Mike's main ambition in China was to ride the Maglev. However, it is debatable whether spending 2 extra hours aimlessly wandering around the airport, so that we could reach speeds of 430km/hr was worth it or not. Mike thought it was! 
Following the directions to the hostel nearly ended in divorce! Mike and I had different ideas about how to go about finding our way. Mine proved more successful. Upon reaching our hostel we were led to a windowless, rich man's walk-in-wardro
be, filled with 2 sets of bunk beds, 4 lockers, a table and a chair - our accommodation for the next two nights.
be, filled with 2 sets of bunk beds, 4 lockers, a table and a chair - our accommodation for the next two nights. I think that moped
s must nearly outnumber people here!! And road rules don't seem to apply. No one stops for anything or anyone, least of all pedestrians, regardless of whether they have right of way at a green light X-ing.
s must nearly outnumber people here!! And road rules don't seem to apply. No one stops for anything or anyone, least of all pedestrians, regardless of whether they have right of way at a green light X-ing. On day two we walked a half marathon to find the best market in the northern hemisphere. Jorgi found herself in Hello Kitty heaven and spoilt for choice.
The night life on the main shopping Rd is fantastic. The lights could compete with Los Vegas. The only draw back was the constant beckoning from retailers to come look at their shop. We have all used up our quota of the word ‘no’ for the next 10 years!!
It's amazing the affect blonde hair has on the male population in China. Comments such as " You are very beautiful" usually accompanied the unabashed staring.
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Ngaw! Purdy Jorgi!
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