Tuke's Trips: Road to China via Amsterdam

Hey Guys,

Happy Monday :)

So I've mentioned so many times on the blog that I will write about China but after the comments on this post, I decided to start the series this month.

I went to China in the Summer of 2012 and it was one of the best experiences of my life. Prior to that the only countries I had visited were the UK, Ghana, America and Canada. The most adventurous thing I had done was the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme where I climbed hills, walked 20 km's each day, slept in tents, didn't shower, drank water from a stream, etc. D of E was tougher but going to China was another level of adventure.

I was really scared to go. I remember the night before I left Nottingham to go to the airport, I was having second thoughts. I was nervous, I was scared but deep deep deep down I was excited. I was packing with my friend, Ife & he said if God didn't want me to go or if he thought I would be harmed in any way, I wouldn't have gotten the scholarship. That sort of calmed me down and I left Nottingham feeling a bit better.


My flight took off from London City Airport and this was my last meal in England before the Journey began.

As you can see, I've always loved Food Photography. This Frappe reminds me of the one I had at Cafe Neo last year.

Back in 2012, I knew NOTHING about makeup, as you can see, eyebrows not on fleek but smile forever fleeky, hehe. Don't forget to take part in the Dental Makeover Giveaway, 6 days to go!

I flew KLM for the first time so stopped in Amsterdam at the Schipol airport. Any KLM lovers in the house?

I bought postcards :)

I found many things intriguing, this was my first time in a country where the dominant currency was the Euro.

I got some people passing by to take a picture of me in that life size statue as I wanted to capture the moment. That hand luggage lasted for me for my 5 years, I absolutely loved the colour! Carpisa makes great quality luggage, now I use a nice black hand luggage that MTN gave my dad one Christmas :)

I love the fact that there were Fresh Lilies at the airport.

I think the blue and white pattern is very Dutch like.

There were loads of miniature elephants at this airport store. Lord knows I wished I could have gone into the city of Amsterdam to explore. Oh well, that time will come. This is the beginning of a long and interesting series, a recap of my experience in my China. 

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P.S. remember my friend Ife that I mentioned at the beginning of this post, he has been doing some pretty amazing things since I last saw him. Watch this video of him at TedX Croydon to catch a glimpse of that greatness :)