Monday, 4/2/19 We drove about an hour to reach a part of the wall where we could be tourists. Most of the areas for tourists have been rebuilt, but the terrain was still steep, with various heights in steps and inclines. This was another effortlessly fun day, our group gets along seamlessly and we laughed, … Continue reading The Great Wall & Forbidden City
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Farewell Kunming…
Sunday, 3/31/19 This morning I finished packing my suitcase and carry-on, ate a quick breakfast and met David and Marion in the lobby of the hotel where we had spent the last incredible week. We caught a taxi to the airport and said farewell to Kunming. Each of us felt sad leaving, and during the … Continue reading Farewell Kunming…
China Global Philanthropy Institute and Ciaxin Media & Foundation
Friday: March 22, 2019 Beijing, China After a quick breakfast, I met with Margot and the other fellows in the hotel lobby, so that we could accompany each other to visit the China Global Philanthropy Institute (CGPI). The China Global Philanthropy Institute was founded by 5 Chinese and U.S. philanthropists- Bill Gates, Ray Dalio, Niu … Continue reading China Global Philanthropy Institute and Ciaxin Media & Foundation
Arriving in Beijing
The 3rd most populated city in the world. Thursday: 3/21/19 I arrived in Beijing after a very long 14 + hour flight, out of Dallas at 8 am Wednesday morning, so that put me in Beijing at 3 pm on Thursday. Wish I could tell you I slept some, wish I could tell myself that.. … Continue reading Arriving in Beijing
Background Info – I’m going where, why and how?
The National Committee works in partnership with the China Global Philanthropy Institute in Beijing, the Hong Kong America Center in Hong Kong, and the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange in Taipei to administer a two-way exchange for emerging leaders in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the United States in the fields of environment, … Continue reading Background Info – I’m going where, why and how?
China - My Mission to Learn, Share & Grow 