Planning for summer traveling seemed far more difficult than in winter. I have counted about 6 different plans, before finally deciding, only a week ago that I was going to go to Thailand, and only once I arrived here, did I decide to stay in Thailand for a few extra weeks, before heading up to do areas of Yunnan and Sichuan then over to Beijing. Thailand will hopefully give me the chance to compare other Asian cultures to that of China, Yunnan is the backpackers place in China, and Sichuan is home to Chinas favourite animall, the Giant Panda! And of course you can't go to China and not do it's capitol properly, although I have seen the Forbidon city and made a visit to Tiananmen Square and a classic bell and drum tower, there is far more to discover in Beijing, especially within the Hutong alleys, temples and parks. Very excited!