Beijing

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Well we are here now! Thanks to Rose and Nick Buckley for the ride to the station in HK. It calmed me down and was a nice way to go. The train journey was better than any of us thought. We were a bit worried when we saw the 6 bunks but we then got redirected to the 4 berth cabins and made ourselves at home. The time passes really slowly and quickly at the same time! We've read, played cards and the fave so far Yahtzee! Good old Ailsa getting us that one by winning bingo in HK!! The food on the train was fine - at least the chicken was. The less said about the interesting barbecued duck the better!!!
We're in luxury at The Renaissance Hotel just now but I bet we're the only guests drying underwear with a hair dryer. Ailsa confessed that she's dragging her portable DVD player around. This wouldn't be so bad if she'd fessed up before we left - we might have bought DVDs with us!!!!!
All chargers are going in the room just now - travelling with the Hart girls involves a ridiculous amount of electronics!!!
Well off to look at the Bird's Nest Stadium, stock up on real grub (we were actually jealous of a woman with a can of sweetcorn for goodness sake!) and get an early night. Leave about 6am for the station. Zai jian from Beijing.

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Comments

[Ally Shedden]

Travelling Light
Hi Sis - good to hear you've got the esentials with you. Can I ask why you're drying your knickers with a hair dryer when there is a perfectly good laundry service available? Is that some good old Scottish thrift coming out?? Pope's in town here and said to wish you all the best (well it was in Latin so I think that was what he said). Love to all. Ally

[Elinor Shedden]

Wish We Were There!!!!!
This is certainly a trip you won't forget in a hurry and what an experience. This is a brilliant way to keep in touch.

[Maggie]

Travelling
Good to hear that you are on your way. Is Sally around? Just to make you wish the miles away - NOT - it is a stunning 15 degrees here today! Great that Rae got the job - congrats if you read this. Will be looking forward to reading about the rest of your adventures.

[Janet]

Glad to see your adventure is underway and all is well. Looking forward to more pictures! Love to you all. Janet, Andrew, Amy, Tom and Rachel

[Tamsin Thornburrow]

hahaha
heyy, this is so awesome! I heard about your blog from my mum!! Thanks to me that ailsa played bingo with us and won!! Can't wait to see you guys in October :) Tamsin