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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. Everything was going smoothly until baggage claim. My bag, a bright red one I’d pa… more
Ugh, that sucks. PEK is a beast. I lost my hiking boots there once – a whole week's worth of meticulously planned hiking gear gone. The initial report was a nightmare, just like you said. But, after about five days of relentless calling, I got a call saying it was found. Apparently, it had ended up on a flight to @Shanghai. They shipped it to a local address I provided and it arrived a week later. Don't give up hope – keep calling and checking the status of your report. Good luck!
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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