INTERNET SUCKS IN CHINA

Hi All,

Sorry to not posting anything for over a week. The internet is crap in Beijing and when it does work Daniel needs to use the net to do his work.

We have had 2 great 'blue sky' days where beleive it or not the sky actually was blue. Who would have thought it was possible.

So back tracking a little, the Opening Ceremony was amazing. Daniel marched with Rwanda in his Zebra outfit, which Im sure was one of the highlights of his life. The Rwandan team are truly great people. They are so kind, inviting and appreciative of what Daniel has done to help their team. They even made a Rwandan name for him that refers to him being 'god like'. I have had to bring him back down to earth......god like......hahahahahaha.

We went to the swimming finals at the water cube two days ago. A few people told me that we are on the TV at the swimming. I gather this is because all the Chinese left the arena when China did not win.

I also met Princess Mary and th guy she married the other day. She is lovely and down to earth.....she is Aussie after all. Also met Cadel Evans.....bit of a snob, should have told him that coming second the the Tour de France is just like coming last....lol

Forgot to mention that we were invited to the Prince of Tonga's Official Team Welcome dinner. We ended up not going but it was nice to be invited and the invites are a great thing to keep. Not every day a prince invites you somewhere......even if it is just Tonga.

Hotel is getting better, toilet still need 4 flushes to sink one of my ships. hahaha...but at least its better plumbing that Athens. The communication at the hotel is still funny. You order a Club Sandwich and get a Taxi.

Today we are off to the DVD market and to the electronics market. I love shopping here. I will have to throw away old clothes just to get home some of the greatstuff I have bought. At the supermarket you can buy 4 Pepsi Max, 2 beers, water, milk, ciggies and it only comes to about $2.50 aus.

I will know I have been here too long when I start finding the Chinese attractive. Its not happened yet so I am safe. The guy that runs the restaurant in the hotel pats we on the arse when we meet. I dont know if I like it or not.....hahahaha.....Ill get back to you on that one.

I promise I will try and update you as best i can as more happens.

Many people have my Chinese mobile so if you get it from someone give me a call sometime. We are only 2 hours behind Australia.......even though it feels like 2 centurys.

Be good.........Chadd and Daniel