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June 21st 2008
Published: June 21st 2008
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After an exhausting 14 hour flight we finally arrived at Hong Kong International airport and it took another 2 hours to get to our hotel. I was miserable, I got sick on the plane and felt horrible the last seven hours of the flight. Needless to say we went straight to sleep once we reached our hotel; it was perfect considering it was 10 pm HK time, so when we woke up the next morning we were rea... Read Full Entry



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Forbidden CityForbidden City
Forbidden City

This is actually a picture of a picture but it offers a great view.
Forbidden PalaceForbidden Palace
Forbidden Palace

Inside the Forbidden city there is the forbidden palace where only the Emperor, his concubines and a few selected individuals could enter.
Emperor's other throneEmperor's other throne
Emperor's other throne

Where he sat during the plowing ceremony, here he would give the okay for the planting season to start. And he would plow the first row himself.
Photo 5Photo 5
Photo 5

Just what we needed after a hot day of walking aorund.
Red Lantern HostelRed Lantern Hostel
Red Lantern Hostel

Entryway is down an alley.
CourtyardCourtyard
Courtyard

That door on the left is our room.
Tianamen SquareTianamen Square
Tianamen Square

At the flag lowering ceremony.
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Photo 4

It was very crowded.
Olympic CountdownOlympic Countdown
Olympic Countdown

Displayed at the China National Museum



30th June 2008

Being ripped off is just part of the expereince ;)
Great pics, Jon looks very GQ in the first one :P I know I shouldn't encourage you but remember you can always mail things to my place for safe keeping until you get back. Don't let pack space hold ya back, just yer budget ;)

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