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November 30th 2010
Published: November 30th 2010
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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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Bob looking very solemn and holy indeed,Bob looking very solemn and holy indeed,
Bob looking very solemn and holy indeed,

how he kept it together I have no idea as we were all cracking up!!
Next it was Demond's turn...Next it was Demond's turn...
Next it was Demond's turn...

...she was enthralled by his hair as most people in China are!
By the way all these photos and trying on  the cloak wasn't normal...By the way all these photos and trying on  the cloak wasn't normal...
By the way all these photos and trying on the cloak wasn't normal...

...it was just because we were foreigners, but it certainly made our day more interesting!!
After this she wanted me to have a go,After this she wanted me to have a go,
After this she wanted me to have a go,

however I was laughing so much at the boys I just couldn't compose myself to stand there seriously!!
Cutting the grass with little clippers...Cutting the grass with little clippers...
Cutting the grass with little clippers...

...they REALLY tend to the gardens aroung here!!
This little woman was hilarious...This little woman was hilarious...
This little woman was hilarious...

...look how pushy she was trying to get me to buy souviners!
Mc Donalds-woohoo!!Mc Donalds-woohoo!!
Mc Donalds-woohoo!!

after a full day wandering around the huge Summer palace this was a great sight!!
Love this sign "Welcome again"Love this sign "Welcome again"
Love this sign "Welcome again"

chinenglish is everywhere is China where they use direct translation this is just one of many examples!
Mmmh this signage looks familiar...Mmmh this signage looks familiar...
Mmmh this signage looks familiar...

...surely there is copyright infringements here?
Inside the forbidden cityInside the forbidden city
Inside the forbidden city

this was the Chinese imperial palace, the permanent residence of the emperors of the Ming and the Qing Dynasties.



1st December 2010

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

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

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

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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