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Tuesday, 30 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery
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Saturday, 27 Oct 2012 | Views [378]
Oh we both slept badly on the train. Not sure why as we had less people in the cabin (only two double bunks) and we could close the door to block out some of the smoke. The toilet situation was a little bit better too. However we both slept fitfully ... Read more >
Friday, 26 Oct 2012 | Views [308]
A very laid back kind of day today- a few trips here and there but mostly sitting on the couch, drinking coffee, drinking tea, chatting and laughing. It was lovely to see Ben, who got back late last night but it was priceless to see Adah's reaction to ... Read more >
Friday, 26 Oct 2012 | Views [555] | Comments [1]
Another lovely night’s sleep and leisurely morning, though many frustrating technical moments for me trying to upload photos and stories- meaning that I left my camera behind today as photos were still loading. I instead spent the morning in charge ... Read more >
Friday, 26 Oct 2012 | Views [439]
A very slow start to the morning today, which is just unheard of usually! More chats around the table and unhurried time spent together. Adah had a wonderfully long morning sleep and we didn’t stir from the apartment until lunchtime.
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Friday, 26 Oct 2012 | Views [365]
The train trip was much more comfortable than we expected, though we did tread a fine line between dehydration and not wanting to use the toilets too much. We got some sleep on reasonably clean and comfortable beds with the only disturbance to our slumber ... Read more >
Friday, 26 Oct 2012 | Views [375]
We had an excellent go at trying everything at the buffet this morning: pumpkin cakes, cucumber juice and the egg bar! We had been dreaming of the yummy croissants too but learnt a valuable lesson- she who hesitates at the croissant station gets no croissant…... Read more >
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Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012 | Photo Gallery
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Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012 | Views [615] | Comments [1]
Woke up after a luxurious sleep and a shower in my own private suite (Belinda kindly slept in the extra bed in the living room) and up to the included buffet breakfast on the top floor. Warning this entry will contain over the top food descriptions as ... Read more >
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Monday, 22 Oct 2012 | Views [550] | Comments [1]
The China adventure has started! We had another great flight from Singapore to Beijing with delicious dinner, a glass of wine and a reassuring American pilot. The airport was enormous with a soaring, dome shaped ceiling. It was very quiet that late at ... Read more >
Tags: beijing