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Blog? What blog? Oh yes, I remember. The lack of updates recently is due to the fact that in the past 6 weeks I haven't been in one place for longer than 6 nights and that was only once. I've moved from Hotel, to hostel, to appartment - so thats my excuse anyway. Where now? I'm in Qinghuangdao, two hours east of Beijing, on the coast - with Mummy and Daddy. Leaching off them as much as I can. I have been showing them the sights, with The Forbidden City, The Wall (it was great), The Summer Palace, the other Palace - a.k.a the Silk Market, to name but a few. With Beijing offering more restaurants than one could shake a stick at, it will amuse those of you who have been to know that my Dad has made us eat twice at the Chinese restaurant next to the Jade Youth Hostel because he likes it so much. Ah well.

We're at the coast as I thought it would be a nice change of scenery, a rest from the hustle bustle of central Beijing. The sun is shining and the sea looks alluring - but im viewing this from by bedroom window with little intention of leaving today. The reason - the room is amazing and is equipped with a 50inch TV that comes with one of those built in internet thingys. I can sit on the couch and read The Times or emails (honestly what I am doing) on the massive TV. Sorry, but the beach can wait.

Sunday was the last time I will see the Americans (other than Hilary who is joining me in Beijing, more for the free breafasts than for my company). After cocktails at our hotel, we went to Fuku for dinner. I have faith in Chris' abilities not to turn American, being the only Englishman left there now.