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 We are very lucky the gentleman sitting next to the window is actively looking for another seat.
-Seeing David's legs all bunched up against the front seat, made worried him.
+Seeing David's legs all bunched up against the front seat, may have worried him of his own comfort.
-He found a seat in the first row of the economy class. This is wonderful to all of us.
+He found a seat in the first row of the economy class. This is wonderful to all of us. We have the section of 3 seats to ourselves.
 David slept most of the 18 hours flight, and woke up for the meal intermissions. I snoozed here and there.
 Read Chatelaine and watch 2 french movies.
-Landed in Beijing at 8:30 PM instead of 4:00 PM as originaly planned.
+'''Day 1'''
-Funy how all these english speaking people that boarded with us, now all speaks mandarin on their cell phone walking out the plane.
+Landed in Beijing at 8:30 PM instead of 4:00 PM as originally planned.
-We have to fill in 3 customs card each. One is for health security, second is what are we here for, and 3rd
+Funny how all these English speaking people that boarded with us, now all speaks Mandarin on their cell phone walking out the plane.
-Surprised that we could purchase cards for our cell phones before passing thruw the customs.
-The custom agent greets us in an impeccable English, and after wishing us a nice stay, he asked that we rate his services by pressing one of 4 buttons icons with each a different grade of smiley:
+We have to fill in 3 customs card each. One is for health security, second is what are we here for, and 3rd with our where about in the last months: if we have been on a farm, etc.
+We are surprised that we could purchase cards for our cell phones before passing thru the customs.
+The custom agent greets us in an impeccable English, and after wishing us a nice stay, he asked that we rate his services by pressing one of 4 buttons icons with each a different grade of smiley
 :D  :)  :|  :(
 Everywhere huge banners and advertisement for the Beijing Olympic.
-Cab to the hotel in a Toyota sedan similar to a corola:  80 YBM.
+Cab to the hotel in a Toyota sedan similar to a Corola:  80 YBM.
 Notice the building are not lite at night. Energy conservation is smart. It makes for a unique experience: hey is this a temple? ya, but I can hardly see it.
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 Traffic is not mad, but nicely mixed method of transportation sharing the same road. Cuba remains the most poetic re: eclectism on a highway.
-Checking in. No big bed left, only single bed. Come and change it tomorrow is the advice.
+Checking in. No big bed left, only single bed. Come back and change it tomorrow is the advice.
-Breakfast is complete. Wonderful fresh fruits. Simple things makes me happy.
+Breakfast is complete. Wonderful fresh fruits. Simple things starts well the day.
 There is an IKEA in Beijing. Where isn't there an IKEA?
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 Conference registration seamless.  A bit strange that guards looks over people shoulder while typing away.
-more to come.. ciao
+Not possible to change room, so we change hotel. Much happiness.
+more to come.. description of our visit of Hutong District
+'''Day 2'''
+Online during the night to load pictures and give first impressions.
+Today promises to be a hot day.
+As anticipated, I started a cold. Almost always do after a flight, as I catch anything in the contained airflow. The air conditioning is a killer for me.
+We are off to the Summer Palace, lunch at the Pearl Market, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden city and the Heaven Temple. We will do a few commercial stops: pearl and silk factories.
+more to come..
+Visit