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Beijing's airport must have seen a sharp spike in revenues the last few days, with all the excess baggage fees and overweight charges paid by departing visitors. I came with two luggage, but left with three! I am so glad I went ahead and bought the extra suitcase.


While I was not able to visit the Great Wall, I did find time to wander the old Hutongs of Beijing. I was also able to do a quick visit to the Forbidden City.

In the end, it's not a matter of what I was able to see, but what I have felt. I met so many wonderful people. Whether or not you choose to believe that the Chinese government has in fact sanitized the city for this event, there is no denying that the welcome I felt from the people I met was genuine. This, is what made it memorable.