Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

It's like Christmas...except in August...and in Beijing


It really does feel like it's a major holiday here in Beijing. There are lights and pretty shiny things everywhere, even on the highways. The residents are also feeling the holiday spirit. Most have 8/8 (opening ceremony) off and some even have half of 8/7 off. Shops are closed on 8/8 and families are stocking up on food as we speak. The supermarkets are packed with shoppers. You know what I want for this August Christmas in Beijing? Rain! Please rain. Seriously. Any day now.