Sunday, March 2, 2008

Bye Bye Beijing!

Sad to say Bye to Beijing, however, I have a feeling I will return... I managed to do most things, although there is more to do in Beijing than could be done in one month. I spent most of my time in the villages meeting people I couldn't communicate with... but somehow it all worked out. I come away with a mass of images and research. I met some amazing people and have been inspired in many ways.

Now a quick stop in Hong Kong... considering I arrived without a hotel reservation (!) it all went amazingly smoothly. Great to see the bright lights and breathe fresh air. I didn't realise how much I had gotten used to the thick Beijing air until I was at Hong Kong harbour this morning! I also found a superb place for dinner last night! Following my instincts I went to a place with only locals... there was no English menu or pictures to order by! I have been ordering food by pictures this past month; sometimes it worked, sometimes not. Alas one lady could speak English and said 'do you trust me I'll order for you'... of course I said 'yes, that's great' fortunately it worked out well, I ate everything. But I did fear that she would order me some fired chicken feet, which I would have to eat.

Having just spent the last 23hours here in Hong Kong, where it all seems so glamorous, I think I will miss the Beijing I came to know.

Now off to rendezvous in Kathmandu...

PS: sorry no pictures...bad connection!