We are never, ever going to use Allied Pickford. Not only did the Canadian's stuff take over three months (they told us 6 weeks), the charge was also way, way, WAY more than we'd been quoted. They claim that they hadn't expected the Olympics. :P So anyway, it was a day of unpacking :)( Read more... )

I mentioned before that the lead-up to the Olympics was causing visa madness and xenophobia ( Read more... )

China Imposes Pre-Olympics Visa Crackdown

By LORETTA CHAO
September 20, 2007

BEIJING -- Chinese police are stepping up enforcement of visa restrictions for foreigners living in Beijing, in an apparent sign of the government's heightening anxiety about the Olympics next year.

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IntroductionToday is really, really hot. I just thought I'd mention that. There are a lot of angry, cranky, sweaty people around. Fortunately I'm not one of them. It's only 32°C / 90°F but the humidity is 62% so everyone is dripping. A very uncomfortable sensation. As soon as I got home I tossed all my clothes in the wash, had a shower and ( Read more... )

Today was a typical China day. My god.( Read more... )