Far East Journal
Governor Linda Lingle is sending the Star-Bulletin daily installments of her journal as she travels through China and South Korea.

The 10-day trip is intended to expand Hawaii's business, educational and cultural opportunities.

Day 1Excitement grows as group starts Asia trip
Day 2Chinese drawn to Hawaii's 'heaven on earth'
Day 3'Tourists' from Hawaii experience eye-opening visit to Shanghai
Day 4China trek runs gamut from glitzy red carpet to monumental moment
Day 5Beijing gives Olympic effort
Day 6Chinese students wow isle visitors
Day 7Hawaii, Zhongshan share historical and cultural ties
Day 8Lingle sees opportunity in Korea
Day 9Isle-bound Koreans hope for speedier visas
Day 10Whirlwind trip ends in visit with Hawaii troops in Korea