Sumba day 3: long drive reflections and stories

It was a long drive day as we went from west to south, then back to east north for our second hotel. We left the hotel 9am and arrived the next hotel 4:30pm with 3 stops in between, a lot of time on the road for reflection and naps. My day started with another run … Continue reading Sumba day 3: long drive reflections and stories →

Sumba day 2: rice field, waterfall, sunset hill

We had a full day that started with 7 miles run for me at the gym. I contemplated running outside and realized that for safety reason better not, especially given that the roads are narrow and hilly. The run put me in a great mood to start the day. Breakfast was basic as there are … Continue reading Sumba day 2: rice field, waterfall, sunset hill →

Sumba day 1: early start

We got up 1am to catch a 4am flight. Everyone was sleep deprived but excited for the adventure. Sumba, an island just 45 min flight away from Bali, is not well known by foreigner or even locals. It’s pure nature and pristine. We arrived sumba around 8:30am after a short stopover at Bali. Our guide … Continue reading Sumba day 1: early start →

The peak of this trip

Before I tell you about the peak, let me share these beautiful pics of my Sunday long run. It was soooo beautiful. I love running in DC, despite the heat wave hitting the area. I absolutely loved my 20.24 miles run on Sunday. My training plan was 16-20 miles. I thought I could only do … Continue reading The peak of this trip →

2 days in Florida: sunshine and rest

I spent 2 days at my academic mentor's house with her husband and adult son. It was the most relaxing two days for a long time. I spent most of the time in the follow position, on the lounge sofa watching my mentor and her husband spending a long time in the pool, cleaning the … Continue reading 2 days in Florida: sunshine and rest →