As always when in Beijing I wake up early on the day when I return. I usually catch the 8:25 am flight out of Beijing for Narita, which means leaving the hotel around 6 am.

One of the most interesting things in Beijing this time was a fried potato dish, which was quite tasty and that would have been excellent if it had been just a bit less oily.

Another interesting thing, or surprising thing, was the most clear morning I have ever experienced in Beijing… Though my nose and throat was still irritated the whole day.