Tuesday 19 June 2012

Day 3

Flew to harbin today. Greeted at airport with flowers- made us feel like pop stars. Had to go to a formal meeting where we were given lovely gifts. We then had another Chinese banquet- far too much food for us to eat. We walked home from the restaurant and were amazed to see how many people were out on a Tuesday night. There were lots of shops, dancing in the street, people flying kites, a fountain music display and a lights display- we have all agreed we want to come back here on holiday. Tomorrow we are in school and have a very busy day. Love Kate, Paul and Miss Hepworth
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  1. Anonymous19 June 2012 at 17:33

    Hi Paul, Kate and Miss Hepworth,

    We are so pleased you arrived safely in Harbin. It must be lovely to be greeted like a pop star. Harbin sounds very exciting and full of lovely activities. You will need an early night for your busy day tomorrow. Bet the time is just flying by. We hope you have a lovely time in school. Make sure you add everything you see to your journals as you will forget all the lovely things you have seen.

    Missing you loads PJ. Natalie was looking at your photo on the wall today and trying to say something. I reckon she misses you too. Love you to bits PJ, all our love Mam, Paul and Natalie x x x

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  2. Anonymous19 June 2012 at 17:38

    Hi everyone,


    Glad you are safe and well in Harbin, what a wonderful welcome for you all. Hope everyone is ok and not too tired after the flight. We bet it's nice and cool compared to Beijing. Harbin sounds lovely with lots to see. The street dancing and kite flying must be strange but fun to watch. Have a lovely time in school tomorrow meeting all the children and staff. We are missing you lots and lots.

    All our love

    Nana Judy and Grandad Stan
    xxxxxxxxxx

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  3. Anonymous19 June 2012 at 20:14

    Hi everyone,

    So glad that you have arrived safe and sound in Harbin.... It is brilliant for the city of Harbin that you are there and if you think you have been treated like pop stars at the airport..... wait until you go to school!!! Harbin is an amazing city. Keep your eyes open for the Russian buildings especially the church in the main square. You should be able to see all the Russian dolls in the shops as well. Harbin was greatly influenced by Russia many years ago.

    Just be glad that it is Summer ... In the WInter is goes to about -40 degrees and they host the international ice sculpting festival. The schools close for weeks!!!!


    Enjoy school tomorrow and don't forget to take part in as many activities as you can. The school have a photographer so they should be able to take some excellent photographs. You will meet the pupils and teachers of our partner school which has about 1000 pupils! Hopefully the children in the school will come back to our school in the near future.

    Lots of love Mrs Thompson xx

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  4. Anonymous19 June 2012 at 20:34

    Hello everyone
    I hope you are all well and not too tired. Harbin sounds amazing and also sweet at the same time. Gifts and flowers..... it is like a royal visit. I can't imagine what the Chinese school will be like, I hope you meet lots of new friends. Your blogs are giving me itchy feet......(I would like to visit China too). I can't wait to hear all about your adventures with your new holiday palls and your friends from China. Missing you loads Katie love Mam oxo


    hello young one kate
    have you got me a present ?
    hi kate
    are you having a good time
    on the photos you all look very smiley
    hope you've had enough sleep
    can't wat to hear all about it
    love libby xxxx
    p.s stay happy.

    To the BB Adventurers
    Who could have anticipated all of the fabulous experiences you are having in China? It really is the trip of a lifetime. I hope that Miss Vasey has forwarded your school work to Harbin - You can't be having fun all of the time.
    Kate you will have to come home soon - Libby is driving me bonkers! Our family holidays will be boring after this. I think we'll have to rethink the camping holiday to Seaburn.
    Missing you lots. I think I will drive to Newcastle Airport tomorrow just to make sure that we are there on time for Sunday.
    Can't wait to see you Lots of Love Dad oxo oxo oxo

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  5. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 10:49

    Hi Paul, Hi everyone,
    Dad here! I hope you enjoyed your first day at school in Harbin!! How different is it in school over there compared to back home? It also sounds like a very busy city with lots to do!!! The people there have really made a big effort for you all, you must feel very special indeed!! It made my heart melt to hear that Natalie is missing you too, AWWWWWWWW!!! Well, I hope you enjoy the rest of yoyr stay in Harbin and remember to keep scribbling in your journal!! I'm off to Leicester today to see Anonas' Mum and Dad so my messages may not be as frequent but I promise that I will still try!!! Anyway Nana Kath and Grandad Neville will still send frequent messages!! Paul, Grandad Neville is doing the Great North Swim at Windermere on Friday (his chosen charity is for disadvantaged children), I will tell him that you are rooting for him as we all are, OK?!!! I can't wait to see you on Sunday afternoon, I AM MISSING YOU LOADS!!! All our love in the world,
    Dad, Anona & Bump!!! XXX

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  6. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 18:57

    Hello Paul, Hello Everyone, What a welcoming and friendly place Harbin is,it sounds as though you were all treated like pop stars on your arrival.What was your first day at school like today?I bet you have made a lot of new friends already.Have you mastered the art of using chop sticks yet,Grandad says that if you have you can try them out on your next rib-eye steak when you come home.Enjoy your day tomorrow,and have a safe journey back to Beijing,thinking of you all, love forever, Nana KATH and Grandadxxxxxxxxxx

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  7. Anonymous20 June 2012 at 20:32

    Hello Paul,
    Katie, Uncle Steve, Auntie Vikki & Bump here!!! I bet you never thought that we were going to blog but we have all been following your progress in China very closely!! We are all astonished to hear about all the BRILLIANT places you have been, especially the Great Wall!!! Katie would like to know if you have tried the Chinese delicasy "Century Egg" yet, although Uncle Steve advises against it because when he ate one he didn't like it at all, YUK!!! We all hope that you have more fun in the coming days & that you enjoy every minute of your stay!!! Could we please have a copy of your journal when you get home? Stay safe & all our love,
    Katie, Uncle Steve, Auntie Vikki & Bump!!!XXX

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