That brings back some memorres Claire.
Glad you enjoyed Doyles and got to see the flying foxes.
Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Queensland is great north of Cairns.
Hi Hi Claire,
Scott and I have just returned from our trip to China. We visited all the places you did on your Blog and enjoyed every moment.
Our biggest impression of China was the crowds..and how they were everywhere with their different colored hats! In some places we could have just lifted our feet and been pushed along by the crowd without even walking. I found the little old grandma's and grandpa's quite pushy by the way.
We too had people taking our pictures every where we went. Scott says we are probably in 100 family albums by now. I think they thought Scott was " a big American puppy" and probaby me too! They liked to touch my hair also.
After Bejing we flew to YiYang and cruised for 4 days in the three gorges and saw the dam. It was very beautiful. We end in Chong Ching and when to the zoo there to see the pandas. Sounds like our zoo was nicer and cleaner than yours.
Then on to Xi'an and then Shanghai and Souzou the venice of CHina. A real neat city. LAstly HOng Kong.
I also found the food "on a stick" quite interesting and did try "chicken toes " my self. Very cartalidge like...and pickeled.
Won't try that again!
I too found the diaperless babies interesting and watched them poop on the streets and then their mothers just walk away and leave it. Sure must save them a ton of money on Diapers but must get very messy in the house.
After 18 days I don't care if I ever eat Chinese food again. I can imagine how you feel after several months!
Linda
Thailand Looks like an amazing place to go to. I'm sure places like this are unforgettable for years to come. Look forward to reading more of your adventures.
Phuket Looks fabulous , Claire.
Told mum you'd had a tattoo. I peeled her off the ceiling and then told her it was only a henna one.Boy, do you know your mum.
Wish we could have been there with you.
Love to you all,
Dad
Wow! Wow - this place looks fabulous. Traveling to far away places provides the most amazing lifetime experiences and you certainly came across some on this trip. If only there were more time and money!
What a month Hi Claire,
Just enjoyed reading your news report. I had to laugh regarding the loo's over there, especially taking your own toilet paper.
Megan you look good in your short skirt. School uniforms are not too bad after all.............
Sophie hope you keep helping your class mates with their english.
Leaving off now. Take care and love to all.
Kate.
Big Day Megan and Sophie. You both look really great in your new school uniforms. Hope you make lots of long lasting friends, and enjoy your "new home". Claire and Kevin, keep up the updates, please.
Love to you all. Kate and Robert.
Hi Claire,
What an interesting start. I am sure, however, it made you miss home somewhat. I printed out your report for everyone to see.
I look forward to your next blog. Hope Sopies feels better soon.
Linda
I am a married mom of 2 girls, who is from England but now calls Massachusetts, USA home. We are about to relocate to Hangzhou, China for 7 months with my husbands job. We're looking at the move as a way to see a part of the world that we would normally just read about. It s an adventure we'll never forget.... full info
Dad
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I'm pig sick with envy. Those pictures had better be good, Sophie. Can't wait to see you all again in Shrewsbury