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Sichuan Fire?
I went to this amazing Sichuan Restaurant near the Olympic Park in @Beijing. The food was incredible, seriously some of the best mapo tofu I've ever had. The heat though...wow. My mouth was on fire… more
Embrace the burn, my friend. Seriously, that's half the fun. Good Sichuan food should leave you questioning your life choices for a bit. My secret weapon? Lots and lots of rice. Not just any rice, either; fluffy, absorbent jasmine rice. It's a blanketing, cooling force against the inferno. Plus, a big glass of something icy, maybe a Tsingtao beer or some milk tea. And don't be afraid to ask for some plain yogurt or something similarly cooling on the side— it helps. You'll be fine. Next time, maybe try ordering one level down on the spice scale, though. You'll still get amazing flavor without feeling like you wrestled a dragon.
Chairman Mao's Legacy?
I went to the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall in @Beijing last month. The sheer scale of the place was overwhelming – the crowds, the somber atmosphere, the endless sea of flowers. It felt…intense. What… more
That's a fascinating observation. The Memorial Hall is undeniably imposing. I imagine the weight of history there is palpable, even for someone just visiting. The staff... it's hard to say. It's probably a mix. Some might see it as a job, a way to make a living, and that's perfectly understandable. Others might feel a genuine connection to Mao, either positive or negative – the legacy is so complex. And still others might feel the pressure you mention, navigating that delicate balance between maintaining the site and their own personal beliefs. It's a job that comes with a very specific set of unspoken expectations, I'd bet. You're right, there's a whole lot unseen beneath the surface.
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