Bought some Mao hats at the official shop after a hawker had tried to sell us some at double the price.
Lunch given by ACFIU officials. given lunch in a special room and Mr CHIU were not included. we did not make a blunder - but I think not. In the afternoon off to the main tomb. Having lived in Cairo and seen the Pharoahs' tombs I must confess to having been a little disappointed.
Odd moment. We were about to be when it became clear that Mr WANG We insisted they join us. I hope
Very deep below ground.
We got lost trying to find Mr. Blunt's tomb when it was discovered to be all our fault pronounce the name of the tomb right.
but face was
saved because we did not
Mike Rowse was getting a bit agitated about getting to the airport on time and so we only drove past the avenue of 'guards' which was a pity.
greetings
Arrived in good time at the airport and had to spend time giving endless fraternal greetings until we could escape to the departure area. Reasonable flight home except Mike could not get his first choice of food because 'beef is off-dear'.
Arrived at Kai Tak to an army of the press. Gave a press statement and drove home.
Very tired - but exhilarated.
My general impression of the whole trip was that both sides got what they wanted. The PRC are very anxious that Hong Kong should remain exactly as it is. Don't change anything please. Keep stable and prosperous.
Let Hong Kong be a show case for the "one country two systems" concept. Taiwan can then follow. While overseas Civil Servants are not loved for themselves, world that Hong Kong is still
Please don't go.
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