When I arrived in Beijing I had a hell of a time finding my way around. I finally figured it out and found my gate and a convenience store. I tried a jasmine tea which was delicious. On the plane I was the only white girl and was extremely lucky that the stewardesses spoke some English. I was able to get my plan meal and another tea.
I came to several realizations
1. Why the hell did I not learn some basic Mandarin before coming? I remember at Disney when guests did not know English and how some were agressive, because they expected me to understand, and others were like meek puppies who just smiled at everything. I was the meek puppy. People have been asking me questions in elevators, the airport, and the streets and I just smile back. And they look at me confused.
2. Until I meet the other teachers I am on my own. I am getting very thirsty so I will have to venture out to find a convenience store and just hope for the best.
Breakfast this morning was savory. I has lo mein noodles, kin chi, dim sum, and a rice porridge. All delicious but I need some caffeine, and water. The water here is not drinkable so I have to use a bottled water to brush my teeth and anytime I want a drink.
Today I am going to venture out and buy some water bottles. I also need to figure out lunch/dinner. I plan on spending most of my afternoon practicing my Mandarin.
I took some pictures from outside my hotel room. The second one is a little market.
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