Definitely starting to get really excited!!!!

Andrea

Nice to hear back from you. bri did you get your own visa? I have had Hep A and have been told I don't need anything else. I shall take a little currency with me and change it as and when I need more. I keep looking at the weather in China. At the moment Xian seems to be rather wet! Looking forward to meeting you and everyone esle. I think there are about 37 of us going.

This will be my 3rd time with Just You. All those of you who are going for the first time - and feeling a bit nervous - I'm sure you will have a great time and I expect you will come home wondering why you didn't go with Just You before!

Friends who have been on this trip say it is great.

Look forward to meeting soon.

Penny 4

Penny

See you all on the 6th!

I too am anxiously awaiting my passport with visa and promised it back for 27th.

I am really looking forward to this trip and have added on the 4 day cruise.

Probably a daft question but do I need any special plug adaptors for my straighteners etc? If so where's the best place to buy them?

You will need to buy an adaptor for your straighteners and any other electrical gadgets. You can buy an adaptor at Boots or pick one up at the airport - they'll be clearly labelled. I think the universal adaptors are best as you can use them on future holidays in other countries too.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Hotel in Chengde doesn't supply free water, coffee and coffee whitener, no English teabags in any hotel and no iron/ironing board apart from in Beijing but you could probably get one at hotel reception. Have a great time. Take sensible shoes for walking - lots of steps and uneven paving.

Linda

I'm debating how much cash I should take, I really don't have a clue. I don't like to carry around too much cash but at the same time I don't want to be without. Any suggestions anybody?

I'm sooooooooo looking forward to this trip!!! Only 14 more sleeps!!