September 21, 2007
One of the hardest things to do in Beijing is to get away from it all. There aren't many big parks where you can go walking and not see anyone for a period of time. That is my daily challenge.
Getting away from it all includes a host of activities that range from spending a lot of money at a fansy restaurant to buying a car. The car culture in China is just starting to develop. They are very reckless, but patient drivers. If I stay in China my list of things to do to get away from the maddening crowd will increase. Right now it is teaching and reading that saves me.