Hong Kong Fading

Things are finally winding down here in Hong Kong. I only have five more days of school with my class and that makes me kind of sad. They're asking me what I'm doing after summer holiday and are confused when I tell them I'm staying in the USA. Otherwise, I'm so excited and ready to leave. I have an amazing summer all planned out full of exotic places and great friends.

I'm ironing out some final details now and getting the visas all ready. I'm pretty nervous about Tibet because some crazy Americans did a 'Free Tibet' protest at Everest Base Camp in May and its much harder to get a travel permit now. I'm not even sure they'll let me on the plane to Lhasa, but I'll give it a shot.

I'm also anxious about my future back in the States. My only plan now is to land in Houston and start all over. I get excited thinking about the opportunities that await, but I'm also worried about a job and money. I won't have either.

I leave for Bangkok in two weeks to meet Francois. Here is the finalized itinerary: Thailand - Tibet - Nepal - India - Dubai - Turkey - France - Italy - Chicago

Giddy up!