Hi baby! Shanghai seemed to me more "international-friendly" than Beijing, right? Yeah, Beijing people are not very unfriendly. I had been there once and had the same impression. Perhaps that's the difference between Southern Chinese and Nothern Chinese - two types of people in one country! Hopefully, Malaysians would give you the warmest hug when you're here. Love. p/s did you contact any HC members there? Where are you now? Hong Kong? China?
such a trooper!! Krysta Bysta,
I am amazed that you managed to walk for over an hour after I'm sure a sleep deprived night!! Oh my god, you're truly the mack!! It's good that you are travelling with others since you are getting kicked off the bus at 2am by some random techno guy!! The temple is beautiful, despite the grey skies!! I really find it so amazing that the temple was built without nails or cement. Did the lightening bolt destroy the temple entirely or is it just restored? I'm so incredibly fascinated by the echo thingy!! I'm such a nosey little bugger that I'd eavesdrop on convo's all the time!!
Love, moi
p.s. you go with the trilingual thing!!
Hi Japanese Interpreter! Wow dear, I am so proud of what you did! Yes, being an interpreter is fun. That's why I love to learn new languages. Remember to learn Malay when you're in Malaysia, ok? By the way, don't you speak French too? Your dad is French-speaking, right? Love.
on the bright side Hey Krysta,..... I agree with your Dad about you were probably scared *#*#. However.......I can't believe how thin and beautiful you look!
Love always
life training Kryst: Just think about these experiences and how they are making you stronger. You may never experience another travel crisis like being in Bejing in the middle of the night with no money and nothing open. I am sure it was not funny when it happened, but you will laugh at it in the future. Love you. Dad
China!! Krysta,
I have to agree that it is great to have international connections!! The french however are still not ok with me....Paul and his cousin used to play that french game and there was some "song" that went along with it!! I don't know what it's all about...but just chalk it up to the French!!
Anyway, the great wall of China!! That is extra cool!! I think that'd be something I'd definitley want to see!! Mind you, I'm just about crazy enough to want to climb it too!! I did conquer that beast of a mountain, Mt. Fuji!! I'm forever proud to say I did that!! Certainly not crazy enough to do it again!!
Keep the blogs comin' woman!!
Katie
bloggers Hey Krysta,
you're once again the funniest person I know!! That whole random story about you trying to find out how to get tickets was really funny!! I'm sure it was quite frustrating for you however, but in hind sight...funny!!
Anyway, you're comments are great and I love reading about your adventures. That black market thing sounds a little sketchy however...mind you I think of like organs and shit being sold on the black market!! Oh and one of those pictures from the gandan monestaries look like a bunch of kegs!!
Ulan Bataar looks like a very cultural place!! I love seeing the pictures!!
Take care and miss me terribly,
Moi!! (Katie)
Hi Krysta... You have accomplished a life`s worth of countless ethnic experiences and have shown it in your pictures, life-style, mode of travelling. Exceptional landscapes and buildings shown in your pictures.We are thrilled with your travelling experiences xxxxxxoooooo
reply as promised Krysta,
I sit in my living room in Canada with a cat biting my fingers. I am so happy to hear you are seeing the world and experiencing life to the fullest!! Your pictures and your blog only give me a glimpse as to how incredible your experience is. I love the picture of u on the camel, I had to save it to my computer!! It is awesome!!
Take care and I promise to check in to this blog as often as I can!!
Love,
Katie
I finally figured it out! Hey Krysta.......I finally figured it out. However.......I just sent you a blog and I believe I lost it so I'm sending you another!
You are having soooo much fun!!!! You should write an action/adventure script and then produce and direct a movie. You would have a winner for sure.
You are living the life people don't even dream about because they just don't know. How are the guys? Ha ha.
Love you much.
sore foot Drink vodka, kick suitcases, sit on the floor, I had a blast.
You forgot to mention me kicking the bag in the judo dojo!
And, snoring may be a genetic trait passed from father to daughter!
Wonderful blog. Love you, Dad
oh goodness You travelled with someone named Sabine? (If Sabine is reading this, I'm VERY sorry....I had a big bad experience with someone by that name, but I'm sure you're a very lovely person. Krys can explain it all). Miss you Krys, luv muchly!!! (ha-HA...three comments!)
You wanted a comment. Wow. What a trip.
Seriously, how come these blogs are so far behind! Its Sept 14 today!
Just kidding. \i can't beleive the amazing time you are having.You have been so lucky with the people you have met. Some day you need to put together a slide show of this and have us all over for the Travel log. Krysta does the World!
keep up the updates. We're always looking forward to the next one.
Love, Kym
OOOOHHHHH NOOOOOOO!!!!! Dont do it! Dont do it! Just think of the poor innocent calf or cow or goat or lamb!! Traitor!! ...just kidding girly...you gotta experience it all, even if that means going to the other side...once in a while... love ya lots! Mere
Oh la, what a trip Your travel stories have gotten me through many boring days at work. I can't wait to see you at Chirstmas to hear more about that second question's answer! I think I also learned a valuable lesson through all this: when travelling in the mountain wear a toque and mitts. Just a little bit of Canadian lingo to remind you of home. I look forward to hearing more!
to answer your questions: Hey Amanda! to answer your question, a ger camp is a grouping of Mongolian tents (usually in the middle nowhere). When there are no travelers to put up for the night, the family lives in the tents. When there ARE paying guests, the family all move into one ger together. Inside, you have beds lining the walls; anywhere from 1 to 6 beds can fit in there. There's also a dresser, a table for eating, some SMALL chairs and a fireplace/stove. Hope that answers your first question, and I won't be answering the 2nd question on here! Hope to see you in December Amanda!!!
errrr hey sweetie - loving your travel stories! japan is sooooo dull by comparison. couple of questions for you if you get a chance to answer - what exactly is a 'ger' camp? oh and do you have a romance going on there.....?
keep up the fantastic writing honey - keep going for ever!!
love and hugs xx
I can't keep up Hi Krysta,
Another series of great blogs, stories, adventures, pictures and more. The way you present the whole thing really makes it come alive, I'm thoroughly enjoying your adventures as I travel along with you. U really should look into creating a travel book, or ebook or all your blogs and emails. I'm sure it would be a best seller. U seem to be having so much fun too, which is what makes all the difference too.
Keep on travelling, can't wait for the next installments.
Feroze
sounds like you're having a ball! Hi Krysta!
Remember me your Australian friend from the hostel in Beijing? Good to see that you're having an exciting time!
I am now back in Melbourne but my China travels - especially Tibet - were great. The road was rough and the amenities basic but the scenery was amazing - especially Everest. It's good to be home but I somehow feel like I never left.
Enjoy your travels as they continue!
Lisa
memory lane wow! tran-siberia railway is superb, isn't it? but the toilet is much cleaner and the bed seems much more comfortable! i just stopped at the ulaan baatar station for about 20 minutes, so tell me more about u.b., ok? waiting for you in Malaysia! love.
Dear Krysta We rush to the computer to see what country you are in this week. What an amazing trip. We are all so jealous and full of admiration for your adventuresome trip. We would have emailed you sooner but were somewhat confused as to how to do it. Pretty easy when you read all the stuff after the blog. We so look forward to your report from Mongolia. I do not know how you have the time to put all the wonderful pictures and reports together.
You are amazing. We are all fine and you keep well. Love and kisses.
I've finally finished my big Asian trip and have about 9 blogs left to write. So far I've covered Japan, Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, but stay tuned for Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, more Japan and London!
I'm just getting settled back into life in Canada now, so wait patiently for the last few blogs. Especially Myanmar...that was quite an 'interesting' couple weeks...
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Chee Keong
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Hi baby! Shanghai seemed to me more "international-friendly" than Beijing, right? Yeah, Beijing people are not very unfriendly. I had been there once and had the same impression. Perhaps that's the difference between Southern Chinese and Nothern Chinese - two types of people in one country! Hopefully, Malaysians would give you the warmest hug when you're here. Love. p/s did you contact any HC members there? Where are you now? Hong Kong? China?