Visa run complete and another busy day of travel. My day started with a 6.30 taxi ride to the airport for my flight to Shanghai. I flew China Southern and I was very happy with the service and comfort. I flew into Hongqiao airport which is better than Pudong because it’s only a short walk to the high speed rail and then I can pick up a bullet train to Suzhou. 

As soon as I got off the plane I felt the chill in the air. Winter still has a grip on this part of China.  In the south it’s quite warm,  in fact it was about 26c which to me felt great but as soon as I’m back in Suzhou it’s around 12c and wet. 

First thing I do when I return to the flat is have a coffee because I haven’t had one in days. Then a good hot shower to get rid of any travel bugs I’ve picked up,’cause I haven’t had a shower in two days.

So now I’m watching tv and having a quiet night as the rain is pissing down.  I must admit I’m getting a little sick of winter,  it’s seems to have been here for a long time now. I haven’t had a winter like this for nearly 30 years and to be honest now that I’ve had one I don’t really want another one.