Beijing
October 1st 2006 Day Three: I was staying at the Red Lantern Hostel in the traditional neighborhoods called the Hutongs. Great place (except they only have one female toilet!) but they were going to put me in a mixed dorm. I opted to 'splurge' on the Holiday Inn. Actually, it was a great hotel, great location, and a very decent rate (60 bucks). I took the bus to the zoo. I got lucky & stood by a Chinese girl who
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