I have been really looking forward to this trip, but every time I begin to write about it, I end up experiencing a frustrating case of writer's block.
After over nine weeks, the final day of our summer journey had finally come. Our departure from Hong Kong was set for seven in the evening, providing us with more than half the day to explore before our van picked us up. The issue was that we had already covered much of the peninsula and Taipa, and I struggled to think of ways to fill the remaining hours in Macao. Instead, we opted to visit the Chinese mainland city of Zhuhai, where we had made a brief stop in 2015. I had three objectives: to explore the border crossing between Macao and mainland China, to get a better look at the impressive skyscrapers we had seen from afar, and to discover if the Chinese had actually extended the city into the Inner Harbour. It seemed unlikely, but Google Maps displayed a network of streets filled with restaurants extending over the water. From the Macao side, I couldn't spot any signs of this, and I realized it was likely just a quirk of the map, yet I felt an unusual need to see it for myself.
It hasn't been very long (unlike the last time...) since my last blog post. I began sharing about our Long Trip while in Vietnam. This morning, I'm writing from our balcony in Luang Prabang, Laos. We have a fantastic view of the Mekong River here, and last night we enjoyed a lovely time sitting and watching the boats pass by. I just finished my coffee and am contentedly ignoring the breakfast dishes. "Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole is playing from the speaker, and life feels wonderful!
I have been really looking forward to this trip, but every time I begin to write about it, I end up experiencing a frustrating case of writer's block.