This trip has been an experience. I logged 160,000 steps taken (80 miles) over these 13 days! Exhausting, hilarious, educational, and memorable. And for the students I’m sure that it has been that and so much more. It was a privilege to travel alongside this group of kids. My small group made my job easy. They are so fun and capable. I hope the memories of this trip continue to foster their sense of adventure, as they graduate and go out into the world.

Thank you Yang Laoshi for your efforts to make this trip happen for our kids. I know it’s a major undertaking for you. It’s such a special way to culminate the years they have spent in this program and it would not have been possible without your efforts. We really appreciate you.

Time to sleep for days…