Monthly Archives: February 2016

Friday 19 February – to Auckland

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Mo

Nothing much to say about the flight really… good take off, chatted to a Chinese girl next to me who had spent Chinese New Year with her family in Beijing and was now returning to her home in Auckland – … Continue reading →

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Thursday 18 February – Beijing

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mo

Dawn breaking over the wing as I slide up the window blind just a little. In stark contrast to the dark wet night back at Heathrow, clear blue sky with a tinge of pink and orange as the sun creeps … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 17 February – off we go!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Mo

After a shaky start I have finally taken to the skies! Everything went to plan until I was half way down the hill to the railway station and realised I had left my passport in the scanner. Back half way … Continue reading →

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Sunday 14 February – prep workout

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Mo

I decided on a hike at least to Shorthampton today, leaving at 1pm in preparation for longer walks on my forthcoming trip.  I would wear the same walking gear I have prepared for the Great Wall.   It was a … Continue reading →

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Friday 12 February

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Mo

At last after much communication with Robin and then Ricky in Beijing, I have booked a driver to take me to see the Great Wall of China during my 12 hour stopover.  I hope I shall be wide awake enough … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 9 February – planning

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Mo

Twelve hours in Beijing Airport?? I don’t think so!  Let’s look at the options – I could take a rather overpriced “pod” to get a good night’s sleep – £75? I don’t think so; or a nearby hotel room with … Continue reading →

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Monday 8 February 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Mo

Well it looks like I’m headed back down under, such is the lure of that beautiful country and its welcoming people… my goodness…. was it really five years ago?! On the spur of the moment, so it seemed, way back on … Continue reading →

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