Home again at last after a day that can only be explained with superlatives. If you have not done it already, stake a claim to something seriously special for the next seriously rounded birthday number! Realising the dream after our countdown has given me the most incredible joy.So now, back to the beginning.A surprise present from Mac - a beautiful jade green blouse to wear to dinner and a bundle of scratchies that I haven't attacked yet. A card and loot fro...

A totally different day. Jaw dropping and mind blowing in every way.Going to China? Get a guide! And if you can get yourself one like Howard..do it, because he was a gem. A four year graduate of the University of Beijing (majoring in English and tourism), this cheeky, humorous "transient" was full of stories, information and insights. Howard was backed up by a driver, who magically appeared at the pickup points of all the venues and then navigated through the end...

An easy and comfortable flight to get us started. I think Cathay Pacific have done this a few times before because it seemed that we were on board and heading for the runway in a snap. We had great seats - a little twosome with a window seat (lucky me...Mac took the aisle).A great dinner; a glass of wine; a soft drink and dessert; a quick flick through the movie channels; a few stitches added to the craft project all combined with watching the miles disappear wit...

A hectic week but the hour had finally arrived ... Friday evening at last and we were at Terminal 1, Gate 79 waiting for our flight.A great day at work to finish the week and celebrate 60 with a little touch of The Great Wall with my very own birthday cake extravaganza created by Julie-Anne. A pizza lunch with the staff, a few last minute jobs and at 4.10 pm with lights flashing - I was "outa there"..... and it may be hard to believe, but I was "outa there....wit...

A big day today ... An appointment with the consulate to apply for visas. Should be done and dusted and all official by Thursday. Application for a "single entry" visa = $93.Wayne was amazed by the age of the other applicants. I might not be the oldest person on the wall.The process:All the forms area available online and can be filled in for printing.It is necessary to make a formal booking for your appointment with the consulateDocumentation needed included pas...