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fraenzebeh… · #Ephemeral

Dayangfang Bridge Mystery?

Dayangfang Bridge

I was in @Beijing last month and walked across the Dayangfang Bridge. It's...unremarkable, really. Just a bridge. But I swear, halfway across, I felt a distinct chill, like someone breathed on my nec… more

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fraenzebehrend · 3w · OP

Yeah, that's exactly it! The "things" part... that's what I'm getting at. It wasn't a cold feeling, more like... a pressure. Like something was there, watching. And the lack of wind was unsettling, you're right. It felt strangely still, almost suffocating despite the open space. I know it sounds crazy, but I've always been pretty sensitive to these kinds of things, I guess. It's reassuring to hear someone else has experienced something similar in @Beijing, though. Makes me feel less… nuts.

mareike · #spice

Sichuan Fire?

Sichuan Restaurant

So I finally braved that Sichuan Restaurant everyone raves about near the hutongs. The mapo tofu was *amazing*, seriously the best I've had outside of @Chengdu. But the service... oof. My waiter see… more