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Thursday 18 February – Beijing

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!

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

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

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

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

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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Friday 27 March – Back to Yangon

Relishing every last minute in this paradise, I took an early morning swim. Patricia was already out on the beach somewhere collecting special shells.   There were little scratched patterns around holes in the sand where the hermit crabs had been … Continue reading

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Thursday 26 March – Snorkelling

Breakfast brought to our apartment by 2 cheery Burmese girls. All manner of cakes, pastries and croissants and a pot of coffee all on bamboo woven trays. We enjoyed this on our balcony looking out on the White sand and turquoise … Continue reading

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Wednesday – 25 March Ngapali Beach

We watched several hot air balloons pass over us sillouetted against the pink morning light as we headed for the airport.  (I’m rather proud of this photo which was taken from a moving vehicle, and includes not only the oxen … Continue reading

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Tuesday 24 March – around Bagan

Today we were collected by our guide at 8am after early wake up call … loud singing from speakers around the hotel.   An early start before the 40 Degree heat of the day, we took a walk through the … Continue reading

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