QINGDAO – CHILLING & EATING ON THE BEACH... 14 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

The strangely named No.1 Bathing Beach is about a 1 min walk from the hotel, and is touted as the largest sandy beach in Asia. It was built in 1901 by the Germans after they invaded Qingdao and became a popular playtime spot for...

QINGDAO – STROLLING THE BEACHES WITH CHRIS 13 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Chris flew into Qingdao last night to join me for the weekend – woohoo! After a 1 hour (grrrr) flight delay, he finally arrived at just past 11pm. Fortunately we had a good ‘ol buffet breakfast to look forward to this morning – mmmm…...

QINGDAO – WORKING & EATING 12 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Conference day today.. it was filled with presentations and more presentations. I nominated myself to be the first, which I later patted myself on the back for – best to get your presentation out of the way early-on when everyone is still alert and...

QINGDAO – checking into the hotel in Qingdao, Uncategorized

We left just before noon to the airport.. because it was 1 hour’s drive away. Got there and we were *STARVING*, or at least I was, and nearly started eating my luggage bag or fainting right there and then. Or both. So after checking...

OFF TO QINGDAO 11 June 2009 in Qingdao, Uncategorized

Off to Qindao today, for a 4-day team offsite!