AN EARLY BLOG ITS GEORGES BIRTHDAY BASH

typical new Chinese bullet train, this one went to Qingdao from Jinan

isolated dept in Ji'nan, our guide Richard was more hindrance than help

the busway at Jinan

our palace on wheels??

Its an early blog today as we have John and Maureen arriving then after dinner we are at Georges birthday bash at the Three Greyhounds tonight, here are some shots on the way to and at Ji'nan, it is all starting to seem like ancient history!