The Cause of My Fever

Travelling fever, that is. Since my first post, my program fee has been paid in full (Thank you, Lord!), my International Health Insurance is set to be active, and all of my documents are complete, including my visa. I've officially been given permission to live in a foreign country. Cool, huh? Basically, I could not be any happier that my to do list from my first post is completely finished. Woo progress! Now, I'm just waiting to get my itinerary. If I don't die of anxiety before they give it to me.

There are so many things that have me boiling with excitement that I just may explode at any time. They keep me awake at night. It's pretty great! So, let me share with you :)

In 26 days, I will be flying out to Utah with my bestest girlfriend, Megan, and our travel agent, her grandma. We have to attend training sessions before we go abroad to teach. I guess it might be a good idea for us to have some semblance of what we're supposed to be doing. After we get back from China, Megan is moving out to Idaho to attend BYU-I. So we figured while we're out west this summer, we'll go scout out campus.

I am beyond excited to see this! The furthest west I've ever been is Oklahoma. Let me just say, the plains are not for me. But that's a different story for a different time.

So after we complete training, we'll be leaving in roughly two weeks. That's only 45 days from now! I'm big on counting down, in case you haven't noticed. Now, for all the things I am excited to experience in China!

The food. My last post kind of made it seem like I will come back twenty pounds lighter. While I wish this was the case, I doubt it will happen. You see, I love ethnic food. Actually I love food in general but to stay on topic, I really do enjoy different types. 

I think it's against the law to go to China and not see the Great Wall.  So we definitely have to go!

The  Yellow Mountains  boast some of the most beautiful views in China. To get to the top, you only have to climb 329,385,093,457 stairs. Apparently, the Chinese are big on stairs.

Stairway to Heaven. I admit it, I found this whilst Pintresting.  It's located in the Tianmen Mountains, which I'm not entirely sure where they are or how far they are, but it's still on my list.

This gem is the Li River, located in Guilin. Those mountains in the background are  nicknamed the "Dr. Seuss Mountains" for obvious reasons.  There are mud caves located on the river that are a frequent stop for those who like to get down and dirty. I cannot wait!

Lastly but most importantly, I'm looking forward to these faces right here. ***Warning*** There is a high chance I'll come home with a suitcase full of Chinese children. 

My next post will be updating everyone on my official departure and itinerary in general! Yay! It's getting closer!