Here we are in NSW

Just the short flight from Sydney remains for us to get home. China was good, impressive in many ways and provided a bit of adventure. Not straightforward to navigate (eg payments, communications) even in these modern times. You need a tour or lots of patience. The scale of things is very impressive (infrastructure, tourism) and make you wonder how much they need the rest of the world. On the other hand, the signs of an earlier property collapse make you wonder whether they depend on pushing 'the next big thing' (which will be hi tech industries). The people seemed good although they have a different approach to respecting personal space (that is also evident on the roads!). The food was ok -- some of it good but some of it a bit too out there or too much the same (more noodles). Overall, definitely worth a look.Read more