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1/30/2010

On the bright side...

This week has not been kind to me. A trip to Beijing might change things. Or not.

At airport security, they took out the tool that secures the platform between my camera and my tripod and indicated that "tools" are not allowed on the plane. Even screwdrivers for eyeglasses are out. Great. Not that I'm okay with giving up the "tool"... but I didn't even bring my tripod. The tools are all in the pouch and I just carry it everywhere. So now I have to check in my bag...

I really don't get it. My keys can be a tool... more deadly too. Let's just say you can't stop terrorists by going strict on non-terrorists. Arg. By the way, I remember back at Tufts they taught us that "terrorism" is an asymmetric battle to inflict harm on normal life. Based on airport security, I'd say the terrorists scored one right there.

On the bright side... I got an upgrade to business class.

3 comments:

architak said...

Which airline was that? I am flying out next week and would like to know if i need to check in my bag... btw, any recommendation for things to do in PEK will be much appreciated. cheers,
-YT

Josekin said...

CX of course.

PEK ma... the usual spots of Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace are all fun. 798 is quite a visit as well. I don't like the new malls/spots much. Maybe you can go see The Commune?

architak said...

You mean KA operated CX. Thanks for the tip, i think i will just spend my weekend walking the city if i can survive the cold.