Beijing Gallery Day
The restaurant where we had dinner tonight had the BEST FOOD, but also the FUNNIEST MENU.
As they made literal translations from the Chinese, the restaurant menu contained English language … Read the rest “Beijing Gallery Day”
Travel
Travel is one of my all-time favourite things. From my days as a child, I loved going to visit family in Brisbane. I did my first overseas trip at 17. I love nothing more than catching a plane/train somewhere, and discovering what else the world has to offer.
Beijing – City of Contrasts
My first proper day in Beijing has been a day of contrasts. There have been some things I’ve loved and some things I’ve loathed. Mostly though I’ve loved my first … Read the rest “Beijing – City of Contrasts”
The Flight to Beijing
What are the chances of an aircraft having not one, but two flat tyres? Not ours. The one hemming us in at Sydney Airport this morning.
When our captain (who … Read the rest “The Flight to Beijing”
Packed And Ready
The closest I’ve ever gotten to China was a short visit to Hong Kong a couple of years ago. But tomorrow I’m heading off to Beijing for two weeks.
Primarily, … Read the rest “Packed And Ready”
Discovering Hobart
You know how sometimes you go to one of those “large dinners” at a conference venue and there’s lots to complain about? With a choice of beef or chicken, you … Read the rest “Discovering Hobart”
Today was a little crazy
There was one moment of “normality” in today: it was attending the recording of “The Challenge” by Tony Delroy at the ABC in Hobart. A brief moment when there were … Read the rest “Today was a little crazy”