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Everything Just In Time

As we descend into Beijng the mental preparation for arrival kicks in. Leaving the plane's cocoon can be jarring and music is my way to ease into a new location, to regulate energy.

Literally 20 minutes to get from the plane through customs pick up luggage and clear the airport. Pre-filled forms is the biggest time saver - 3 forms to enter, 2 forms to leave. Taxi touts here are mild here compared to some cultures, but I enjoy seeing people hustle and they belong in this space. Beijing covered in a hazy fog. Ask the driver just to drive and on the way call colleague to figure out where the hotel is. Colleague speaks to driver. Arrive. Check-in, tune-out, good night.

Writing from Beijing | November 30, 2005 | Permalink