Hi all, really sorry, lost kids and other leaders just after leaving station. Good news though, I had all the cash and the weather in the Maldives is brilliant!
In reality though we are now checked into the Youth Hostel in the old part of Beijing and Martyn has organised breakfast for us tomorrow….really looking forward to meat pasties and boiled egg….good job there is an abundance of toilets on the wall!
This last week has flown by and I cant believe we are finally making preparations for a walk on the Great Wall of China tomorrow. Seems like only yesterday we were making the presentation to all of you.
The Scouts and Explorers really appreciate your comments and are really glad you are looking at the pictures. Home sickness hasn’t been a problem at all (sorry) and they are all full of beans especially when we fed them with KFC today.
Just in case you have picked up on the news that there is a Force 8 Hurricane in Hong Kong – we are not effected and managed to get away before it hit.
See you all in under a week (it can’t really be that quick, surely). Great Wall, Forbidden City, Bird Cage, Water Cube, Terracotta Worriors (meant) and BP House in HK to go – in 7 days…blimey!
John
Hong Kong, CHINA
Hi Dom and everyone!
We’ve been out of touch in the Borders – no internet so just catching up on your photos and news. What a fantastic time you are having!! have fun walking the Wall! Dom – Harry says ‘hi’ and to make sure you come to stay next time! Love Mumxx/Molly
Seeing the photos, we feel as if we’re almost there with you. Have you got a nice tan yet? Weather here grim. Lawrence please smile on the Wall, then we know you’re having a good time! Jacques, Mandy and Silber say hi.Love you lots. mum and dad
Hi John, glad to see you haven’t lost your sense of humour yet! We have to come down to the bar every night to get internet connection and log on to see and hear the latest updates. We cannot thank you enough for giving them all such a good time and huge thanks to Oli for this fantastic website giving us chance to see the piccies each night! Lovely close up of Adam today. Is it blurred or are we just too drunk?!! And why did Henry have to travel upside down? Is that economy class? Enjoy the Hike tomorrow. Looking forward to the piccies. Alison and Jerry
Finn and William,
what about a short message for your lonely parents(not)! Weather is awful here, you are not missing anything. Liam says; “wagwanin breddah! bring me some china tings, like chopsticks or saink. Christy didn’t wan’t to talk to you cos he is a poor brother, Mum is annoying me now as she wants so talk to you, see you later baby boy mwah xxx” Christy is out or I’m sure he would talk to you. See you Monday.
Love Julie.
Alexander – The photographs are fantastic! We have been looking at the website and pictures everyday (so has everyone at the office!). We are so pleased that you had a great birthday celebration. We are thinking of you (and everyone) every day – it will be brilliant on the Great Wall! We had a nice meal out for Steven’s 21st Birthday and a day out for Mum’s Birthday (Mum says that she loves her present!). Enjoy the rest of the trip – look forward to seeing more photographs! Love Mum Dad & Natalie xxxx
PHILIP T
hi ya phil. we are just starting our day and you are walking the great wall . how fantastic that must be , i hope your taking loads of pictures.
cant wait to see the next batch from you guys.
we all envy you lot like mad
dad mum steph
Hi Jake,
Good morning, what a great time you are having! the pictures being sent, are eagerly awaited each day and we love spotting you in them. Such an amazing trip…
We really miss you, make sure you’re taking loads of pictures and look after yourself.
huge hugs
Mum, Dad and Max xxx
heelooo philippppp x
awww wow walkin the great wal…… x
its so boringg withoutt you here….. i have no-one to annoy
x
we took the ducks out for a walk yesterdayy and paulaa picked one up :L x
make sure you hget me a present and remembaa to brush your teeth!!!!! x
interesting breakfast you are having…. meat pasties and boiled egg….*sarcastic* yum..
all your yugioh recordings are blocking our planner :L x
im gonna go now x
speak soon x
loveyouuuu x
Hi John
Pleased to hear that you haven’t lost anyone – yet!
If there’s any spare bricks on the wall I need just a couple to finish off the patio and they would make for really nice souvenirs.
Like you, can’t believe that the time is going so-o-o fast.
See you soon
Love
Us two
PHILIP T
hi ya mate
brilliant pics of the great wall, you looked a bit tired. steph wouldnt of climbed the first step. and would of made every one wait while she put her make up on ha ha .
have a great time at the warriors. really wish i was there to see it all with you
love dad xxxx
Hi Lol, Just seen you walking the Wall, amazing. Was it tough? Slept well that night I bet. Make the most of your last few days. Love mum and dad
Hi there Liam Pailing – have you changed your orange socks yet? Craig a few more photos of you would be nice. Photos are fab. See you soon . Love mum
Hi Sibo – and everyone! What a truly amazing experience! I didn’t appreciate just how sreep the wall is. Can’t wait to hear about it all first hand. Keep well. Love Mum, Dad, Alys, Jessie and Sacha.
Hi Kristian
Amazing photos of the Great Wall – and we were pleased to see that you had your camera with you! We are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Lots of love, Mum, Dad and Elsa x
Hello Ray Mears
Judging by the Wall it makes the Overland look like a stroll in the park!!
No wonder they say you can see the Wall from space. I looked at Google Earth – couldn’t see any of you.
LoL
Mum & Dad
Hi all,
The pictures from the great Wall of China are amazing, looks like you are all having a Great Experience a trip of a life time.
Can’t wait to hear all the Stories when you get back.
Ann how were your Clay Men?
Nikki
Hi Lol, can’t believe I just spoke to you – in China!! Thanks to Oli and leaders for making it possible. Relieved to know you are all OK. Can’t wait to see you at the airport.Enjoy every last minute of your incredible adventure. I look forward to the washing!! Ask Craig and Liam if they woud send a message to their mum on website. I think she would like that. Love you lots mum x
Hello Oliver from the car on the top of a hill in the Peak District, having at last got a mobile connection! Have seen some of the photos, they look brilliant. Will have to catch up on the rest later. Hope you are well and having a wonderful time. LOL Mum x and Peter
Hello Philip. Cant believe two weeks have gone by. I hope you have enjoyed the experience. Have missed you loads and cant wait to see you tomorrow. Lots of love mum xxxxxx
found the hoover to start the Big tidy up, Woodie is here with me tonight, keeps looking for you both and we are both looking forward to seeing you safely home on Monday. Lots of love Neilxxx
philip t
safe trip home , cant wait to see you
love dad x
Hi Lol, hopw you’re safely back in Hong Kong and manage to enjoy your last evening although I guess by now you must all be quite tired! Hope the flight home goes smoothly and…….see you at HR.
Silber looking forward to seeing you. Mum and dad