One week Capital, one week Paradesa and one week at home
I am back from my wonderful vacation! And let me tell you: it was bloody fantastic!
I must admit that at first I still had trouble taking my mind off from work and all the craziness that comes with it.
My friends "Dromedar", "Clown", "Bär" and of course the one and only "Knut" (also known as "Wixer") joined me for this exciting adventure. Our plan was to explore the Capital first and then to get lost somewhere down south amongst beautiful landscape and weather.
In the Capital we did the standard sightseeing program.
Beihei Park
The group posing in front the Forbidden City.
As "Knut" and I had already been to the Forbidden City, instead of taking the main walkways, we adventured into the side alleys. Let me tell you: One should have a map and a compass to be able to walk through the City!
A side alley in the Forbidden City
The Great Wall was a must-do for everyone, so we managed to arrange a van (which turned out to be a wagon) to take us toBadaling Mutianyu.
The group posing for "The Great Wall Picture".
The way up to the wall was fairly easy (for those who are not afraid of heights): ski lift. To come back down we were given two options: take the ski lift or slide down the toboggan. We all agreed to slide down. What a fantastic ride!
After a full week of staying in the Capital, we needed a break from the masses. Our next stop was Guilin in south China. Sadly enough, the hotel in Guilin managed to provide us with THE three rooms that did not include windows, therefore we left the next morning to Yangshuo.
Once in Yangshuo we were finally able to kick back and relax. The Hotel was magnificent and the village itself was settled neatly amongst hills. The surroundings had plenty of sightseeing to offer, which guaranteed a wonderful stay.
Since the city is next to the Li river we just had to book bamboo boats and float upstream to engulf the view.
All in all it was a very relaxing vacation, filled with laughter, good times and fond memories.
My vacation, however, did not end there. I flew back with the group and spent a week in one of my other home towns. I must say, it was fantastic to be back in a country where I can understand the language.
Now I am back in Ultimate Destination, my new home, and the routine is finding its way slowly through my relaxed mind.
Until next time:
Happy Landings!
I must admit that at first I still had trouble taking my mind off from work and all the craziness that comes with it.
My friends "Dromedar", "Clown", "Bär" and of course the one and only "Knut" (also known as "Wixer") joined me for this exciting adventure. Our plan was to explore the Capital first and then to get lost somewhere down south amongst beautiful landscape and weather.
In the Capital we did the standard sightseeing program.
Beihei Park
The group posing in front the Forbidden City.
As "Knut" and I had already been to the Forbidden City, instead of taking the main walkways, we adventured into the side alleys. Let me tell you: One should have a map and a compass to be able to walk through the City!
A side alley in the Forbidden City
The Great Wall was a must-do for everyone, so we managed to arrange a van (which turned out to be a wagon) to take us to
The group posing for "The Great Wall Picture".
The way up to the wall was fairly easy (for those who are not afraid of heights): ski lift. To come back down we were given two options: take the ski lift or slide down the toboggan. We all agreed to slide down. What a fantastic ride!
After a full week of staying in the Capital, we needed a break from the masses. Our next stop was Guilin in south China. Sadly enough, the hotel in Guilin managed to provide us with THE three rooms that did not include windows, therefore we left the next morning to Yangshuo.
Once in Yangshuo we were finally able to kick back and relax. The Hotel was magnificent and the village itself was settled neatly amongst hills. The surroundings had plenty of sightseeing to offer, which guaranteed a wonderful stay.
Since the city is next to the Li river we just had to book bamboo boats and float upstream to engulf the view.
All in all it was a very relaxing vacation, filled with laughter, good times and fond memories.
My vacation, however, did not end there. I flew back with the group and spent a week in one of my other home towns. I must say, it was fantastic to be back in a country where I can understand the language.
Now I am back in Ultimate Destination, my new home, and the routine is finding its way slowly through my relaxed mind.
Until next time:
Happy Landings!
Sito - 22. Okt, 07:12
No no...
Daisy, the dromedar
My bad!