So many countries.. so little time
Recently have decided to modify our trip plans. Instead of going all the way through Russia and Europe, we’re going to spend a month and a half in China/Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau. We decided that the whole trip was too long to complete without rushing through places worth visiting. Also, we have really enjoyed Southeast Asia so far, and thus stayed longer than our original trip itinerary would afford.
Currently we are in Vietnam, and we plan to enter China around the first week of April. The plan is to cover most of coastal China, Hong Kong, and Macau with a few exceptions in the middle of the country like the 3 Gorges Dam and Xian. All legs will be overland by train/bus/boat, and we will be leaving to go back to the U.S. on May 16th from Beijing. It will still be a stretch to finish all of it before leaving around May 16th, but at least we have a fighting chance now! Russia and the Trans Siberian will have to wait till the next time.
It’s probably a good idea not to rush yourselves, but it’s too bad you won’t be going to Russia. It’s definitely worth visiting, so you’ll have to go back. You could spend at least a week or two in and around St. Petersburg exploring the place.
This seems like a really amazing trip. Lisa, you told me about the trip, but I’m glad I discovered your site from an update on facebook. Your pictures and maps are fantastic. I’ll keep following your progress (and living vicariously through you) when I have time!
Good luck, and have a great time with the rest of your “most excellent journey.”
-Pat