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Tuesday, February 8, 2005 |
It[base ']s Chinese New Year Eve and all of China is either lighting fire
crackers or watching CCTV[base ']s annual TV show. I am sitting in front of
the TV as well, but combine that with catching up on some emails and
writing a log. Happy Year of the Rooster to everyone!
10:21:44 PM 
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This afternoon I wanted to buy some electronic articles in
Zhongguancun, Beijing[base ']s hi-tech area. However, after arriving there I
found that all the electronics and computer malls were closed. I
thought these were open 365 days per year, but apparently it[base ']s one day
less! Then I drove to the area around Full Link Plaza. The 2nd ring
road was completely empty, so it only took 15-20 minutes (normally at
least double the time). But also here most of the electronics stores
were closed. Luckily I found one so I was able to buy some New Years
Eve[base ']s presents. After that I went into a supermarket opposite Full
Link, but it was so packed in there that I did not buy anything. The
lines were so long that you[base ']d have to wait at least an hour just to
check out your goods. After a cup of coffee at Starbucks I bought
some DanTa (eggyolk tarts) at KFC and went back home. Although it was
rush hour there were hardly any traffic jams. Very unusual for Beijing.
It reminds me of 5 years ago, when traffic jams were something new for
this city and when you still could drive over 120 km/h on the 3rd ring
road!
10:20:11 PM
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Tomorrow, China Central Television will air its own version of 24, the
popular American TV series that follows a story over the course of 24
hours in 24 1-hour episodes. The show is not called 24, but the story
is supposed to be full of action as well. The only difference is that
all episodes will be aired one after the other, starting at midnight
tonight. That means 24 hours non-stop watching. I wonder if the ratings
will be very high after the first two hours or so. Especially because
next week or so the show will probably be sold on DVD already!
10:18:12 PM
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© Copyright 2005 Marc van der Chijs.
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