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So to a happy early night to rest for the Forbidden City next day.
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We also found a little shop right opposite our hotel where we could buy essentials like wine and Diet Coke!
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, instead of having a huge portion plonked in front of you. We were in the mood for fish and vegetables and I have to say it was yummy.
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I have to say that I really love the Chinese style of eating, where you choose a selection of dishes and just share them,
7:18 AM Aug 10th
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We decided not to be too adventurous on our first night and entered a restaurant with bilingual signs in the window and tablecloths
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and our first taste of Tsingdao beer, in a roadside stall.
After yet another sleep it was time to think about dinner.
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but we wisely left that until we were awake and just wandered round, generally getting our bearings
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, and explore our surroundings. Our hotel was ideally situated within walking distance of the Forbidden City;
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, which was wonderful as we were SOOOOOOO tired!
After a much-needed sleep we ventured out to find basics like an ATM and bottled water,
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the friendly staff spoke excellent English and, despite arriving at the crack of dawn, we were able to check in immediately,
7:15 AM Aug 10th
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town so I can only conclude that it must have been very new or something. I certainly could not fault the hotel –
7:15 AM Aug 10th
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, which is fortunate because our hotel proved difficult to find. It was a large hotel in the centre of town
7:14 AM Aug 10th
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We of course got ripped off by the taxi driver, but not too badly and at least he was friendly and spoke reasonable English,
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However, we all passed through without incident.
5:42 AM Aug 10th
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I’m terrified of doctors at the best of times; never mind being the other side of the world and not speaking the language!
5:42 AM Aug 10th
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Of course, I knew China was a totalitarian state but that really brought it home to me
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and we are informed that we could be forced to submit to a medical examination!
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Somewhat scary however is the fact that the ‘plane is quarantined due to paranoia about swine ‘flu
5:40 AM Aug 10th
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15th July 2009
Arrive Beijing at the crack of dawn, already 27 C – YAY!
5:39 AM Aug 10th
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My business:
Genuine marketing opportunity
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