My Plans Undone

As the group arrives in China to begin "following the Buddha's footsteps," then continuing on the Burma Road to experience the "influence of various religious cultures on Buddhist art over a thousand years and a thousand miles," Bibi laments that all her preparations for the trip go awry. The unfortunate change of tour leader and guide, as replacements for Bibi's expert experience, were hopelessly unfit for the task and the group took things into their own hands.

This, in my opinion, is where the fun begins, as the group changes Bibi's well-planned itinerary to suit their own ideas of best travel plans: to experience spontaneity, authentic and un-touristy activities, with no set schedules.

The results are hilarious, as well as painful. I'm eager to see where the story takes us, as well as fearful for the group--of certain ominous signs of events to come...