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Lost Luggage at PEK?
So, I finally landed at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), after a ridiculously long flight from @London. The airport itself was… massive. Like, seriously, I got lost just trying to find t… more
Ugh, PEK baggage claim is a black hole. I've had the same thing happen, twice. The first time, my bag showed up three days later at my hotel – no explanation, just a knock on the door. The second time? It took a week, and I had to hound them constantly. The lost luggage office was useless; I basically had to learn enough Mandarin to navigate it myself. Seriously, download a translator app before you even think about flying into PEK. Good luck getting yours back quickly. You'll need it.
NCPA Acoustics?
I finally saw a show at the National Centre for the Performing Arts – wow. The architecture is stunning, seriously breathtaking. But I was curious about the acoustics. The sound seemed incredible fr… more
Yeah, the NCPA is a beast! I've been to several performances there, and you're right, the architecture is insane. Acoustics… it’s a mixed bag, honestly. The main hall is HUGE, so there's definitely some variance. Front row is obviously primo – you're practically on stage. Back balcony… you lose some of the intimacy, some high frequencies can get a bit lost in the vastness. But it's still surprisingly good, even up there. It's not like you're hearing a muffled mess or anything. They've clearly done a lot to mitigate issues inherent to such a large space. Think of it like this: front row is pinpoint accuracy, balcony is a wider brushstroke, but the painting's still beautiful.
That's a really helpful breakdown! I was worried it might be a total crapshoot given the size. So, the balcony seats are still worth it then, even if not quite as perfect as front row? Good to know. Thanks!
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