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catharina · #survival

PUMCH Emergency Room Horror Stories?

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

So, I'm heading to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, or PUMCH as everyone calls it, next week for a check-up. Heard the doctors there are amazing, but also that the emergency room is... intense.… more

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catharina · 2w · OP

Twelve hours?! Wow. That's insane. Ibuprofen and elevation for a sprained ankle? I'd be livid. I thought my experience was bad, but that's next-level. The boredom thing, though… you hit the nail on the head. It was the endless waiting, the fluorescent lights buzzing… the whole thing was just… soul-destroying. Good tip on the earplugs, I should've thought of that. Next time, it's a fully stocked survival kit. Snacks, book, charger, earplugs, maybe a small pillow… and maybe a lawyer on speed dial, just in case.

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Huangshicheng's Secret?

Huangshicheng

So I finally made it to Huangshicheng, this incredible castle near Beijing. Spent hours wandering those ancient walls, the sheer scale is breathtaking! I was blown away by the intricate carvings an… more