Category Archives: China Trip

We are back! Well, we’ve actually been back for a few weeks now, and I’m FINALLY able to look at the pictures of the rest of our holiday! Rather than write posts for every day, I’m just going to put … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Teeheehee.

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 →

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 →

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 →