Now in Norway. Can not believe this...we will be spending 11 hours today just to fly for 2 hours between Stockholm and Vibekes birthplace Haugesund. But it will be worth it. Maybe not the food that we bought at Arlanda Airport. Two warm filled pita bread and a water for 183 SEK. Felt like I just got robbed. Not much better at Gardemoen Airport in Oslo. 101 NKR for two coffees and water. But this is also one of the richest countries in Europe and what a high-tech country it is. They have fingerprint scanners when checking in and boarding the plane. Maybe the coffee pays for this. Weather still crap. 4 degrees and rainy.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Friday, December 28, 2007
Next stop....Norway
My first week in Scandinavia is soon over. Tomorrow we head to Norway for New Years celebrations and encounters with Vibekes family. It has been a great week but too short as always. It has been an emotional ride with a lot of feelings coming back. But as I walk through "down town" Linkoping, I know that I have made the right choice to go to Beijing.
Weather here is crap. 4 degrees celcius and cloudy. Seen the sun for about 3 hours this week. Its like walking around half asleep. Hope it improves in Norway. Wishing Zach all the best on his adventures in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy it while it lasts. You will need it mate!!
/ Martin
Weather here is crap. 4 degrees celcius and cloudy. Seen the sun for about 3 hours this week. Its like walking around half asleep. Hope it improves in Norway. Wishing Zach all the best on his adventures in Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy it while it lasts. You will need it mate!!
/ Martin
On my way !!
After spending an awesome week holiday with Emilie up on the Gold Coast it was time for me to leave Australia. I just arrived in Malaysia on transit for Beijing. I am in my room with view on the swimming pool seeping a Mojito. It is so good to be in holidays… could really get use to this!!!
It was a wired feeling last night in the plane living Australia, thinking that I might never return down-under. As the flight was going a lot of memories came to my mind of these past 4 years spent in Manly. Looking back at it, I have to say it was probably the best 4 years of my life. Even if I often complained about the college, I have to say I will definitely miss it. Manly was a great place but I think friends made the difference and I will really miss everyone… Well enough of the nostalgic episode and let’s focus on the future.
As Martin mentioned, I will be the first of us to “land” in Beijing. As D-Day is approaching I am getting more and more anxious because I have no idea what to expect. Of course I am very excited to go conquer China and discover a totally new environment. But I am also very scared of all that unknown….the only information that I have so far is that someone should come and pick me up at the airport from there it is a total surprise and that is scary. Well I hope I will survive this first two weeks without Martin. I will try to go explore a bit to keep our readers updated (I will try to upload pictures if I figure out how too).
See you in Beijing.
Zàijiàn Zack
It was a wired feeling last night in the plane living Australia, thinking that I might never return down-under. As the flight was going a lot of memories came to my mind of these past 4 years spent in Manly. Looking back at it, I have to say it was probably the best 4 years of my life. Even if I often complained about the college, I have to say I will definitely miss it. Manly was a great place but I think friends made the difference and I will really miss everyone… Well enough of the nostalgic episode and let’s focus on the future.
As Martin mentioned, I will be the first of us to “land” in Beijing. As D-Day is approaching I am getting more and more anxious because I have no idea what to expect. Of course I am very excited to go conquer China and discover a totally new environment. But I am also very scared of all that unknown….the only information that I have so far is that someone should come and pick me up at the airport from there it is a total surprise and that is scary. Well I hope I will survive this first two weeks without Martin. I will try to go explore a bit to keep our readers updated (I will try to upload pictures if I figure out how too).
See you in Beijing.
Zàijiàn Zack
Monday, December 24, 2007
Christmas
So this is Christmas.... jet lag has taken over and I am up at 7:20 AM on Christmas Eve. Still tired but no sleep in sight. Its cold and dark outside. Comfort comes from being inside. Whole family has gathered again for these festivities. This year we have a new addition, Vibeke. She seems to like it so far. Everyone slowly comes to life and the day can begin. I just wish that it could be a little lighter outside.... / Martin
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Closing time...
Our time in Manly has come to an end. Four and a half years of studies are finally over and we are ready for the real world. Or are we? I know that I am ready for adventure but I have no idea what kind will await us in Beijing. Zach seems more ready for what is coming. He will pave the way for me as he starts two weeks before me. He is a brave one! Zach will prepare himself by spending 4 days in Kuala Lumpur poolside sipping Mojitos. I will have a week in Sweden and a week in Norway before its time for me to head EAST...
There have been some planning and organising prior to us leaving Australia. Boxes of our dear possessions have been sent and visas obtained. Not without problems. The visit to the Chinese consulate gave a first hand look at what we are in for in Beijing; not being in majority and not speaking the language.
I have purchased a CD with simple phrases in Mandarin. The language is so different from Swedish and English that I wonder if I will ever be able to make myself understood to the locals in Beijing. Practice makes perfect.... / Martin
There have been some planning and organising prior to us leaving Australia. Boxes of our dear possessions have been sent and visas obtained. Not without problems. The visit to the Chinese consulate gave a first hand look at what we are in for in Beijing; not being in majority and not speaking the language.
I have purchased a CD with simple phrases in Mandarin. The language is so different from Swedish and English that I wonder if I will ever be able to make myself understood to the locals in Beijing. Practice makes perfect.... / Martin
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