TAJ Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I am so excited I booked yesterday for me and DD to go to China for 11 days in 8 weeks today We were looking at it, hubby didn't want to go, so we decided to go without him (which is very brave for me going abroad without him). It is with a small Chinese ownned tour company based in London - we do the usual sites, but also do a few more extra bits. It is 11 days and we do Beiging, Xi'an and 3 days on the Yangtze river, including the three gorges dam, which DD is studying as part of her A level geography (obviously this makes it a needed educational trip!) I have been to China 8 years ago - treking the Great Wall for Cancer Research UK (raised £5,500), then a day in Beijing and 2 days in Xi'an, so it will be good to do some more tourist things this time & to stay in hotels, not basic lodges, plus nothaving a years training. Hubby will be in charge of chickens for 11 days. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Sounds wonderful, make sure you take lots of pics so we can pester you for photos when you get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow, how exciting . Can't believe your OH didn't want to go . Just as well though, really, he's needed at home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow, how exciting . Can't believe your OH didn't want to go . Just as well though, really, he's needed at home . I think he was a tad surprised when we suggested we still went without him - apart from charity trek & 1 weekend in Disney Paris I haven't been away on holiday without him in 30 years! Obviously it is a cost saving if we leave him at home and means the 20 chickens and 2 cats get looked after. I am going on a very basic 38ft wooden sailing boat with him for 8 nights in late July (without daughter) so it is not as though he isn't doing the holiday he wants to do and trust me when I say basic I mean it 6 people all in together, no cabins and sailing. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Sounds fabulous. Good for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 As it's Educational, can you get the VAT off?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Oh how wonderful! I'll take your DH's place if he doesn't want to go. I was there in 2010 and had the most memorable time. Make sure your jabs are up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 How Its not at the top of my to-go list yet but would love to go at some point! Hope you both have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 How fantastic I would be very excited too... Mmmm your OH is very lucky to have you go with him on that sailing trip.....I will not be telling my OH about that as I've avoided going on an overnight jolly to France on a friend's much larger and more luxurious yacht for about 3 years now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 How exciting. Have a fabulous time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
