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November 1st 2010

Published: November 1st 2010

Hi all, It’s time to fill you in on our latest adventures, so grab a cuppa, relax, and come to China with us. Life is very different for us now, as you would expect. There have been many times in the last 13 days when I could have easily got on the on the first plane home, but then I would see something amazing and realise 'I can do this'. That this complex, challenging, mysterious, amazing pla... Read Full Entry

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Facing his fear

As you can see this Ox was scary...

Steady boy

He was starting to get the hang of it by now....

Taming the Ox

Note...the pink ribbons!

Ming Tomb

Standing in front of statue of Emperor Yong Le

Artists only

I was not permitted to do any art work here...

The Great Wall

One of about 200 photos we Took

The Great Wall

View

The views all around the wall were amazing

Having a breather...

A quick and fun ride down...

1st November 2010

Michael Darragh
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Taming the Wild Ox
Don't be fooled, this natural killer is much tougher than Elephants and Camels. The handler later thanked me for helping to tame this rogue, after my ride all the kids lined up 10 deep to have a go at this monster ... Ox man

1st November 2010

Warren
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hi
great photos, glad you are settling in....

1st November 2010

gramps
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soooooooooo jealous
It must of been a great weekend and not so cold at the wall,you all look so well... Snake man

1st November 2010

rubot
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brilliant!!
OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i am laughing and teary eyed all at the same time. What a way to 'travel the world' in that park!! i am jealous and so want to go there!!!! It looks absolutely brilliant. The Wall also looks neat, the ride down a little scary though. thanks for the update :)

6th November 2010

mark & di
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great memories
sounds great. we did the wall a few years ago in cold rain and sleet so you got to see it at its best. you are making memories of a lifetime. stay safe, have fun!

6th November 2010

mum
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what fun combined with a history lesson
I know what i'm doing when I visit you all next year

8th November 2010

Maxine
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woweee
Just read your blog, and looked at all your pics...what an adventure.... so sad Michael has to work he he he

20th December 2010

sharon walters
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Aunty Shaz
Hey Nat, Michael, Ty and Parris, what fun you guys are having. By the time we get over there in 2012 you will know all the neat places to go. Love you all

22nd December 2010

jenny g
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merry christmas
hi nat, wishing you all a very merry christams and the best in 2011. love hearing about your adventures and makes me want to come and join you . thanks for the sms and hope you enjoyed your break in Hong kong. take care and keep warm jenny x

12th January 2011

rosemary doyle
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Hello Family
Hi and love to all -love the letters/blog and all the pictures - I had tears as I read your experiences to date and the lovely pictures. The girls seem so much older and yoyu Nat and Michael look ten years younger for the experience - enjoy and happy new year. LLRD&JD

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