mags Sounds like you are well trained (ha ha!!) for our travel in Italy then. From what I hear there are a few pickpockets there too.

Noni Well done girls....all these things make the adventure...lucky you are such a wise pair!!! Loving the armchair travelling!!!! Enjoy every minute!!! Stay safe love the Collins Crew

Daniella Go Girls!!! It's a sad but true tale of international travel.

Stuart What's an "underass entrance"? Sounds a bit suspect.

Daniella It always makes me scared when I see my passport disappear with an 'official' looking person, especially a non-english speaking one. Had Stu over for dinner last night. He is only just surviving without you. Take care x

lynn hope you have your thermal on,it lightly raining here ,going to port tomorrow, for the start of the next few days. mum

Daniella Sounds like you're having a lovely time, if a little chilly! The sheer number of people in Beijing is just mind-blowing! I loved walking around the markets and watching the old people sell their wares, and then there's the modern high-rise buildings that look like something out of this world.

lynn enjoy the Train trip hope all is well weather wise, not as hot here to-day

belle i told connor that u were going on a big train ride, he wants to know why he cant go with u. send plenty of photos of the train for him when u get there

Lynn enjoy the cool 32 at port sane for tomorrow

Daniella Oooo Forbidden City! Let me know if there is still a Starbucks in there. I thought it was a disgrace!

Dee The travelator sounds like a bird! Man I needs some sleep :)

Daniella Leaving the country without getting arrested is a great start! Enjoy!