Beyond The Looking-Glass: China

Zai Jian, Beijing

We arrived early at the airport and didn't know what to do, so we decided to end our trip with a sweet treat. Gerald worked part-time at Haagen Dazs before and he still is a very proud ex-employee. He insisted that we try these fancy desserts instead of the single-scoop-in-a-cup that I would usually go for.

Goodbye, or zai jian for now, Beijing! I'll miss you and the fun times I had when I was there! x

Humpty Dumpty sat on the Great Wall of China

Yes we did it, we actually climbed this famous wall!

I shouldn't brag too much though, because we didn't reach the furthest point we could go. Since it was during summer, the weather was very hot and we weren't quite prepared for a sweaty day out. I was wearing jeans when I should be wearing shorts for this.

The funniest part was that Suki, Reen, and Reena became attractions at the Great Wall. They were stopped so many times just to have their photos taken with some friendly locals. I think I can imagine the similar excitement, because my friends and I took photos with a few Koreans in military uniforms when we visited Seoul - all in the name of fun! x

Beijing Holiday: Part II

So we had to do what most tourists do. City tour! The Bird's Nest Olympic Stadium was converted into a tourist attraction when we were there, and the souvenir shops were still selling overpriced gifts. However, if you walk out of the building, you'll come across many street sellers trying to persuade you to get some keychains or fancy mascot pens for a very cheap price. Why hello China! :)

A delicious snack we had at a restaurant during dinner: deep fried batter dipped in sweet condensed milk.

Up next: Guess! What's the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions China? x

Beijing Holiday: Part I

Time travelling

Summer in 2011 was a memorable one. My friend Gerald was very active in the Model United Nations Society back in school, and he convinced me to join the WEMUN Conference in Beijing. I was looking for fun in trying something new, and that would be speaking in public for me. Besides, participating in an international event like this would mean getting the opportunity to travel and meeting new people. So I thought, why not?

There were the serious discussions, drafting resolutions and lobbying for votes, but we had social events in the evening too (which were what I think everyone was most looking forward to).