Some bits and pieces from my time in the Royal New Zealand Navy and News and updates of today's happenings from here and there
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It was an interesting trip and we actually did step over the border although they have now built a fence well back from the actual border. Dandong Trip Slideshow: John and Mei’s trip from Anshan, Liaoning, China to Dandong was created by TripAdvisor....
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A bit of rain today and a lot cooler as well, I guess winter is not far away. Alina and Mei and a some Autumn colour
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Also a bit of rain and, on TV, photos of very early snow in Jilin, the next province to us, and a very heavy fall it was too. Online radio is working today so, listening to the Rugby League finals in Australia, New Zealand Juniors League team won, so...
Not sure what happened but could not get Radio Sport today so missed the rugby.
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A day off and have just been to the bakery and bought some goodies to have with a cup of tea.
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Had some classes this morning, they were very good and always so happy to see me. View on ExposureRoom
Today is a traditional festival to celebrate the harvest from the summer. It is timed by the lunar calendar to coincide with the full moon. Mooncakes are eaten during this festival , they are made from a type of shortcake and filled with different kinds...
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We have rain today and it is much cooler, about 22c so maybe autumn is getting closer. Trying a photo first. We have lots of twins at our school. Trying HTML View on ExposureRoom
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Really hot lately but Xinjiang had its first snow yesterday so Autumn will be coming soon, it has started but not too many changes yet. Some of my little ones in a class, they are so lovely.
