Hi everyone.........I'm back from China.

Had a wonderful trip and managed to walk around without any ill effects. Used my walking stick , which was very handy. i also purchased a new one over there which has antishock absorption.

Travelled around a fair bit and saw lots of great sites. Each province in China is so different, and each have their own cooking style. I must say I still enjoyed Beijing over Shanghai. Shanghai is too commercialised and full of hawkers trying to get you to purchase fake goods from their stores. It is great if you want to shop but I didn't.

Weather was extremely hot, averaging about 36 each day. I have come home and am freezing.

We took a day trip to Hangshou on the bullet train. They have the West Lake which was absolutely beautiful. We took a cruise around it and in the middle they have islands which are so well kept. They say the West Lake is for lovers and where a lot of Chinese go to get engaged.

I could probably go on and on about our trip but I won't bore you all.

Our boys returned home from Japan and said they can't wait to go back again because they had a fantastic time.

Glad everyone is well and not much has changed. Keep well and out of mischief.