Monday, August 25, 2008

Final China post on BB Extra!....

But here is a selection of pics of those who made my trip so enjoyable...oh and a few of me too....





The only time I use a fork. Scrutiny of other pics will see chopsticks constantly...



The footpath up the great wall is not for the faint hearted...no health and safety barriers here...




Mr Biggs. A low point in his birding career.



Above - Tristrams Bunting 'spot the ball'...see where they are looking? theres one in there...



Above - Rob, Rich and Andy getting some air after a slog around the island. This is our hut. 5 star accomodation eh.



Above - Mr Biggs on the far left. The person far right in red is Klaus Malling Olsen the author of many i.d works including 'Gulls: an identification guide'.



Above - Freddy Kruger takes some notes. Something not many people do nowadays...



Above - Yours truly and Ipin. Me having an attack after seeing a Needletail...



Sock tree in flower...



Above - A fat, crap Lars Jonsson.



Above - Richie, Luxemburger and Rutter in contemplative mood...



Party Time - From the left -Luxemburger #1, Ipin, Tom, Andy, Jesper (standing), me, Rob, Rutter, Richard and Lux #2.




Above - Rutter and Tom, silly Buddas. Thats them in the front.



Above - As the early starts take a toll, JWR decided that he would just go to bed ready for the off...



And finally a happy ending from all...thanks to Tom Cadwallender for the people pics...

The End.

4 comments:

oldcrow61 said...

Looks like you guys had a great time. Love the 5 star accommodation, lol, and the sock tree is hilarious. I've heard that it's a very difficult walk along the Great Wall. Great pictures.

abbey meadows said...

Looks like Andy is straightening his tie for a night oot! Great pics of Rut. About time these two had a blog.

Ipin said...

Nice one Stew!

Northumbrian Birding said...

Great trip report,sounds like it was fantastic,I think though the handkerchief tree has it over the sock tree.
Brian