Update From Base
So the plan for Tibet: full speed ahead. I managed to convince my parents that I can do this trip by myself and return home unharmed and in one piece. I leave for Chengdu tomorrow, get my logistics to enter Tibet organized there, and then head to Lhasa early Monday morning. So far, the plan is to stay and chill for a few days in Lhasa and the surrounding areas, and then join a 4wd to go to (fingers crossed) Everest Base Camp and then back. I've heard that it might be a bit difficult, as everyone heading that way wants to go to Kathmandu, so I might go somewhere else if that doesn't work out.
Since arriving back in Malaysia, I've been running some errands, meeting up with some friends, and chilling in the comforts of an air conditioned room. Even though these things are fairly mundane, the past few days have been pretty fun, especially when I got to see some friends whom I haven't seen for a while (including Steprincess!!).
Beijing is a dramatic change from the relative calm of Southeast Asia - from just the simple environment, to the way people act, to the sheer number of tall buildings around the city. Even though I'm as used to Beijing as any local would be (after all, I am pretty much one), it still took a little bit of adjusting and getting used to. I haven't been stuck in traffic at 8am in a while!
But like I've told the twins before, in all of this summer's travelings, Tibet for me is definately like icing on the cake. I'm really looking forward to being on the rooftop of the world, and I believe that this trip will be good for me as well (in ways more than just giving my lungs an extra workout). Already, I've met so many interesting people in Southeast Asia, had so many great and unique experiences, and been to some amazing places, I feel that this coming trip is a test of everything that I have learned. If I pass, I will have truely gained everything.
Wish me luck!
P.S. The photo is one I took in Bangkok. They had some beautiful water lilies in SE Asia.
Since arriving back in Malaysia, I've been running some errands, meeting up with some friends, and chilling in the comforts of an air conditioned room. Even though these things are fairly mundane, the past few days have been pretty fun, especially when I got to see some friends whom I haven't seen for a while (including Steprincess!!).
Beijing is a dramatic change from the relative calm of Southeast Asia - from just the simple environment, to the way people act, to the sheer number of tall buildings around the city. Even though I'm as used to Beijing as any local would be (after all, I am pretty much one), it still took a little bit of adjusting and getting used to. I haven't been stuck in traffic at 8am in a while!
But like I've told the twins before, in all of this summer's travelings, Tibet for me is definately like icing on the cake. I'm really looking forward to being on the rooftop of the world, and I believe that this trip will be good for me as well (in ways more than just giving my lungs an extra workout). Already, I've met so many interesting people in Southeast Asia, had so many great and unique experiences, and been to some amazing places, I feel that this coming trip is a test of everything that I have learned. If I pass, I will have truely gained everything.
Wish me luck!
P.S. The photo is one I took in Bangkok. They had some beautiful water lilies in SE Asia.
4 Comments:
You're right on Delphy's heels! You're going to return to Beijing with such an amazing experience under your belt. Hope you had enough time after Beer Nation to pack the bags :p
Hey Sheila!! Miss you so much sounds like you are having lots of fun.
Hey.. couldn't say goodbye properly! Have fun on your trip! Man, I wish I had the balls to do half the things you're doing!
Bring me something back from Everest - a rock or a leaf off one of those mountain plants or something.. :)
Don't get me one of those t-shirts that says: "My friend climbed Everest and all I got was this stupid T-shirt!" :P
Take care and if u run into any of those Yeti, just smile and say "Hello, I'm Sheila". Thats scary enough for most men! ;)
hey yank, i think you dont need to worry about finding a tour to BC and back, there are heaps! just make sure that you take enough time to adapt to the height and dont make your 4wheel tour too short. best would be not less than a week, otherwise you spend most of the time on the road, which can be very exausting! also dont go with more than 4 people, as the fifth will have to sit in the back between the luggage, i think 3 is the best to be comfy!
i can already promise you will have a great time, as it is very hard not to ;) if you need more info, feel free to get back to me!
take care and c u in beijing ...
happy day!
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