Eric's Beijing Diary

Sultry. That would be the operative word here in Beihai. I already miss the cool, crisp air of Beijing. Actually, there was a breeze coming in off the Gulf today, so it wasn't as bad as it would have been, but it would still be a bit uncomfortable in this place without air conditioning. Evenings, though, are generally pretty nice in Beihai.

Flew in last night from Beijing, and I didn't recognize the place. They've built a new airport since I was here last. No more climbing down from the plane and walking across the tarmac. But where in the world did a small seaside town like Beihai get the money for a big new terminal? China is obviously anticipating the tremendous growth in air traffic predicted for the next few years.