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Hi Richard, Finally got round to reading your blog, thanks to Steph reminding me. China sounds an amazing place. Definitely a country of contrasts. We're looking forward to seeing the piccys. Are you not 'fed' up with noodles yet??? I like the sound of the banquets - but I wonder what you actually get ..... Do you know exactly what you're eating? The loos sound lovely. See you soon. Continue to keep safe. Love Kay and Geoff xxx

Lucky you
Just had 3 boring days in Italy walking in the mountains picking bagfuls of sweet chestnuts and figs 28deg. Bill

Different World
Sounds good so far pops. Is Xiazhuang near Dali? I spent a 2 or 3 days in Dali in 2002 & also Kunming. Kunming is only about 200 miles north of Sa Pa in Northern Vietnam, where Paul & I did some trekking last November. Martin & I went Mountain biking on the South Downs this weekend. First time I've had martin on his bike this year I think. Hopefully we'll keep it up & ride every weekend now.

Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Richard, good to see you're still making progress! The news over here has been full of the terrible bush fires in Victoria but I presume you've kept out of their way. Regards, Bill

Greetings!
Hi Dad. Sorry I haven't left a message before now, but we've enjoyed keeping up with your progress. The girls (older two!) keep looking to see what you're up to. Mum said you'd arrived safely at Paul's and were enjoying a barbecue. Australia has been on our news a lot because of all the bush fires, heat and deaths! Keep away from the bush!! Last night we went to Jill's 40th birthday party and got home at 2.30am, when it was a chilly minus 4.5 degrees. I had consumed a little more wine than was sensible, and Kitty woke up just as my head hit the pillow!!! She then woke again at 6.30 for another feed. Torture!! Mum's here now and we are about to have a lunch of roast chicken, Yorkshire pudding etc, which should be good. Looking forward to seeing you next week. Preparations are ongoing for Kitty's Christening - two weeks today. See you soon, Enjoy your last week, lots of love Joanne and gang xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Grandad
hi Grandad! I hope you are having a great time in new-zealend! and Australia. Bye xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx lll(oo)lll ll(~)ll monkey's face!!!! =D

Now then...
Father, you don't appear to be having much luck with your accomodation on this trip - the word "plywood" has been utilised on more than one occasion when describing the furnishings. Perhaps you should warn hoteliers in advance about your dodgy prostate so you don't have to trudge across puddled car parks in the middle of the night... I thought perhaps that the bird that you heard making the sound of a bell and a door hinge could have been a Lyre Bird. They can replicate practically any sound they hear. They are renound for replicating chain saws and camera shutters. But I think they can only be found in Australia (not sure). I heard one doing a very realistic impression of my WR250 when I was out in the bush one day! I was rather perturbed to hear that you were photographing road kill. They locals must think you are crazy! Possums are vermin in NZ as they cause a lot of damage. Have fun and I'll see you soon. By the way; it's 41 deg C here today and is forecast 43 tomorrow and 40 for Friday and Saturday. Hopefully it will have cooled a bit by the time you get here. Take care, Paul

Hello Father, it sounds like you're having a very challenging time and have had some bad luck along the way. I'm glad your that leg is improving and that you're enjoying the scenery. See you in 12 days! Paul

Bon Voyage
Have a good time and take care you old blogger!!

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