I. Hate. Packing.
21 июля 2016 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We are all getting pretty excited about the big trip. If only we could head out without having to consider packing requirements for 6 weeks and 3 different climates. 4 loads of washing done,Читать далее
A quick snack
22 июля 2016 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Watching the planes.
First meal in China
23 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ 🌫 31 °C
And only Tibet glacial spring water will do...
Beihai Park by Rachel
23 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We made it! Long flight but James has dealt with the lack of sleep incredibly well (better than his parents actually). Navigating a boat around the lake in Beihai park helped, only one minor crash.Читать далее
Booze in Beijing by KC
24 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
In China, as well as 'wine', those in to finer tipple can try the more sophisticated 'redwine'.
The power of nine by KC
24 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
Nine is a special number in Beijing. Here is James checking that the number of stones in each circle can be divided by nine and trying to gain immortality by touching on one of the nine nails in theЧитать далее
The Forbidden City by Rachel
24 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Most of China decided to visit today too. Busy, hot and humid. We discovered that being an emperor or a woman at the time the City was in use wouldn't have been much fun. Beautiful buildings andЧитать далее
Kung fu show by Rachel
24 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Bizarre but enjoyable.
Someone's been shopping...
24 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Hmmmm
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Doesn't work quite as well as I ❤NY.
Temple of Heaven
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Games
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Hugh Calder
Love your hat James! You are seeing some wonderful things. It is great to be able to see some of the places you are experiencing. Love to you and your Mum and Dad. xx
The Summer Palace by Rachel
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Again - so many people and everything is seen through a haze of pollution. The Emperor's summer house. It is more about the gardens than the buildings, the name conjures up a big house but there are aЧитать далее
Hopping ghosts
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
The raised door boundary in old buildings stops hopping ghosts from getting in at night and the wealth of the house from getting out.
Hutong by Rachel
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
My favourite place so far. The area is now protected by the government and the houses are worth a fortune but most stay because of the strong community, living very simply with communal toiletЧитать далее
Silk Street by Rachel
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Nice to know there has been a suitable ambassador spreading British good cheer here before us.
Observations in China by Rachel
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
- most woman wear beautiful dresses as standard day wear and no-one seems to sweat.
- I thought we would feel like big friendly giants (my sister in law's observation) but I didn't feel ridiculouslyЧитать далее
Taking the tube
25 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The Beijing tube is an experience, from the bag checks for every passenger on entry to the TV adverts lazered on to the carriage windows. Oh, and it is pretty busy...
The Wall by James
26 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Today we went to the great wall of China. On the way we got really sweaty. Some parts of the wall was broken. We had some good snacks that we brought. When we finished we went down on a path. We saw aЧитать далее
Chopsticks by KC
26 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
James has mastered chopsticks...
I don't believe it! James, you are eating something new and with chopsticks. Well done you. Grampa
TV shows by KC
26 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
All the latest TV shows are available in Beijing...
Off the Wall by KC
26 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
The Great Wall was amazing if very hot. Apparently we spent the longest on the wall of any group taken by our guide which felt like an achievement in sweltering heat. The views were spectacular.
Hugh Calder
Wow! Where is everyone? Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. Just brilliant.
Looks like a long walk to get to the end. Does anyone mountain bike along the great wall? Nigel
... in Beijing
26 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ 🌙 28 °C
We had to finish off with some Peking duck. James loved it. The food was beautiful. Not sure about the deserts, James got a shock when he discovered his white chocolate shell was filled with wasabi...Читать далее
Red Wall Garden Hotel - Bejing
26 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
James comment: It's so different (looking at the Chinese furniture)
When you need to go... by KC
27 июля 2016 г., Китай ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
One thing which I didn't expect in China was public toilets. Lots of them. Well signed and often very clean, they are maintained by the government. Although don't count on a toilet bowl and seatЧитать далее
Rachel CalderI'm going to have nightmares about the toilet experience. Amber - thank goodness for squatting practise.