We returned from a few weeks holiday in Fiji on Friday 15th June 2007 amidst a lot of unhappiness and political unheaval at home due to the poor Leadership of Voreqe Bainimarama who staged a coup against the democratically elected govt. of Mr Laisenia Qarase of the SDL party. On Friday also Voreqe Bainimarama anounced the expulsion of Mr Green the New Zeland Ambassador. Voreqe is so naive and stupid he will now have to face the brunt of this decision. I cry for my country Fiji when it the grassroot people of Fiji who will lose thir jobs in the tourism industry and other businesses connected to trade with New Zealand. Something has to give to change the leadership and form of govt. in Fiji in the near future. Fiji cannot continue to be governed by the stupid Voreqe and his cronies. God please do something and fast for my country Fiji.

Beijing is beautiful now with the flowers in bloom and the green pine and palms put in place by the landscapers. Under those shrubs are the pansies, marigold and impatience in all different colours. It is a sight to behold. I also noticed that there is a lot of development in the Hutong area with the old buildings being renewed and tenants displaced to make way for the new development of shops, art galleries, up- market restaurants. In the Sanlitun area we see shopping malls going up with the 3.3 Fashion Mall completed and in use. The Sanlitun Lu (Bar Road) is getting busy both day and night and the ground level of the apartment buildings have been taken up by shops and restaurants. There is a lot of activities going on in Beijing in summer and the residents and making good use of the pools in the public gardens and nearby resorts with swimming pools. A lot of people are going away for the summer holidays and will be back by the end of September. This is to keep my friends posted of the developments in Beijing. Cheers!!!

It is Spring in northern China and here in Beijing we are enjoying the flowers that are in full bloom and the green leaves that have covered the trees. After a hard Winter we are happy that Spring is here. I am selling Chinese artifacts like landscape paintings, Chinese silk dolls, silk flowers, Chinese knots in various colours that would be the delight of any homeowner to own and display in their living room. Any orders may be made direct to me at this address: 2-8-2 Sunlitun Diplomatic compound Chaoyang 100600 Beijing P.R. China.

Good morning all. Before we can forget Winter, we are deep into the Spring season and enjoying the flowers that have come up on the cherry trees outside. Talking about flowers, the site at the Laitai and Liangma Flower markets are a sight to behold with the orchids, the roses, the peonies, the zebras and the anthirium flowers neatly arranged in each flower stall. Once you learn about the basics of floral art, you will love to explore the flower markets, pick up a few flowers and leaves and then create a floral design to your heart's content. You will be saving a lot of money as compared to buying flowers already arranged and the colours not to your preference. Place your order now for a brochure on Floral Art Basics for only US$20.00 on this website or on e-mail: salote.lutu@gmail.com. It will be a worthy investment on your part.