J very pregnant
J at 7 months. You can see our new sofa is good for flopping on. The bruises are from clumsiness, not domestic violence.
F's new tailor-made suit
This was included as part of a photo bargaining agreement.
Ulaanbaator
The view from our hotel, looking away from the city centre.
Russian architecture, Ulaanbaator
This was taken from the main square.
Soviet power plant, Ulaanbaator
Our driver used to work here
Irish pub, Ulaanbaator
This "Irish" pub served Kim-chi and featured a rock band.
Sheep, Terelj National Park, Mongolia
Don't ask me what they eat.
Yurts, Terelj National Park, Mongolia
Judging by the satellite dish, these must be the deluxe Yurts.
Terelj National Park, Mongolia
This was the view from a fabulous hotel where we (and previously the Lord Mayor of London) ate lunch: big chunks of finest quality meat.
Forest, Terelj National Park, Mongolia
It was a hard scramble to get up to this ridge after lunch (some of us didn't even make it..), but the view was worth it.
River, Terelj National Park, Mongolia
All the rivers we saw had gravel beds and big banks. Sadly, this one had lots of rubbish in and around it.
Posh hotel room, Hong Kong
the sort that provides bathrobes and slippers...
View from hotel, Hong Kong
... not to mention spectacular harbour views
Central Hong Kong
We found a way funky resto up this street where we had frog hotpot and kumquat tea for lunch.
Tram, Hong Kong
All the trams and buses seem to be double-deckers.
Skyscrapers, Hong Kong
Scaffolding, Hong Kong
Slopes of Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Taken from the "Peak Tram", which actually operates like a cable car because it is so steep.
Spiderweb, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
Vines in the mist, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
F, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
City lights from harbour ferry, Hong Kong
The most scenic part of HK was the dramatic clouds..
Megaposh restaurant, Hong Kong
The poshest place we have ever eaten at. Baby seems to be trying to get on to the table too...
Chilli chocolate, Hong Kong
enough calories to power a small city for a week..