Prep: Where in SE Asia will Laura be?

I've gotten a list of the potential places I'll be visiting in Asia! These may change, but here is the potential itinerary:

Phase 1

Hong Kong

 

This phase will be spent at an all-girls school, mostly teaching English. Hong Kong has the highest density of people on all of planet Earth! Picture the crowds at Calgary Stampede after the grandstand show is over, but with even more people! And this is all times of day! Even though I'm not the biggest fan of crowds, I'm sure I'll get used to it pretty quickly, and I am very excited to see this place and build relationships with some of the millions of people in this place!

Phase 2 & 3

China

 

Clean air is something we often take for granted in Canada! Our crisp and clear winter air is uncommon in many countries, and I'm sure I will experience first-hand some major air pollution. Another thing I'm sure I will experience is what it's like to be a minority! I've walked into T&T Market before or downtown in "China Town" but going to China is a whole other ballgame. Strangers stare at you everywhere and will even take your picture wherever you go! For phase 2 we will be teaching English to students during the day and building relationships with people in the evenings. Phase 3 will be similar as we travel through China a bit, teaching more and learning a bit more of the Chinese culture.

Phase 4

Vietnam

 

Phase 4 are team days, where all of our groups will be back together. We will be in Vietnam, where the true lovers of motorcycles live! As seen is the picture above, it is one of the major modes of transportation there. I have always loved Vietnamese Coffee, but am looking forward to learning much more about the Vietnamese culture than that!

Phase 5

Thailand

 

The final leg of my journey will be in Thailand, where I will be spending over two weeks! We will be doing some after-school care and work with university students with an organization that has been established in Thailand since the 2004 Tsunami. In fact, it is the only one that has remained with the Thai people since that disaster.


And yes... I MIGHT be able to ride an elephant!


As I said previously, this itinerary is just a rough draft, and may change at the drop of a hat! If you would like more information on any of the places feel free to shoot me a text at (403) 918-9229 or send me an email at refinedcanines@gmail.com. Again, thank you so much for your support!