Well...here we are in China

Day 1

WELL here we are In China ….

We arrived yesterday afternoon after an all night flight… that wasn’t too bad actually. Qantas have these cool TV screens in the back of your seats and there’s a selection of like 20 movies you can watch. I watched the Pursuit of happiness… (And K U were right … They did know about “THE SECRET”) It was a fantastic Movie…

THANKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK god Alex had arranged for someone to come and pick up from the airport, because I don’t think any of us were in the right frame of mind to figure out a way for us to get back to the hotel…

The drive from the airport was some what interesting; Pam was like a kid in a candy shop… OHHH look at this, look at that... Sitting there in the front taking pics of everything that went by. OHHH forgot to mention … This really spun me out. They drive on the other side of the road over here, I totally didn’t expect that and I have never been in a car they were “around the other way” Hopefully I can get a pic of it while we are over here.. The traffic over here is like nothing I have seen before. There is just an amazing amount of vehicles on the road. They dodge each other weave in and out and really drive like maniacs.

This is a pic of a quiet road …



This road I think would have been about 10 lanes wide and thank god had a bridge that went underneath it. I was freeking out just looking at it LMAO (I think you get the picture of how MAD and crazy it is over here.

OK what next… We were dropped of at the hotel and all went to our rooms for a nana nap and a chill out . I decided that I would go and find a supermarket so we could have something to eat. I went out and it took me a few mins to cross the first section of a road and went to cross the second section and I totally freeked out … so I decided that I wasn’t gonna venture out on my own until I felt more confidant with how to deal with the people and the traffic.



Day 2

After a full nights sleep we sat and chatted about where we would head off to today. We decided that we would walk up on of the main streets to check out the shops and then head down to the Forbidden City afterwards. We walked for hours checking out the different stores and markets. Some of which I think will remain some what scared in our minds.

(Here's a toilet story for you Wendy)

I have a Philosophy about traveling ….. No matter where in the world you go, If you go to Maccas you are usually guaranteed of 3 things, Somewhere where you aren’t gonna get food Poising from your food, somewhere clean to eat, and a clean toilet….. And 2 out of those things are probably right over here … while on our shopping trip this morning we called in at maccas for a Wee stop. Courtney went in and came out soon after with the FOWLEST look on her face and said there is NO way I am going in there…. Pam was saying to her …. Come on it can be that bad… WELL … Pam went and checked it out and this is what she found…. YES it was that bad… there is no way any of us would have gone in there ….

This is what we found…..

EWWWW NO WAY they have to have someone in there cleaning all the time cause people Pee all over the floor… ewwwwwww grosssssssss

We went to what was like China Town in Melbourne …. So much to see.. So many fantastic colors and things to buy … I will attach some pictures below . We did see one girl Aussie eating … COCKROACHES ….. that they put on a squire and BBQ for you … EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW all her friends were standing around her watching her and laughing at her am Pam said to her … OHHH that’s gross … ewww… I was nearly sick …

Here are a few pics from the shopping trip

We met up with the people from our tour this evening … they seem like a really fantastic bunch of people. ( You would kinda hope they would be because we will be spending the next nine days with them). There are people from the UK, Germany, New Zealand and the rest of us are from Australia. There is one lady Nicole …… She is very handy… LMAO she speaks Chinese…. I am thinking that we will make good use of her.. LMAO ….

Now on for day 3….


Day 3….

I am writing this all quick … (its actually day 4 at the moment and the girls are waiting for mem to finish this off so I can email it to Cindy to put up for U to read….)

OK day 3 … we went to the Great Wall of China today….. I think Pam also has some pics on her blog……..

I will add some more details later as they are waiting for me ….



Missing you all like crazy….

Signing off …. Rxoxoxo

WOOO HOOO

I got onto blogger....... wooooooooooooooooo hooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

fantastic

I am going to send Cindy an email so she can post on here for me ...

I am well ... Seeing so many things.... and really appreciating the things we have at home... BIG TIME

For example ..... A toilet that Flushes ... properly, a comfy bed..... Water out of the tap you can drink .... The Internet.... English on TV and my family and friends... (lucky I have Pam and Courtney)

SO much to tell you all ... I have done the first two days in a blog post .... but ran out of time to do the other days....
we are off on a 12 hour train journey tonight .... Sleeping in what they call a hard sleeper...

6 people in an open room .... and only squat toilets...

YUCKKKKKKK I am gonna see if I can wait to get back to the hotel first thing in the morning


Missing you all like crazy

Rach

Where we will be!!!

Just for all of you that might be interested here it the Itinerary of what we will be up to while we are away...

Day one for us is the 26th and our last day on the tour is 4th of May.
We have 2 nights in Shanghai after the tour has finished just to do some shopping ...


Days 1-3 Beijing

Welcome to Beijing, a city of modern luxury and ancient treasures. Take a journey back in time and explore Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and wander along the massive Great Wall. There is also the chance to spend time at some of the city's other fantastic sights like the Summer Palace and the Lamaist Monastery, or catch a Beijing acrobatic performance.

Days 4-5 Xi'an
A day trip from Xi'an takes us to the iconic 2,000-year-old Terracotta Warriors. Archaeologists believe followers of Emperor Qin sculpted the 6,000 warriors and placed them in battle formation to protect him in the afterlife. Back in Xi'an there is plenty of time to explore the walled city centre, watch the locals practice their ballroom dancing or catch a musical performance inside the 14th century Bell Tower.

Days 6-7 Suzhou
Linger in famous gardens of Suzhou and soak up the serenity before jumping on a bicycle and exploring the canals and quiet alleyways of this charming town. Top off the experience with an evening performance of traditional music, opera and theatre among the trees and waterfalls of one of the gardens.

Days 8-9 Shanghai
From the skyscrapers of modern Pudong and the colonial architecture of the Bund to the complex network of traditional Chinese alleyways, Shanghai wears its diversity on its sleeve. While exploring the city centre, we visit the world class Shanghai Museum, housing one of the best collections of Chinese bronze and artwork. There is also plenty of free time to shop up a storm at Yuyuan Bazaar or to get a taste of Europe in the French Concession.

well I'm off

Just thought I would do a quick post and let you know I am off to China

The Lovely Cindy has said that she Will post on my blog for me ...while I am away. There are restricted sites in China and Unfortunately Blogger is one of them.

Thanks cin .....


We leave at 11pm tonight ... so I am all packed thanks to Lyn and Kiana... saving the day last night. Just a few little things to do......

Be good while I am away... and keep checking back ...

Lov ya's all

Rach xoxoxo

SHOCK HORROR

Just letting U know there are 2 posts below... 1 has been in the making for a while ... just got around to posting it tonight

rxoxox

HAPPY EASTER

WOW 4 days off ... How bloody GREAT was that...

I have had the coolest 4 days. I spent a lot of it hanging out with Mum and Dad... Much to their excitement... We spent Friday doing YUCKY jobs.... But the Yuk jobs that has made my mum one happy lady... was cool just hanging out ... and Friday night I watched Love Actually With My friend Lyn ... and Her Partner (who slept Snoring his head off for the whole movie) people who can sleep anywhere Shit the hell outta me .... It takes me for ever to get to sleep some times... I am just totally Jealous... LMAO

Then on Sunday and Today Hung out at Lyn's place again .... had fun Just bumming around and doing Farm stuff...

Was Just one of those weekends when U look back and thing ... Gee that was fun ...

I have Just 9 more working days left of work ...... YEP 9 that's it ... and I cant wait ... I don't know whether it because I know I only have a little bit to go ... But I just don't wanna go any more. I have lots going on in my mind (which isn't where it should be) and I cant seam to focus on anything .

OK ... so now for an update on my NEW JOB ....
Man I am so excited I am nearly busting at the seams....
I have Just spent the Evening talking with my "NEW BOSS" about different things which will be apart of my job, and it has got me totally motivated and I just cant wait to start.... Kinda wish it was happening sooner. But because of my Trip to China and My other work commitments.... I am just gonna have to WAIT.

OK so what exactly is my new Job ????
he he READ THIS .....

How cool is that ... ME ....working at Remember When
ME .... Retail Manager... woo hoo

Yep that's me I am starting work With my good friend Kathy at Remember When Scrapbooking . And if you haven't guessed I am totally over the moon, and as I said B4 ... I cant wait. It's Kinda a dream come true for me and it's giving me a chance to dust off a few career goals I have had for myself... as well as working in the industry of my Hobby which I am passionate about.

Rock on mid May


(OH and Sam ... I am getting there I promise) (Just need some time to actually figure out how I am gonna do it all ... Lov ya babe!!!)

Internet

I love the Internet

I seriously don't know where I would be with out it!!!

I have met the Most fantastic people thought it ...

I wouldn't be going to china with out it

I wouldn't have my new Job

and I wouldn't Have all the people in my life that I do now with out it

This brings me to a bit of a Deep and Meaningful post .... (sorry U can turn off now If U cant be bothered with one of them POSTS)

I wanna talk about FRIENDS...

YEP all of U ... U know who U all are .... (well I bloody hope U know who U are)

I want you all to know how Much each one of U hold a HUGE place in my heart and my soul

I love the way we can get together and laugh our selves silly....

I love the way we are always there for each other... good and bad.....

I love the way we talk..... give each other advice... support each other and guide each other

I love the conversations we have CRASS and CLEAN

I love the way ... we can travel Overseas and interstate together!!!!

I love the way we can let go and be ourselves... NO judgement passed... just full support and a box of Kleenex if required is always provided ... and the hug to go with it even if it is a cyber one

I love the way ...(even tough we are hundreds of Km's away) we can pick up the phone and say ... HOW the hell r U today ... I am missing U and wish U were here

I love the way we can go for coffee and cake and Laugh so much that everyone looks at us ... but not give a shit cause we are enjoying our selves

I love the way I can never have met someone in the real but when I meet them face to face its like we have been friends forever..

I love what it has brought to my life

God I have some friends that just have such a large role in my life. I feel so lucky and so blessed to have them and I love U all so much


Saying all this ... I have 1 special friend I didn't meet on the Internet . I caught up with her last week for the first time in months... It was just so cool and somethings Never change. We laughed so hard and talked so much, our jaws were saw.....MEL.......Honey I love you to bits..... We both get so caught up in our own lives that we hardly see each other any more.... (here is a shocking photo us Us ... Well me especially) was great to catch Up....... and b4 China ...... I PROMISE...

The above song was dedicated to all U people I love sooooo much ... thank U all

I'm feelin the LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE