Hi Carol
I was a little confused to read that you are taking £200 chinese currency I sent an e-mail to the editor Cheryl re currency for China and you may like to read her reply under the heading "Currency for China" dated 24/5/07 she also gave more info re weather.
Unfortunately I am not going to be at the pre holiday get together but I am sure we will meet at the airport.
This is going to be a great experience, by the way I am 61, today infact.
Bye for now
Chrissie