In China

Hi All -

 

Sorry for not posting any updates earlier on the China experience this trip. I also didn't bring my multi-card reader to post my pictures! So that will have to wait until I get back.

 

We have been a little pampered on this trip with top class hotels and too much food. We have also had a guide and driver all the way except for the train trips (but even then they saw us right up to the train door). In Beijing I got to go out on my own via the subway system and explore, while Peter was on the day tours. That was a bit more to my taste, I must concede. Eating a bit more simply, and with a lot less waste of food, as well.

 

We have been from Beijing to Datong, Tai Yuan, Ping Yao, Xian, Luo Luang. All very different places (but lots of Buddha's!). We have managed to get to Catholic Churches along the way, but tomorrow is looking to be a challenge for Sunday mass as the guide doesn't seem to know anyone who knows anyone Catholic. Plus, we are travelling between cities tomorrow too! I will do a bit of an internet search now to see if I can find the address.

 

Bye for the moment. Off to Zheng Zhou and the Shanghai this week.

 

Sean