Q1. Is this diary a straight transcription of the written version?

A. Mostly yes; some things may have been left out but very little has been added, apart from better grammar! I could have added to it indefinitely; every time I re-read it I remembered something else, but I suspect that time may alter my memories somewhat, so I chose to leave it as "pure" as possible. It was mostly left in the present tense in the same spirit.

Q2. Why don't you have better or more photos?

A. All my fault I'm afraid; I just can't take photos worth a damn. One's that I really could have done with are better ones of the people I met; that may be remedied if some of those concerned will send me copies (it's being worked on).

Q3. Your diary is beautifully written. Can I publish your book?

A. I think you've been reading something else. Check your URL. But send me the advance first.

Q4. Why did it take so long; you said it would be up by the 31/1/98?

A. Err.. sorry about that. Excuses are many and varied, including the pressures of work for UK Online, the problems I had building a new computer and just plain laziness. I hope the result was worth the wait. As for why I still haven't put up my other China trip....

Q5. I was one of the people you met. How do I get in touch with you to say hi/ thank you for your flattering portrait/ threaten you with disembowellment?

A. Email me at rupert@itmw.org

Q6. I'm thinking of doing some traveling in the countries you visited. How about some advice?

A. Okey doke, email me at rupert@itmw.org and I'll do my best. I've got travel info here as well.
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