Category Archives: New Zealand Revisited

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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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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