Well, this will no doubt be my past post for the trip. As I sit in the airport in Beijing, I can’t believe how quickly time flew; vast distances, many new people, amazing locations & the perfect travel buddies. To Ollie & Nat, thank you.x Can’t wait for the next one!
Tianiman Square
Fun Fact 1: For the 2008 Olympics, the IOC dictated that free speech should be implemented. Chinese Solution – a 10 meter square of unknown location within Tianiman Square. When the IOC questioned them on the location, the area was established & marked, but then completely surrounded so that nobody could get into it.
Gotta love getting around rules.
ps. Since I am still in China, I realise I am taking my life into my own hands by posting this. If I don’t make it home tomorrow, please contact Tilanqiao Prison, Beijing.
Forbidden City
Classic quote from our personal guide: “So, you mean in Australia, you swear about government & they no track you down & put in jail for 15 day?”
“Wow, how we get that here?”
Then it was time to go enjoy our last night on the town. Found some wicked little bars, funnily enough, with western prices! Had gotten used to paying 50 cents for a 600ML beer, so it was a shock to go back to 5 bucks.
Dropped into the Small Bar, owned by David, an intrepid traveler himself. Awesome guy, great location advice.
So, until next time…..mucho besos. 🙂
