Tag China
Have visited China twice now (2010 and 2014) but there is so much more to discover. I’ll be back.
Coming through Customs
Customs at Sydney Airport this morning was an absolute nightmare. Although my baggage came off reasonably quickly, there were still delays. I have one of those new “electronic passports” which, … Read the rest “Coming through Customs”
Blame it on the Baijiu
My final complete day in Beijing was one of some rather intense socialising. It all began with late afternoon drinks, which then morphed into dinner, and then a bit of … Read the rest “Blame it on the Baijiu”
Walking On The Chinese Wall
The early 80s pop song, “Walking On The Chinese Wall” by Phillip Bailey has been repeating itself over and over in my head today. When it was released way back … Read the rest “Walking On The Chinese Wall”
Wet and Wild
The only other time I’ve been this cold and wet was two years ago in Sweden. Although it was summer, the combination of colder temperatures and wet weather combined for … Read the rest “Wet and Wild”
The Day Of Dirt
Those strong winds last night brought their fair share of dirt into Beijing. It’s not as bad as people have previously described the combination of dirt and pollution here – … Read the rest “The Day Of Dirt”