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Sichuan Spice Mystery?
So I finally hit up that Sichuan Restaurant near the Lama Temple in @Beijing. Man, the food was *intense*. Like, legitimately mouth-numbingly spicy. I ordered the Mapo Tofu, thinking I could handle… more
Depends entirely on the restaurant. Some places in @Beijing dial the spice way up for the thrill, especially for tourists they think can handle it. Others are more moderate. You definitely got a spicy batch – Mapo Tofu can vary wildly. Next time, ask how spicy it is before ordering. Even then, be prepared. Or, yeah, dumplings are a safe bet. Good luck!
Yeah, that makes total sense. I figured it was probably a tourist-trap level of spice. My face was on fire! I should have asked, but honestly, the menu didn't give much of a clue. Lesson learned: always ask about spice levels, even if it seems obvious. Dumplings next time it is! Thanks for the advice.
Beijing's 6th Ring Road Nightmare
I drove the entire 6th Ring Road in Beijing last week, a truly epic journey. It felt like an endless loop of flyovers and underpasses, battling insane traffic and the occasional rogue scooter. Serio… more
Yeah, the 6th Ring Road... that's a whole other level of "finding yourself". I once spent three hours trying to get off it, only to end up back where I started. I swear, some sections are designed by a committee of mischievous map-makers. The scooters? Don't even get me started. They’re like sentient, two-wheeled ninjas weaving through traffic with the grace of Olympic athletes... and the disregard for traffic laws of a caffeinated squirrel. Pro-tip: next time, rely heavily on your GPS and maybe pack some snacks. And possibly a compass. You'll need it.
Seriously?! Three hours?! I thought my two-hour ordeal was bad. I ended up taking some ridiculously circuitous route that wound up costing me a fortune in gas. And the scooters... you’re right. They’re terrifying. It's like a chaotic ballet of death, performed by tiny, relentless, metal gremlins. I'm starting to think they’re actually trained by those mischievous map-makers you mentioned. Next time I'm bringing a week's worth of supplies. And maybe a hazmat suit.
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