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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Reflections on Hong Kong

(Joseph)

Here I am: my first morning in Hong Kong. I have slept very little for the past three days, and yet (I think I speak for our group), we’re all extremely energized and excited to take this adventure together.

But before we get into Hong Kong, a few thoughts about the flight over. Our flight to San Francisco was, frankly, like any domestic flight within the U.S—cramped and humid with the musty smell of various bodily odors that accompany cramped quarters. In short: completely un-noteworthy. And slightly foul-smelling.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

(FIRST POST of 2012 Exchange) Bleary-Eyed Goodbyes

(Mr Viz - blogmaster!)

It's hard to believe that the 10th D-S China Exchange Group has just departed on another epic, 8-week experience in China!  As usual, I'm green with envy and jealousy.  Envious because they get to unplug from their daily routines and immerse themselves into life in another country, for such a wonderful length of time. And jealous because they are as young as they are, at an age when their experiences will without doubt help mold their future. ...