Orange Kissing in China

Normally I try to only post informational type stuff, but hey, this supports the citrus industry, is a little different, and we will be going to Nanning.

http://english.china.com/zh_cn/news/society/11020309/20090504/15463438.html

China & Vietnam Links

Some interesting links for our upcoming journey:

http://www.journeyjunkie.com/

http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/vietnam/hanoi/overview.html

http://travel.nytimes.com/travel/guides/asia/china/overview.html?WT.z_gsac=1

Four Weeks to Go!

Yesterday I ordered an 8x10 of this picture--I will frame it and hang it in a place of honor in my office! Thank you again for such a great memory--I look forward to the many more we all will create on the international trip! Remember though..."this is a leadership program, not a vacation!"

China-Lonely Planet

And the link for China. You can click around to find the various cities we will be visiting.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/china

Hanoi--Lonely Planet

I believe Matt Schwarz recommended using Lonely Planet. Here is the link to Hanoi. They have some great photos and provide quite a bit of information on the area.

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/vietnam/hanoi

China Agriculture Museum

For $1 US, you can visit the China Agriculture Museum in Beijing:

http://china.org.cn/english/kuaixun/72238.htm

China Agriculture for Trade & Economy Website

An interesting website that provides information on China's agriculture from the Ministry of Ag (and in English):

http://www.cafte.gov.cn/english/AGRICULTURE_BRIEFING/CONFENTS/4204.asp

Lost baggage

An interesting blog post from a travel writer about airlines being responsible for lost or damaged items on international flights: http://www.elliott.org/blog/government-says-airlines-are-responsible-for-valuables-checked-on-international-flights/