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Published: January 28th 2006
I'm finally off on my trip. After an eleven hour flight I landed in a rather smoggy (as in can't see anything) Beijing. I was amazed to discover that, at least in the winter, you can fly from Vancouver to Beijing without going over water... just a lot of ice. As tomorrow is the Chinese New Year's celebration, there are tons of fireworks and firecrackers going off outside. Apparently this is the first year that firecrackers are not illegal and everyone seems to be taking full advantage. So far I haven't really seen or done much except make my way to my friend Caroline's apartment and go grocery shopping. I can already tell that english speakers are quite lacking here.
Just wanted to do a quick "I made it to China" posting. And now food and shower and maybe a quick wander. More to come later after some sleep... when I don't have to ask Caroline how to spell...
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anonymous
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As a more recent Chineese saying goes-A thousand miles journey begins with 11 hour flight. Have a great time