Thank you for your lovely comments. Yes, I am living my dream and am so pleased that I can inspire others. I enjoy sharing my adventures with everyone and find that Chalkboard provides such a positive environment in which to do this.

Good luck with your future adventures.

Love your blog - you have such a positive outlook on life and it just shines through everything you write.  I've been to China twice, traveled the northern Silk Road once and I want to return.  Teaching in China is my plan when I retire next year, and I can hardly wait to start the adventure! Enjoy your 2 month vacation (yes, we're all jealous!)