tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post5291902131284528153..comments2024-03-26T17:08:47.041+08:00Comments on Julie's Travel Blog: Sudden trip to BeijingJulie Limhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05003983763984372586noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-37829210252526240332012-05-10T21:22:18.366+08:002012-05-10T21:22:18.366+08:00The wonders of a journey consist far more of such ...The wonders of a journey consist far more of such intangible experiences and unexpected situations than of factual things and events of material reality.Cheap flights to Beijinghttp://www.seabreezetravels.com/flights-to-beijing-capitalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-78651127599360833562012-04-15T15:12:08.831+08:002012-04-15T15:12:08.831+08:00Hi Jipp,
I'll be in Beijing for 4 days only, ...Hi Jipp,<br /><br />I'll be in Beijing for 4 days only, so taking leave is rather easy compared to taking leave for 2 weeks!Julie Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003983763984372586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-84810659409848732902012-04-15T09:12:42.519+08:002012-04-15T09:12:42.519+08:00Wow. I wonder how come you've got all the time...Wow. I wonder how come you've got all the time in the world to travel that much. I am so jealous. I'm sure you'll enjoy Beijing. Looking forward to your stories from there.gbeejipphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06355421518452713617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-41345910623228144202012-04-13T02:45:45.259+08:002012-04-13T02:45:45.259+08:00Hi Juphelia,
When I was in Phuket in January this...Hi Juphelia,<br /><br />When I was in Phuket in January this year all the locals spoke to me in Thai! So I think I would be mistaken for a local mainland Chinese which I hope won't happen lah. But like you said, the younger generation may be able to speak relatively good English, so I'm hoping they would be able to help me, if need be. <br /><br />And yes dear, I can't wait to meet you soon too!Julie Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003983763984372586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-83764648254060197192012-04-13T02:38:09.876+08:002012-04-13T02:38:09.876+08:00Hi Art,
It's good to know I'm a peach :-)...Hi Art,<br /><br />It's good to know I'm a peach :-)Julie Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003983763984372586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-80414998142710204962012-04-13T02:37:35.609+08:002012-04-13T02:37:35.609+08:00Hi Raymond,
Thanks for the brutal honest tip, hah...Hi Raymond,<br /><br />Thanks for the brutal honest tip, hahaha. Will remember that when I get my arse to Beijing!Julie Limhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003983763984372586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-66486232522463929432012-04-11T09:18:35.991+08:002012-04-11T09:18:35.991+08:00Haven't seen you personally (very soon, can...Haven't seen you personally (very soon, can't wait for that!), but I would think you can get by speaking English, because firstly, many people in China can speak English nowadays, especially those in the big cities, and secondly, no matter what, you definitely won't look like the local mainland Chinese, so I don't think people will "judge" if you can't speak Mandarin! <br /><br />It would be a challenge speaking with the older folks, but generally the younger ones around our age range would be able to speak relatively good English.<br /><br />Enjoy your trip! The Great Wall is one place spectacular indeed, steeped in history and gone through many wars and peace and bloodshed. I just haven't got a chance to go yet even though the rest of my family have gone, but I would imagine it'll be quite a feat climbing all the way up and down again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-68300406939807566692012-04-10T11:31:16.354+08:002012-04-10T11:31:16.354+08:00Julie
You're no banana. You're a peach. Al...Julie<br />You're no banana. You're a peach. Always was and always will be<br />Artarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636705933905896708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-73484850078272275002012-04-09T23:36:30.625+08:002012-04-09T23:36:30.625+08:00hahaha, u will do fine Julie! Just speak to the ro...hahaha, u will do fine Julie! Just speak to the rowdy Chinese(yes, i hate mainland chinese!) in English, why bother. They just assume u are ABC, BBC or CBC(American, British, Canadian born chinese) cuz many of these blokes REALLY cant speak their mother's tongue!<br /><br />Ray HeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578907113289426459.post-57252792859615947332012-04-09T23:17:34.565+08:002012-04-09T23:17:34.565+08:00I am sure you have heard about their 'open toi...I am sure you have heard about their 'open toilet' concept, so make sure you have an umbrella handy :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com