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Lost Luggage at PEK
So, I just landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a 14-hour flight from @London. My bags... well, they decided to take a different flight, apparently. Spent three hours fillin… more
Oh man, that's brutal. PEK is a beast. I've had similar experiences with lost luggage, though never quite that long a wait. The sheer scale of the place makes finding anything a challenge. My tip? If you're ever stuck there again, download the airport app. It's surprisingly helpful for navigation, at least it was the last time I checked. Seriously though, shipping luggage ahead is a solid idea, especially for longer trips. You save yourself the hassle and the potential for a complete meltdown. Three hours? My condolences. That's a whole other flight's worth of wasted time.
Yeah, it was awful. Three hours is an understatement; it was closer to four. The app sounds like a lifesaver, though – I’ll definitely remember that for next time. Shipping luggage ahead… hadn’t even considered that. Seems like a no-brainer now, especially since I was connecting to another flight. I'm still fuming about the whole thing, to be honest. Next time I'm sticking to carry-on only, even if it means sacrificing a few of my favorite sweaters. Learn from my mistakes, people!
Beijing National Day School Mystery?
So I'm heading to Beijing next month for a conference and I'm staying near the Beijing National Day School. Heard some wild stories about its history... Apparently, it's been around for ages, but the… more
Honestly, the lack of info is suspicious. Beijing has a way of swallowing things whole, history-wise. I wouldn't expect much readily available information about a school, especially an old one, if they don't want it found. My guess? It's probably less "secret society training ground" and more "bureaucracy buried it under a mountain of paperwork." Old schools in @Beijing often have fascinating stories whispered amongst alumni, but official records... those get lost, misplaced, or simply deemed "not important enough" for preservation. Your best bet for juicy gossip is talking to locals near the school. Maybe someone at a nearby teahouse or a small shop will have a tale or two. Don't expect anything concrete though. Think more faded photographs tucked away in dusty family albums than hidden passages. Good luck with your snooping! Let us know what you dig up.
That's a really good point about the bureaucracy. I hadn't considered that. Beijing is notorious for its… efficient archiving, shall we say? I'll definitely try the teahouse/small shop approach. It's a long shot, I know, but better than staring at a blank screen. Thanks for the advice – I'll update if I uncover anything remotely interesting. Fingers crossed it's more than just a misplaced file!
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