted by kobb on June 15, 2004 10:29 PM
Category: China

June 12, 2004

Mainland China, or goodbye English, hello crazy gestures and blank stares

I had heard that China was a difficult country to travel, but naively thought that applied only to other, less stout souls.

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Posted by kobb on June 12, 2004 03:51 AM
Category: China

June 09, 2004

From the quaint village of Hong Kong...

Hong Kong is not indicative of most of the places we're going venturing to, but it is certainly an exciting beginning.

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Posted by kobb on June 9, 2004 08:40 PM
Category: China

June 04, 2004

Everything but the kitchen sink...

Even though I think we did well at not packing too much useless junk, I am sure there will be things that have a week or two we'll wonder what exactly we were thinking. Luckily, we don't really have anything worth sending back. If it is not being used we'll either trash it or trade it for accomodations and/or drugs.

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Posted by kobb on June 4, 2004 07:25 PM
Category: Pre-Trip

June 03, 2004

What I did on my summer vacation

Before Shawn and I leave on our big trip, I was lucky enough to get to take a vacation with my mom to Prince Edward Island, Canada. I've spent the last week seeing sights, learning about Canadian history, and just generally enjoying life at a slower pace.

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Posted by kobb on June 3, 2004 09:48 AM
Category: Pre-Trip

June 01, 2004

Pretty'n up the place

Since our online journal, or "blog" for those of you keeping up with your homework, was looking a tad bland, I'm toying with its colors a bit. Consider this your warning if I strike upon any color combinations that cause seizures.

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Posted by kobb on June 1, 2004 06:15 PM
Category: Pre-Trip
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