KoaMaya's World Trek Itinerary '07-'08

Sept 29/30, 2007 NYC to The Big Island, Hawaii
Our address while in Hawaii is Kalani Retreat, RR2 Box 4500, Pahoa, HI 96778.
Our cellphones will be able to take messages until Dec 2nd, after that they will be inoperative for the remainder of the trip.

Dec 1/2, 2007 Hawaii to Auckland, New Zealand via Fiji
While in NZ we hope to WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms) and maybe spend some time working for an adventure outfitter on the North Island.

Jan 17/18, 2008 Auckland, New Zealand to Kathmandu, Nepal via Bangkok
In Nepal we plan to visit Kathmandu, Pokhara and other spots as we travel to Jude's villages (Peace Corps '90-'91). We hope to trek the Anapurna Circuit, possibly hike up to Everest Base Camp and will be volunteering at Sam's House, an orphanage in Pokhara.

Feb 19, 2008 Kathmandu to Bangkok, Thailand
Our time in Thailand will be purely vacation time, we hope to complete a scuba course in the warm and beautiful South China Sea.

Feb 27, 2008 Bangkok to Beijing, China
We will be volunteering in Yantai, Shandong Province through Global Volunteer Network/Sinoculture Exchange for two months. We will be volunteering teaching English to Chinese students and traveling the country on our off time.

Overland From China to Paris, France
We plan to travel via the Trans-Mongolian Railway from China to Russia, through Mongolia. Beyond that we will make our way into Europe to visit Jude's family in Italy and France, and my friend Julia in Germany.

June 5, 2008 Paris, France to Newark, NJ
Back for some summer fun with all our friends and family- get ready for the slide show!

*This is the most complete trip scheme we are able to provide at this time, it is all very subject to change. The best way to be in contact with us will be via email, debbie.koamaya@gmail.com and philip.jude.koamaya@gmail.com. We are planning to whip up a blog once we have fun photos and good stories to share. A warm invitation to anyone who may be able to join us along the journey.