So this is it...well almost, having slight trouble keeping below the 30kg baggage limit, it's pretty tough packing for a year! Had a lovely past couple of days with old friends and family celebrating birthdays and the like, a great way to end my England days. Looking forward to the next couple of days I have a vague plan of action - meet the team and get on the flight! On arrival in Beijing on monday evening, stopping off in Dubai on the way, we hope that an airport transfer will pick us up and drop us off at the 'Sleepy Inn' hostel where we will be staying over the next few days whilst searching for a more permanent home!

All pretty exciting stuff, not too sure when the next update will be coming your wat as I'm sure I am going to be swept up in the maddnes of Beijing. Hopefully it wont be too long!

Wishing you all a great year - keep in touch!