travelkidz...
Well, things didn't really pick up in the first few hours getting out of Vietnam and into China. Some prick tried to swipe Tina's bag on the overnight bus, but got sussed out in the process. While I'm pretty sure he didn't understand a word of the "kick your MF arse if you try that sh1t again" verbal he got, we didn't see any more trouble (other than a sleepless night) and made it safe and with all our belongings into Kunming.
The first impression of China was...
My god, no-one speaks a word of English here!!!
After the intial shock of this and getting use to working around it, Kunming was really nice. A real breath of fresh air after Vietnam. While we only stayed 1 day, we all agreed it would have been nice to spend some more time in Kunming.
Everything just keeps getting easier...
The flights were so easy over to Beijing and we got a taxi with no problems to the 365 hotel.
Was I sounding over conifdent there???
Yep, we wanted the 365 Inn, not the 365 hotel. No worries though, a short ride in the cab later and we ended up in the correct place which turned out to be a cool backpaker haunt smack in the middle of Beijing.
The first day in Beijing was spent getting our bearings and we headed out to the Silk Road area for some shopping. First item for everyone was jackets. Zero degrees here folks, with a biting wind. I have to say I am very happy with my (maybe not so) original Mammut soft shell for 15 euros. Keeps me very warm though.
Day 2 here in Beijing and all rugged up; we decided to explore Tiananmen Square and up through the Forbidden City. So impressive. The size of the square and the pictures in the mind of the young guy in front of the tank, against the grandure and elegence and decandence of the past dynasties. Really cool.
Day 3 here (today) saw us take a day out for the kids and head to the indoor playground. A bit overpriced, but they had a great fun. Jamie has never been so energetic. I guess he really needed it.
Tomorrow we meet up with the tour group in the afternoon. On the one hand it will be nice to have someone lead the way, on the other it is also a bit of a shame as we have been making our way round really well despite all challenges being thrown at us.
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Dad (Mittwoch, 31 März 2010 01:25)
yeah, starting to feel real. come home, all is forgiven... Do they have easter in china? all is well. love dad
Steve (Mittwoch, 31 März 2010 22:09)
Is Kunming a place or the local prostitute!!!!!!!!
Weltanschauung (Donnerstag, 01 April 2010 08:27)
Hi Mick, sorry we missed your call yesterday but we understand that the logistics are odd at your end. But you sounded a little sad - presumably at not being able to reach us. Hope all is well. We are so looking forwards to seeing you. Love, Dad
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