This is my first entry, of many, letting you know my exploits over the last three weeks. In this time I've visited three countries, six cities, and done a lot along the way. Arriving in Beijing was a massive culture shock but I soon learnt to cope - with a few mistakes along the way. The locals are really friendly but it does take them a while to stop staring at the strange people!? The trip started in Beijing where we met the rest of the group we are travelling with through China, the group was led by 'Big Nigel' (a 6'6" Aussie monster), then there is Samwise (a wise old traveller), Sophie (a London socialite), Peg-leg (he has a wooden leg), Egor (looks like he should have been named Egor), Dorothy (an Aussie copper who
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