back in town

landed safely in melbourne after a 2 hour delay leaving KL. great to see family again, and to be back in our apartment. it's so cold here!

back to work on monday!

farewell to china

our last night in china spent with good friends and fantastic food!

beach surprises

surprises on the beach in sayna

hainan holiday

this is the "gloria resort" in sayna, hainan (actually yalong bay, close to sayna) where we had 2 nights away in luxury! the pic is the view from our balcony.

 

it was at this resort that we were eaten by fish.

the future

a tunnel in hong kong

joy and peace

a great shop i found in hong kong.

Passing through KL

After obligatory shopping in KL International Airport, we checked in with lots of time to spare.  We're going to find a lounge and hang out there.....

 

 

 

The Comeback

Dim sims for breakfast, full bellies, goodbyes in Haikou, humid morning, bags packed, aiming for Malaysia then Australia.

Exploring Haikou

With old and new friends, we are exploring the north of Hainan Island.  We are currently heading to Fushan, a famous coffee-growing region.  One more night in China!

Eaten by Fish

July 8th:

 

Ah, how soft is the skin after swimming in the South China Sea! Then hundreds of little fish bit, nibbled, chewed and munched on our skin; then we steamed and sweated through the saunas; then we strolled on the moonlit beach; then we slept like babies in our king-sized bed....soaking it up in Sanya.

 

Fun in Hainan

July 7th.

 

We arrived yesterday, delayed and tired but excited to see our friend in Haikou, Hainan. Sumptuous warm dinner eating crocodile, Hainanese chicken, the first of many.

 

back to china

our intrepid tour ended last night in hong kong... we all went out for dinner and said our good-byes. our tour leader felt quite emotional about finishing up.. a few tears. from there we headed down to the "avenue of the stars" on victoria harbour where we saw the famous statue of bruce lee - the famous hong kong movie star.

 

jane and i wandered through the temple street markets and got some great bargains -- some of them gifts, so we can't reveal what they are!

 

we're about to catch our flight to haikou on hainan island (back into china) where we'll meet up with a good friend, then probably head south to sanya for a few days of relaxing.

 

In Hongkong.

11pm 4th July

 

Just boarded the train for Shenzhen and Hongkong

 

 

Hongkong: 6pm today.5th July.

 

After a 14 hour train trip, we had a sumptuous lunch with friends in Shenzhen; crossed into Hongkong and are now on the train heading into the city. Will meet up with the rest of our group tonight for a farewell dinner. How exciting to be in another country to be exploring together.