Well, first of all, we are tired. We didnt sleep much on the plane to beijing (10 hours), mainly due to a chinese woman who was being deported back to china and really didnt want to go. Much screaming and shouting and presumably cursing (all in chinese). Got to the airport, our lift wasnt there and the buses wernt running at 5.30am so we had to pay extra for a random taxi. Suprisingly, we are still alive. No seatbelts in back seat, no speedo, no rev counter (both broke), taxi driver tried to convince skiv to take his seat belt off, while he fondeled a picture of a naked lady, wearing string gloves and weaved insanely between large trucks. Got to Tianemans (excuse spelling) square and walked to our youth hostel where we got a few hours kip. Got up about 11am local time and went to explore, and adventured into the Culinary delights of mystery meat. However the meal only cost about 3/4 quid to feed all three of us. Great wall tomorrow for the equivilent of a tenner each fo transport, guide and food. Speak to you all soon. Love Joe Jess and Skiv xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx