(A warning sign in one of the public restrooms here in Beijing)-Riding the subway should be an Olympic sport, because Beijingers treat it that way. Anyone who gets a seat gets a gold medal.
-I have figured out how to identify which trains are air conditioned (the new ones have a streamlined, shark-like nose; the old ones have a flat front). There is nothing more unenjoyable than getting on a train that is approximately 110 degrees and smells like a pleasant potpourri of body odor, sweat, and pee. Yes, pee...saw a little kid pee ON THE TRAIN yesterday.
-Getting around Beijing is easy, with a taxi ride costing, on average, 5-10 dollars; and subway rides are free with our Olympic credentials. The problem is, Beijing is roughly the size of Belgium, so getting from one end to the other can be a bit of a hassle, not matter the mode of transportation.
-I got to see the Mens 100m Final LIVE last night! Usually we are just in the mixed zone or somewhere deep in the mazes within the Birds Nest, but our manager, Emily, let us all sneak out and go up to the press tribune to watch the race. Who do you think has the best view?? The press. It was UNREAL. I just stayed off to the side and watched the runners take their marks. Bolt was amazing...the whole stadium was pretty eerily quiet when they got ready, but once they were off and running, the place went WILD. The energy in the place was electrifying. (I think here is where I would put in some clever play on words about BOLT and electricity or something, but I'm too tired.)
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