Beijing, China
Arrived in Beijing on Friday and it appears that I am going to be stuck here for some time. Apparently, my visa has expired!! I had no idea it had,Ithought it was good until October, so I've had to apply for a temporary, 10 day visa and leave China in the next 10 days. I then have to apply for a tourist visa when I return. So, very reluctantly, I'm taking the train to Hong Kong next Saturday, having spent all day yesterday chasing around for the cheapest way out ...