I saw stars tonight for the first time since coming to Beijing. If you have been following the news media recently, you have probably heard about the pollution levels in Beijing. While I would say they are exaggerated (good old American media!), there is quite a bit of pollution here. Efforts have been stepped up to ensure clear skies for the upcoming games. It is evidently working. I looked up and saw stars tonight. From what I have been told, that is a rare thing in Beijing. It may sound weird, but for me seeing the stars when I am away from home has always made me feel a little closer to home. Just knowing that the same stars that I am looking at are the same stars family and friends can look up at see has always been very comforting to me.
What is coming up in the next few days?
I am reading scripture and leading prayer at Congregation of the Good Shepherd on Sunday.
Next Friday is the Olympic Opening Ceremony. EF is closing early on that day.
I am going to Tianemann Square and The Forbidden City on Monday. It dawned on me the other day that since I have been here I have been so preoccupied with getting settled in, that I haven't had time to "see" China. I think this will be very refreshing.
Then on August 18- It's the US vs. China for baseball:
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