Friday, 14 September 2007

We're in Beijing

.....and we've got internet access that works!!!!! Yeah!!

No doubt the "journalist" of the day" (as they are now known) will post another update on today's adventures. So....we'll take a few minutes to cover other stuff.

We know that Flickr is not accessible at Newick House.....now all of the trek photos that were previously only on Flickr are on Picasaweb too (in fact - right now there are more!). You can find them here

Also, following us "live" on the live maps page wasn't too exciting on the trek.
But when we are in Beijing the quality of maps and aerial images are much better. We'll set it to update our position every 15 minutes tomorrow - so you'll be able to see where we are when you wake up (and perhaps weher we have been too!). A shortcut to that page is here

And finally - the tracklog stuff is all uploaded for today too. We followed the same route up as we did back down again!!

If you know how to use Google Earth then you might want to play with this . we plan to produce one of these of each days walk - so you can see exactly where photos were taken and also see the route from different angles. But....you need to know Google Eath (be able to switch on and off layers) to get the best out of it). Instructions will follow next week. In the meantime - off to do some sightseeing!
:-)

13 Comments:

At 14 September 2007 at 13:58 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hope you all enjoy Beijing!
Its an amazing place - if you can try and go to a local market as they are just fab!
Hope you all have a fab farewell dinner and celebrate your achievements with a large glass of something alcoholic...Paul D, have a drink, let your hair down for once...oooo forgot, you dont have any!!!
Dawn x

 
At 14 September 2007 at 14:01 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great job out there everyone! Watching your progress from BP Thunder Horse in the gulf of mexico.

Can you tell me about the technology you are using to publish your GPS telemetry to the mapping site? Fascinating!

Keep safe everyone...

Benjamin Saunders

 
At 14 September 2007 at 14:12 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Paul D, will say it all when you come home.

Well done all of you, congrtualations you are a true inspirationx

safe journey Home

 
At 14 September 2007 at 15:32 , Blogger Marc G said...

Well done everyone!

Enjoy Beijing and celebrate your achievements to the full. The last set of photos were without doubt the best so far and really show how you have all come together as a team.

Tonight, the Horsham Casuals RUFC will raise a glass in your honour. We might as well do that 'cause we've got squiddly dot hope of raising one for England beating SA. Corry in charge again; I've got a better chance of growing a full head of hair than England winning!!

Paul, keep off the prawn balls; you're starting to show a couple of pounds, and keep Claire away from the Tiger Beer!!!!!

BR
Marc xx

PS England are losing the cricket but will go through to the Super8 on run rate.

 
At 14 September 2007 at 17:59 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I write now with a heavy heart as I say goodbye to you all and head off for my counselling session. Yes, I can now admit it....I've become addicted to blogging!
Seriously guys, I've loved taking this journey with you, you are all amazing and I hope you've become good friends as a result of your various achievements.
Have a great day in Beijing and a safe trip home.
x

 
At 14 September 2007 at 19:02 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well done everyone for getting through this with smiles on your faces!
Very proud of you all.
Can't wait for the stories.
Clearly no work going to get done next week either.....!

 
At 14 September 2007 at 20:14 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike Ottinger,
Your finally done! Now you can just enjoy enjoy the relaxing day ahead of you and come home! lol I miss you so much!! I can't wait to see all the pictures that you have taken. I love you and I am so so so proud of you! Well done, Well done!!!!
Love Laurie
xoxoxo

 
At 14 September 2007 at 21:11 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well done all of you - a real inspiration. Paul D. we look forward to hearing YOUR amusing and no doubt animated version when you get home! Enjoy your well earned rest and have a safe journey home. Alan & Jayne xx

 
At 14 September 2007 at 21:23 , Blogger Dawsons said...

hi dad its fay,
well done for all your walking
looking forward to seeing you on sunday.
Have a good last day !
Doug said he will pick you up on sunday mum wanted to which terminal ?!?!
please call
well done
Cya soon
Xx fay xX

 
At 14 September 2007 at 21:25 , Blogger Dawsons said...

Dad its fay again
mum said love from us all



CONGRATULATIONS
to everyone

 
At 14 September 2007 at 22:29 , Blogger Anneli said...

Hello Claire and all
Well done. Words fail us. You must be aching in every bone, but our hearts ache with you.
We are so proud but can't help but wonder what is next?!!! Base camp Everest! No don't be silly....Everest summit!!!
Enjoy your last few hours in Beijing and look forward to seeing you when you get home.
Love Anneli & Mum

 
At 14 September 2007 at 22:32 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Well done everyone - enjoy the rest of your trip with no more apprehension about the possible trials ahead. You came,you trekked, you conquered - now shop!!!!

Looking forward to smelling...sorry seeing...you soon!

Love Mel xxxx

 
At 14 September 2007 at 22:36 , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Paul Martin & Pete

So so proud of you, again its all for one and one for all with you three!!

In Paul's house we are off to bed now, you will be getting up soon, Pete I hope you enjoy the thai chi with Paul and Martin!!

Safe flight home - thats the easy bit!!

Looking forward to seeing you and all your new friends at Heathrow on Sunday - well done again to you all Trek China 09 07 - you are all brilliant and will have made such a difference to so many people, to the children at Newick House and to their families - you have the right to be very proud of yourselves. Thank you for giving up your time for others it makes such a difference.

Sam, Jake & Kelsie xxx

 

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