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CHINA | Friday, 28 March 2008 | Views [787] | Comments [11]

Finally packing up and getting ready to leave .This new journey has been a long time in the planning [this is not something I usually do when I am travelling ]and has had a few problems not least being the first part of the trip to Lhasa to say goodbye to my friends there, has had to be cancelled .Maybe on the later part of the journey I will get there. Just got the ticket to Urumqi for Friday 4th where I will meet up with Cath and fly to Kashgar ,We hope to be able to hit Kashgar during the weekend market but it really is too early in the trip to be considering buying more carpets . Will have more to add when I am actually on the way

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I will keep reading and share all interesting things you have on the way! Enjoy the trip!

Dongling Apr 2, 2008 11:16 AM

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Hi Alison

Didn't know you were in Beijing Emma was there over Easter. She is working for a travel agency in Motueka and all the staff went for the weekend. She travelled Business class and stayed in a five star hotel so no jet lag. Tim has been in hospital for two months. Emma and Andrew are going to build a house in Golden Bay soon and Bridgid is in the 6th form. I'am OK a bit stressed but whats new. Are you going for a tiki tour? Happy Birthday, Cheers and Luv Pam

Pam Bourke Apr 2, 2008 11:53 AM

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hi alison dont know how often you read this but if its late sorry, i hope that you have a good birthday on the 2nd april. we look forward to your visit to england. take care when on your travels love from all the family, lesley

lesley Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM

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Alison,

I am so glad you are doing this blog! I am excited to read about your adventure. Yes, I agree with you no carpets yet!!!

Happy Birthday.

Take care of yourself,
Megan

Megan Apr 2, 2008 10:34 PM

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Hey Alison,

Instead of sending the mail to your Hotmail ID, thought of doing my part to populate your blog. :)

All good at my end ... right now I am in Delhi but will be bk in Ktm in another two weeks ... do you think that we will be able to catch up if you can make it to Ktm?? Or, would you have already left?? Do throw some light on when exactly you will be in Ktm ... it would be great to meet you.

Yes, I am still shuffling between Ktm and Delhi ... working out till now. Let's see how things shape up in the days ahead.

Do respond in my Hotmail Id. I might not remember to check this blog.:)

Cheers,
Bhuwan

Bhuwan Apr 4, 2008 4:07 AM

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Hi Alison,
Yes I thought of you on April 2nd...that's as far as I got though.
Mary C texted me to ask if I had seen your clog...quite bewildering, I thought you must have moved to the Netherlands. When are you going to make it over to us...you are in heavy demand by the looks of things. Have a safe trip. All fine here, we were in US over Easter, called to Denver to see Ann Marie, do you remember her from KTM? Had a brilliant time. Travelled around a lot. We'll be here all summer and plenty of room.
Take care,

Eilis

Eilis Kavanagh Apr 6, 2008 6:25 AM

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Hey Alison,
It's really sooo pity that we've missed your hug..Although you have left a lovely note ,,,but still a bit sad to know u were already on your way while we are sleeping!
Hope u have a good Journey..

Zorigul Apr 6, 2008 10:29 PM

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Hey Alison,

At long last the outlaws have departed...
Lots of irritation on our part but no blood shed.

You've been away for ten days now - hope the blog silence is a reflection of the fun you & Cath are having.

You're probably missing coverage of the Olympic torch - in London and now Paris. Protesters are out in force and it's very lively. The torch is protected by a ring of Chinwahnese security minders who look pretty tough. Whoever said that any publicity is better than none? Don't think that they were a CCP official!

Keep up the good work and let us know about all the fun and games you gals are having!!!

A.x

John+Andrew Apr 7, 2008 10:54 PM

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hello Alison,

how's been going? are you all right? be safe and be smiling...best wishes to you!

regards

bingtao and Xuetao

bingtao Apr 14, 2008 6:33 PM

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hi alison, when are you coming to england, is it 5th may, just a thought did you know this is a bank holiday, see you then lots of love Lesley and family

lesley Apr 23, 2008 4:53 AM

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Hi Alison,
Did think of you on your b'day but only 3 weeks later manage to send greetings.Hope the travels are going well.When will u be back? heading to ireland again myself in july ----my mum very unwell.We are all doing well--only minor dramas to haunt us these days! happy travelling

MARY & ANDREW CIARAN FINN & RONAN

MARY & ANDREW May 1, 2008 12:54 PM