Well, it was great having friends from home visit. Apart from the really yummy cargo they carried, i also doubled my wardrobe with tracksuit, rugby jumper, T shirts, sports stuff for my "active" life here in SZ. Add to that a package of novels, and some great story books and Cd of kids stories that I can use here in extension activities. Thanks again to all ....
It's strange how you can get excited about normal things like socks and undies, moisturiser and insect repellent!
Not to mention how nice it is to talk about all things familiar without having to watch the language or slow down the speech.
After a couple of hectic days in HK, we headed to SZ. Easy trip really, staying at Tsim Sha Tsui (dodgy looking but cheap and our guesthouse was clean if not tiny), the journey involved an underground walk to the East TST station to board the train to LoWu on the mainland.
After arrival here Jen and Deb had to get SZ visas ( 5 days for SZ only), assuming a lengthy process we were treated to a turnaround of less than 15 minutes and 160RMB for Aussie passport holders. (Much more for Brits) 
We then walked to the Metro to catch the Underground to the end of line 1, then te 72 bus to a drop off at my doorstep. See, told you it was easy.
Late lunch (as usual) of dumplings and a supermarket trip then home to the aforementioned balcony feast.
Day 2, trek on bus/Metro to Dongman to shop for Polo Shirts, home in time for me to work briefly. Then home for a dinner prepared by my guests - yummy.
Day 3, borrowed Luke's bike with my mountain bike and my original and uncomfortable China Domestic Model we set off for Seaworld at Shekou via Decathlon Sports. Nearby, we noticed the Olympic drums from the opening ceremony and Deb and I were invited to have a go. Wow, I've played the Olympic drums!
Lunch at TexMex, a bike ride to the old sea port of SZ, and the fish market near the luxurious apartments at Shekou, providing an amazing contrast of lifestyles.
Sore butts and knees once we got home a dinner at local BBQ place where I had my 50th dinner. Hannah joined us, we later adjourned to 3D bar and caught up with Luke and Lei.
News from the balcony - the POOL is full, not sure when it opens for residents use, I'll find out.
After visitors, life returns to normal except that the apartment has been dusted and swept and the kitchen is spotless - cheers. Teaching a full weekend and a split shift Monday the the "weekend" begins.
Thanks Jen and Deb for coming, thanks to China for teh May Day holiday and to Luke for the carefully rostered week, thanks to Tara, Sandy, Jen, Deb, Mum and Dad for the gifts and contributions ... love Vonny
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