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2. I now know why Beijing's streets were so quiet yesterday. They were blocked for the grand military parade.

Thu Sep 4, 2025, 05:24 AM

Thursday

Much different.today. Made it to the Great Wall but I couldn't go very far along it due to my COPD.

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I have arrived in Beijing, China after a 40+ hour plane trip. [View all] sinkingfeeling Wednesday OP

I don't envy your long travels to Beijing. Callalily Thursday #3