30 Sep

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29 Sep

Dull and cloudy this morning when we got up. We departed Oslo at 1200, still dull and cloudy. We arrived Schiphol one hour thirty later, dull cloudy and raining. Not much happening today as it is an all day travelling day, we get to sit in Schiphol for almost four hours then around nine hours to Beijing plus a 6 hour time difference.

30 Sep

Well here we are I Beijing, customs and immigration was fast, efficient and painless. Then we arrived at the Novatel, our guide tells us it is almost the most inefficient hotel in Beijing to check into. It certainly was poor as it took 45 minutes to get sorted at the desk then we were told that the rooms were not yet cleaned so there would be a 2 hour wait before we could gain access. Tianemen Square is only a few blocks away so we walked down there and then wandered around the square with heaps of other people. Folks are friendly and a number have approached us to chat, mainly to practice their English but certainly friendly as well. Off to see the Great Wall tomorrow.

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Comments

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Round the world
Way to go guys, Norway to China, what a contast! Everyday has me logging on from a small island in Tanzania to see what mischeif you are getting up to next! I bet you had a few beers in Schipol! Beijing's air looks filthy! Cheers from the beach. Raf