First days news!!

We were exhausted arriving in Beijing this morning after an extremely long flight but have managed to get stuck into it straight away. Walked for miles, getting lost on many occasions, and then finally realised the tubes were easier, costing 50p for 2 people!! Hotel is basic, but was expected, down a narrow ally way and Martin just freaked out - he saw a rat but then it may have been a very skinny cat. Not sure what we have just eaten but wasn't too impressed it certainly aint like down crownhill shops. The guy next to us loved his food cause he kept spitting on the floor the entire time.Crossing the roads is like crossing the motorways at home (close your eyes and hope for the best!)

Have already seen the Forbidden City and have booked the great wall and ming tombs tomorrow.

So far so good!