It was our last day in Beijing. Beijing captured the spirit of China impeccably with ancient palaces, temples, the Hutong area with beautiful modern buildings like Birds Nest stadium. Beijing is home to some of the most iconic and famous landmarks, including the Great Wall. It is ancient yet modern and traditional yet vibrant; at... Continue Reading →
Day 2 – Imperial Beijing!
After a sumptuous breakfast in the hotel (with over 50 food items to choose from), we were about to start our day, but then hey, we met a brightly clad ladies dance troop in the foyer. They came out for a photoshoot wearing colourful costumes. Guess what? They came running to me as soon as... Continue Reading →
Day 1 – On our way to China
Day 1: On our way to China: Finally!!! I was excited to board the plane to Beijing tomorrow. The thought of leaving my daughter, Ria, on her own and my son, Rohan, in Sydney was unsettling me and kept me awake. I was also worried about not getting up on time. It was a very... Continue Reading →
