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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Last Day in Beijing
Today was Nathan’s birthday!!! So before we continue: Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Nathan, Happy Birthday to you! Ok, moving on! Today’s excursion’s took us on several LONG drives all over Beijing. The first … Continue reading
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Hutongs and a Wall
Our second day in Beijing began with a tour of traditional hutongs (narrow and winding streets with distinctive style houses) on a pedicab. This was the most awkward thing for me so far, as I feel VERY uncomfortable being pulled … Continue reading
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In Which I Get Food Poisoning
5-Star Cruise. Last Day. Chicken Salad (probable culprit). Rather sick me. Rather unpleasant last few days, but I’m coming right now so can get back on to putting up the posts.
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Beijing City
We arrived in Beijing on Monday afternoon, and met at the airport by the first of our guides for the trip, Jenny. Beijing Airport – huge! I think there’s 5 terminals! We landed on a runway on the opposite side … Continue reading
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Still alive!
We hit Beijing about a week ago, and the internet has suddenly become very hard to access! I have been writing posts on the laptop in Word so I can copy and paste when we get to Hangzhou in 4 … Continue reading
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A Whirlwind Tour of Hong Kong
Sunday started bright and early – although that was by accident! I’m still not used to the time difference. We met up with a friend of mine from work who had moved home to Hong Kong, and went on our … Continue reading
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A Day in Macao
On our first day overseas, we decided to go for a day trip to Macau. We got up early, found the subway, and got to experience the Hong Kong MTR for the first time. Auckland needs one of these! Found … Continue reading
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Planes, Trains, and a Truck Blockade
Friday 4th July: The day we flew out of Auckland to Hong Kong for the first leg of our journey. We had originally planned to leave home about 9-9.30am, however due to some incredible protest action by truckers in all … Continue reading
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Best Going-Away Present EVER!
I’ve finally finished my degree!!!!! I had a quick look online this afternoon, and the final results were in as follows: Managing Human Resource: B+ Organisational Behaviour: A That’s right, an A. My very FIRST A. I’m just a little … Continue reading
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