Some amazing lads - good friends that helped me plan and make barking noises to explain how much of a threat wild dogs are. Guy on the right lost two japanese friends in tibet.

My hero.

I saw her get off the bike and the weight of the boxes actually lifted the bicycle in the air.

Parlez vouz mandarin ma ?

Supermarket Lesson.

Lau Shi Marie

Goodbye lunch.

Honestly, even whilst really overpriced.. this course was good fun and just what the doctor ordered.. Thankfully I no longer need to point at my mouth and rub my stomach when hungry.
That said, mandarin is a second language for the rest of china as well..

Take a log off shanghai

Honestly, for a city with 20 million there's barely even a line to pee at the bars.. the only time it feels hectic is while biking in the motorcycle lanes.. tip: wear a facemask, don't breath deeply and pack an extra lung.

Ray - the tibet master

Finding this guy online was a stroke of miracle.. an interesting conversation (click to read)

Ray helped me plan my journey, and had some serious tips.. thanks ray. (on right)

Leaving my real home

Me my pa and my pad prepartum in toronto.. you can see in paddy's eyes she knows i'm about to leave.