Summer 2016

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21 juli 2016
Summer 2016 Rachel Calder
I. Hate. Packing.
21 juli 2016, England ⋅ ⛅ 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, sunglasses found and flip flops packed. Nearly there. BA have texted to warn of a a busy terminal so we are leaving an hour earlier than originally planned tomorrow to avoid stress at Heathrow. The suitcases should all be zipped up by 9.30pm then it's gin and tonic time. Can't wait to watch 3 films in a row on the plane.Läs mer
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A quick snack
22 juli 2016, England ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Watching the planes.
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First meal in China
23 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ 🌫 31 °C
And only Tibet glacial spring water will do...
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Beihai Park by Rachel
23 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 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. It's madly busy here. Apparently you can only buy a car when you have paid taxes for 5 years and have your name drawn out of the car lottery. James keeps mentioning how everything is like Kung Fu Panda. Our guide is trying to explain about the legacy of the different dynasties. James is spot on.Läs mer
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Booze in Beijing by KC
24 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
In China, as well as 'wine', those in to finer tipple can try the more sophisticated 'redwine'.
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The power of nine by KC
24 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 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 the temple door.Läs mer
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The Forbidden City by Rachel
24 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☁️ 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 and gardens, most of it is shut off from visitors - I would love to explore the whole place. Must have been a bit quieter in the days of the emperor.Läs mer
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Kung fu show by Rachel
24 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Bizarre but enjoyable.
Ian HarrisIs the Kung fu of the hidden dragon type?
2016-07-24Svara
Rachel CalderNot exactly! They did some pretty amazing moves...
2016-07-24Svara
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Someone's been shopping...
24 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Hugh Calder Now that just looks too complex!
2016-07-25Svara
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Hmmmm
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
Doesn't work quite as well as I ❤NY.
Lol!😂
2016-08-01Svara
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Temple of Heaven
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
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Games
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☁️ 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
2016-07-25Svara
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The Summer Palace by Rachel
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 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 a few sprawling beautifully decorated buildings and the palace of Timely Rains and Extensive Moisture.Läs mer
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Summer 2016 Rachel Calder
Hopping ghosts
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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Hutong by Rachel
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 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 toilet facilities. This brave (strong) rickshaw driver took us on a tour and we had the opportunity to look inside a home and drink some jasmine tea. I had to restrain myself from freeing the caged animals!Läs mer
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Silk Street by Rachel
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Nice to know there has been a suitable ambassador spreading British good cheer here before us.
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Observations in China by Rachel
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 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 ridiculously tall just sweaty
- I exercised restraint when our guide made disparaging comments about the Dalai Lama.
- parts of Chinese history are not to be acknowledged or spoken about. I knew this was the case before but it is different experiencing it first hand.
- the Chinese don't do left handed all children learn to write with their right hand
- the way our guide spoke about the government felt like she had a strict third parent that was to be obeyed. It made me appreciate the freedoms I take for granted in the UK - even if that means Brexit.
- Bejing feels an incredibly safe , friendly city.
- I will never drive in Bejing. It feels like you narrowly avoid killing someone at every junction/set of traffic lights.Läs mer
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Summer 2016 Rachel Calder
Taking the tube
25 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 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...
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The Wall by James
26 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 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 a centipede that was alive. I also helped a beatle on it's back. At the end there was a bin shaped like a cut down tree.Läs mer
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Chopsticks by KC
26 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
James has mastered chopsticks...
Hugh Calder Now that is just plain sensible!
2016-07-26Svara
I don't believe it! James, you are eating something new and with chopsticks. Well done you. Grampa
2016-07-28Svara
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TV shows by KC
26 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
All the latest TV shows are available in Beijing...
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Ian HarrisI'm looking forward to The Loo coming to screens in the UK.
2016-07-26Svara
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Off the Wall by KC
26 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 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.
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Hugh Calder Wow! Where is everyone? Thank you for sharing these experiences with us. Just brilliant.
2016-07-26Svara
Looks like a long walk to get to the end. Does anyone mountain bike along the great wall? Nigel
2016-07-28Svara
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... in Beijing
26 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ 🌙 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... Kevin and I managed to polish off a sugared cream puff with bits of raw onion blended in. Very odd. Best duck ever.Läs mer
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Ian Harris Surely *some* of have something nice inside?
2016-07-26Svara
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Red Wall Garden Hotel - Bejing
26 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
James comment: It's so different (looking at the Chinese furniture)
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When you need to go... by KC
27 juli 2016, Kina ⋅ ☀️ 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 seat (think rural France)!Läs mer
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Rachel CalderI'm going to have nightmares about the toilet experience. Amber - thank goodness for squatting practise.
2016-07-27Svara
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