Dumela re Hafrik! This week was a wonder of travel and exploration inside China 🚆. I finally found myself ripping through town on my very own solo regional train journey, something I haven’t managed to do yet. I mean, who designs a high-speed train? The speed, the silence, it's more than I bargained for, but I tell you – the scenic routes glued to the windows brought a smile to my face even as I breezed past them. 🌲🌄

Checking off the travel bucket list, I decided to visit the local floating market in Chengdu, and what an experience that was! Can you believe there are markets held over lakes, bamboo rafts sailing about? I giggled at the thought of us trying to have our Pula down by the river, selling bokolae straight from the source. 🚣‍♀️💦

You know, China has its unique charm. I find myself wanting to capture all of it, to understand this diverse land. Truth is, I’ve been experiencing a little bit of the world without ever leaving China. Home is so far yet, here, I feel less of a guest every day. Is this normal?🤔🌏