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November 30th 2010

Published: November 30th 2010

Another day off and I've some free time so it's back to writing another blog. Even though I moved to Tangshan three months ago now and have settled down (if you could call it that?!) and have a job etc my travelling has by no means stopped! On Mondays and Tuesdays my two consecutive days off or what I have become very accustomed to calling the weekend I have visited lots of surrounding cities. T... Read Full Entry

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Elaine Mc Garvey

IrishGlobetrotter

Well I left Ireland on the 2nd of July 2010, so I have been travelling now for quite a while. I backpacked through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos for 2 months and I had an absolute ball. Then I set up base in China for 6 months to teach English. After that I was off again, I backpacked down through China for a month and then crossed into Vietnam where I travelled around for a bit. Finally I flew to Australia on April 12th with a one years working holiday visa. This is where the plan ends.... what happens in Australia and afterwards is completely wide open so whatever happens next is just all part... full info

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Inside the subways is no different!

Tobacco Street,

a cool street with little chinese knick knack shops!!

The clown flower shop...

...this is only a model clown outside but...

here is the real life clown...

...imagine getting dressed like this for work every morning!!

And here is is off to deliver some flowers!

Mini supermarket....

"supermarket" it was barely bigger than a newsagents and it was packed!

Tiananmen Square

the largest city square in the world can fit 10,000,000 people at one time!!!!

Tiananmen tower

the entrance to the forbidden city also known as the palace museum.

The controversial Mao Zedong...

...who championed communism in China and was the first leader of the Peoples Republic of China.

Mao Zedong memorial hall

Monument to the people

This Monument was built in memory of the martyrs who laid down their lives for the revolutionary struggles of the Chinese people during the 19th and 20th centuries.

The Great Hall of the people

What a long day this would be standing around...

The entrance to the Summer Palace

1st December 2010

Mike McGarvey
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Hi there Elaine!
I live near Seattle, Washington State, USA and have been following some of your travels. Google tells me when you're on the Internet. I'm an old guy and have been married 37 years. I have always dreamed of going to China. Maybe someday. We have been to Europe, however. In the meantime I will enjoy your writing and pictures. My garden is rather extensive. Check out my albums on Webshots. http://community.webshots.com/user/phildert Best regards, Mike

2nd December 2010

IrishGlobetrotter
Elaine Mc Garvey

Hello to my namesake!
Hi Mike, maybe google tells you when I'm online as we are long lost relatives or something!! Anyways glad you're enjoying my travel blogs, keep the dream alive and someday you just may make it to China. Unfortunately I can't view your website as it is blocked by the Chinese government, it's just one more thing that is part and parcel of Chinese culture access to the many internet websites are restricted.

20th February 2011

Wouter
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Cool!!
Cool to see this pics again! Had a great time in Beijing with you guys. How are you doing at the moment? Still a volunteer in China? cheers!

22nd February 2011

IrishGlobetrotter
Elaine Mc Garvey

Is this Bob/Walder?
Hey still in China but I finish teaching next weekend then Im off travelling again. One or two places to see in China first, then Im heading to Vietnam, after that who knows?! How did your trip go?

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