Monday, November 10 ("Uncomfortably Different"/ Beijing, China): It's probably poor etiquette to admit that I disliked an entire country. I had a disturbing experience in China, and at this moment in time, I can confidently say it's not a place I plan to return any time soon. Gosh, I am absolutely disappointed by my experience!! The Olympic Games were just there, so I expected people would have been more welcoming and multiculturally aware. Okay, scratc...

Thursday, November 6 ("Hong Kong or New York?"/ Hong Kong): Another country: China. I looked out my window and saw tons and tons of tall buildings. Hong Kong could be mistaken for New York. I got dressed, ate breakfast, and went outside to look at all the tall, shiny buildings. Once the ship was cleared for disembarkation, several staff members debated how to explore the city. Earlier in the day I told Kesho I would go with her to see the big Buddha, ...