Dear friends,
I went to go hiking in Shek O Country Park today on the three-hour Dragon's Back Path. It was a medium hike and I  saw breathtaking landscapes of Hong Kong.

Dear friends,
I made yet another trek up to Victoria's Peak. As you may know, I've been up there several times already, but this time I decided to take three of my apartment mates from Taiwan (Rebekah, Billy, & Kate). When we got up there, we wanted to take several jumping shots. Several people saw us jumping and they followed suit.

Apparently, when I jump, the necklace to my camera holder jumps too and makes it seem as if it belongs in my mouth...It's not supposed to happen. Trust me. Bad picture of me, but still fun!

We made sandwiches and carried it with us to the top of Victoria's Peak. After we finished lunch, we went shopping at Tung Choi St. (a.k.a. the "Ladies Market," but they also had men's clothes & accessories) and Prince Edward's station where they have the themed-streets (i.e. Goldfish street, Flower street, etc.)

Here are a few pictures of us trying to jump and trying to take good pictures =D:

1. Do I need to emphasize how bright it was? Can you tell by Rebekah's eyes?

2. "OK team. On the count of three, jump! One, Two, Thr--oh, that's too early" ~Kate

3. Now, let's all look pensive...

Dear friends,
Beijing was a lot of fun and I was very happy to have seen so many different sites. It's been a while since I've updated because everyday has been so busy, but I am slowly updating from Hong Kong.

On the first full day in Hong Kong, several Fulbrighters and I went to each lunch on a boat and then drive a speedboat. It was exhilarating and I couldn't have asked for a better day. The sky was clear, temperature was warm (big change from Beijing), and I actually handled the steering wheel well!

Driving the speedboat with my hair extremely messy from the wind.

The day after speedboating, a few of us went to Lantau Island to see the big Buddha. We waited in line for about 2 hours until we finally got on the cable car that takes you to see the big Buddha.

See more pictures here: China Photo Set 6!